Jesus & Melchizedek

Introduction: the importance of Jesus’ Priesthood
I: THE PRIESTHOOD IN GENERAL
A: The basic meaning of cohen & cahan
B: The concept introduced – Gen. 14:18-20
1: A heavenly, supernatural priesthood (7:3)
2: The titles
3: The tithe
C: The earthly order instituted (Ex. 28)
1: The striking brevity
2: Riddled with inadequacies
3: Pointed to Christ (Ex. 28:31 & Jn. 19:23)

II: TWO PRIESTLY “ORDERS”
A: Earthly: weak, sinful, temporary (Heb. 7:23-24)
B: Heavenly: Perfect, eternal, effectual (7:20-28; Ps. 110)
Order vs. Paradigm

III: CHRIST’S PRIESTHOOD TODAY
A: Central & essential to our faith
B: At the heart of the gospel