Bible Chapter: Hebrews 7

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Melchizedek is an interesting Bible character.  He lived during Abraham’s time.  He was a king of Salem, probably the city later known as Jerusalem.  He was also a priest of God.  Abraham paid tithes to him and was blessed by him.  This is a good illustration that paying tithes is something that has been done from the early times, way pre-dating the Law.  It is still for believers to do today.
    The book of Hebrews treats Him as a type, a picture of Jesus because he occupied the singular role of both king and priest.  This was never done in Israel.  Jesus filled both roles because He is the ultimate Priest and King.  Jesus accomplished what the earthly priests could not.  He was perfect and became the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world.  Melchizedek was a prophetic picture of what Jesus would be.  Jesus perfectly fulfilled the role of Savior for the whole human race.  He was the perfect sacrifice for sins.
    Jesus completed what the Law could not do.  The Law could not make anyone perfect.  It could not provide people with the power to live and fulfill all the demands it made.  It was preparation to point people to Jesus, the better hope, God’s perfect plan for salvation.  Through Jesus we have a better covenant.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    I like verse 25 that says Jesus is able to completely save those who come to Him.  He ever lives to make intercession for us.  I can have full assurance of forgiveness of sins and also know that I am not being abandoned or forgotten by God.  I can live in God’s love and presence.  His mercy is always available.  God’s grace and compassion help keep us close to Jesus.  Jesus is available for ALL who come to Him and seek Him.  That is exciting news.  Jesus is our ever-present and only Mediator.

3.  How can I help someone?
    People are confused as to how to make things right with God.  They take all kinds of paths to Him. I can help people see Jesus is the one and only way.  He is also there ready to receive anyone who reaches out to Him.