Today, we're covering Hebrews chapter 7, verses 1-10. In this passage, the author brings back the Old Testament character, Melchizedek. And once again, he will compare Jesus to this ancient priest-king, but clearly presenting Jesus as superior in nature and importance. The issue here is one of blessing, how Melchizedek blessed Abraham, even though Abraham had done nothing to deserve his blessing. In the same way, believers have been blessed by Jesus, our great high priest, and received the righteousness of God and peace with God – all according to God's grace and mercy, not our merit.