JESUS IS HIGH PRIEST FOREVER (142 downloads)
Hebrews 7:1-28
Key Verse: 7:25 “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”
1. Read Genesis 14:18 and verses 1-3 and find out who Melchizedek is. In what respects is Melchizedek greater than Abraham? (4-10)
2. How did Scripture prophesy the coming of Jesus’ priesthood? (11-15) On what basis is Jesus’ priesthood established (12-17; Psalm 110:4b)?
3. What does it mean that the Levitical law needed to be set aside, and why was this necessary (18-19)? Why is it significant that Jesus’ priesthood was confirmed with an oath (20-21)?
4. How is Jesus superior to the law as represented by Levitical priesthood (23-25, 27-28)? What does it mean that Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him?
5. How does Jesus truly meet our needs as our high priest and help us to draw near to God?