In this episode Matt and Ken continue discussing the Melchezedekian priesthood.  

Before launching into examples of faithful men and women in Old Testament history, the author of Hebrews briefly defines faith. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen. Persevering faith characterizes the people of God in every generation.

Before launching into examples of faithful men and women in Old Testament history, the author of Hebrews briefly defines faith. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen. Persevering faith characterizes the people of God in every generation.

The author of Hebrews knew that pain and suffering can make God's people question God's goodness. Some might even be tempted to shrink back from trusting God. So he reminds his readers what Habakkuk discovered when faced with severe affliction: The righteous shall live by faith. 

The author of Hebrews knew that pain and suffering can make God's people question God's goodness. Some might even be tempted to shrink back from trusting God. So he reminds his readers what Habakkuk discovered when faced with severe affliction: The righteous shall live by faith. 

In this episode Matt and Ken begin discussing the mysterious figure Melchezedek and his priesthood.

The author of Hebrews knew that pain and suffering can make God's people question God's goodness. Some might even be tempted to shrink back from trusting God. So he reminds his readers what Habakkuk discovered when faced with severe affliction: The righteous shall live by faith. 

The author of Hebrews knew that pain and suffering can make God's people question God's goodness. Some might even be tempted to shrink back from trusting God. So he reminds his readers what Habakkuk discovered when faced with severe affliction: The righteous shall live by faith. 

The author of Hebrews exhorts his readers to stir each other up to love and good works. This can only happen if they meet together to encourage one another. In a time where technology can make it convenient for Christians to stay home from church, we need to be reminded of the necessity to assemble. 

The author of Hebrews exhorts his readers to stir each other up to love and good works. This can only happen if they meet together to encourage one another. In a time where technology can make it convenient for Christians to stay home from church, we need to be reminded of the necessity to assemble.