Lesson 5 - Lessons from the Past 

Hebrews 6:13 — 7:19. Two Old Testament characters play major roles in this week’s lesson. Abraham — father of the Jewish nation — who showed faith and endurance waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled. And Melchizedek — the somewhat mysterious King-Priest who received tithes from Abraham and blessed him. What do the readers of the letter need to learn from these men — and what difference will it make in their suffering?