Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28
Lesson Outline
The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18)The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3)His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)The superiority of the Son over Aaron (Hebrews 4:14-10:18)The better position (Hebrews 4:14-16)The better priest (Hebrews 5:1-8:5)The prerequisites for priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-6The perfection of the Son (Hebrews 5:7-10)The danger of degeneration (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)The pre-eminence of Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-28)In his priestly order (Hebrews 7:1-10)In His perpetuity (Hebrews 7:11-25)Verses 1-10 are based on Genesis 14; verses 11-28 on Psalm 110:4
Christ is like Melchizedek 7:11-14The priesthood of Christ is based on the power of an indestructible life (Hebrews 7:15-19)The priesthood of Christ was established by an oath (Hebrews 7:20-22)The priesthood of Christ is an eternal priesthood (Hebrews 7:23-25)In His person (Hebrews 7:26-28)Conclusion and application