Running the Race - Melchizedek

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Hebrews 7:1-3

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Key Word: Superior
Main Idea: The Priesthood of Jesus Christ is greater than that of Aaron because “the order of Melchizedek” is superior to “the order of Levi.”

I.  Melchizedek’s Identity.

A. not the preincarnate Christ.
B. not an Angel.
C. He was King of Righteousness.
D. He was King of Salem - meaning King of Peace
E. He was High Priest of El Elyon.

1.  Melchizedek’s blessing of Abraham was the exercise of
his priesthood.
2.  Abraham’s paying tithes was the recognition of his    priesthood.
3.  According to Psalm 110:4,  which is a prophetic passage     the priesthood of Christ has no end.

Interesting Observation: Melchizedek met Abraham with bread and wine.