In our eighth and final session of our Hebrews study, Megan walks us through Hebrews 7:11-28. We see the evidence that Jesus is part of a new and greater priesthood, and that He is uniquely qualified to be our perfect, eternal High Priest.

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Introduction

Section 1: Hebrews 7:11-25 // A BETTER PRIESTHOOD

Perfection and its meaning in Hebrews

The Law fulfilled its intended purposes

A new kind of priesthood for a new kind of Priest

A restored invitation to nearness

The unchangeable oath

The permanent priesthood

Section 2: Hebrews 7:26-28 // PERFECT FOREVER

Five superior qualities of Christ, High Priest

The greatest invitation

The greatest commandment

Rooted in reason

Closing

References and Resources

Hebrews 7:11-28

Hebrews 7:3 Melchizedek’s ancestry

Numbers 18:6-7 priesthood for Levites

Exodus 19 Israel at Mt Sinai

Genesis 3:8,15,22-24 the Fall

Josephus cite source

Hebrews 12:2 perfecter of faith

F.F. Bruce quote

Hebrews 5:1-3 high priest’s own sins

Leviticus 4:2-4 sin offering

Psalm 110 messianic prophecy

John 6:68 words of eternal life

Matthew 22:37 loving God

George Guthrie quote

1 Peter 3:15 defense for hope

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