Scripture reference: 

 Hebrews 7

 "The Priest We Need"

Hebrews 7

I. Melchizedek and his significance

A. Who Melchizedek is

B. Melchizedek's significance

1) King and priest

2) His name and his relationship with God

3) Origin of his priesthood

4) Superior to Abraham

5) Superior to the Levitical priesthood

II. Why a new priestly order and ultimate priest is needed

A. The limitations of the Levitical priesthood

B. A superior priestly order

C. The ultimate high priest

III. Why all of this is life-changing for us

A. Jesus: the high priest who saves us

B. Jesus: the high priest who enables us to draw near to God

C. Jesus: the high priest who continually intercedes for us