OVERVIEW OF MELCHISEDEC/MELCHIZEDEK

By Dennis Schmidt 8/2011

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There are 11 references to Melchisedec in the Bible. 2 are in the Old Testament (spelled Melchizedek) and 9 in the New Testament in the book of Hebrews. 6 of the 9 are in 7th chapter of Hebrews. The book of Hebrews shows the superiority of the priesthood of Melchizedek over the Leviticus priesthood and the resultant higher authority of the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ. All scriptures are from the King James’ version Bible.

INDUCTIVE COMMENTS:

THEME: A priest and king were not from the same tribe in Judaism (king from Judah tribe and priest from Levi tribe).  Jesus fulfilled both rolls by Melchizedek priest and birth from (kingly) Judah tribe (Matthew 1:3 & Luke 3:33).

Zechariah 6:12-13

PURPOSE: To show that Jesus from the tribe of Judah can be a priest also.

Hebrews 7:21  As quoted from Psalms 110:4, Jesus was a priest long before the nation of Israel and the Leviticus system began.

Hebrews 7:22-24  Priest died. Jesus priesthood continued ever and is unchangeable.

Hebrews 7:25

Hebrews 7:26  Not like Leviticus priest who are sinners & offered repeatable daily sacrifices resulting in only temporary forgiveness. Jesus, sacrificed himself once, for a permanent forgiveness. Now he can plead for us from a position of authority in the highest heaven.

Hebrews 7:27-28

KEY VERSE: A priest and king were not from the same tribe in Judaism (king from Judah tribe and priest from Levi tribe). Jesus fulfilled both rolls by Melchizedek priest and birth from (kingly) Judah tribe (Matthew 1:3 & Luke 3:33).

Zechariah 6:12-13

WHO: God mainly by Bible authors David, John, and Paul

TO WHOM: Elected Christians

WHAT: Jesus is the Melchizedek king and priest.

Genesis 14:18-20

3 Key items are as follows:

A) KING OF SALEM: City of Salem is another name for city of Jerusalem.

Ref. Dake p12: Jebusites conquered Salem and renamed Jebus. It was later combined to Jerusalem which means habitation of peace.

Psalms 76:2  First Bible reference to Jerusalem: Joshua 10:1.

B) BREAD AND WINES:

Emblems of the Lord's Supper. Shows understanding of atonement?

1 Peter 1:10-11

C) PRIEST OF MOST HIGH GOD:

The Aaronic priesthood was temporary: Hebrews 7:11-12

God has representatives in all ages i.e. a Gentile Priest.

Psalms 110:4  Psalms 110:1 referred to Jesus and 110:4 shows Jesus is Melchizedek

WHY: Jesus is Melchisedec priest and not from tribe of Levi priests.

Hebrews 5:6  (Quote from Psalms 110:4)

Hebrews' 5 discuss Jesus call to be a priest, but not after Levi.

Hebrews 5:10

Hebrews 6:20  (He is high priest going daily before God. Heb 7:25)

Jesus was appointed by God for eternal worship & priesthood now & in heaven.

WAY: Jesus is Melchisedec priest which remained forever.

Hebrews 7:1-2

Hebrews 7:3  Melchisedec has always existed and still performs priesthood tasks.

Hebrews 7:4  This man could be Shem, another person or Jesus. Some Bible versions (NIV & Berkeley) do not say that he is a man.

Hebrews 7:5-8  Melchisedec was greater than Abraham. Ever lives? Levi priest die.

Hebrews 7:9  Leviticus priesthood  was inferior to Melchisedec priesthood.

Hebrews 7:10  (Then Levi also gave tithe to Melchisedec.)

Hebrews 7:11-13  2 Chronicles' King tried to sacrifice. God replied.

Jesus, tribe of Judah and Melchisedec priesthood, replaced Aaron.

WHEREAS: Jesus is God from the beginning Who came to earth to be ruler in Israel and to sacrifice His life as a priest.

Micah 5:2  (also see Zechariah 6:12-13 below)

WHERE: Israel

WHEN: All times

WHILE: Jesus, from the tribe of Judah and Melchisedec priesthood, replaced Aaron priests.

Hebrews 7:14  

2 Chronicles 26:18-19

Hebrews 7:17-20

Leviticus priesthood annulled due to weakness and sin. Jesus priesthood is a better hope. God made oath for his priesthood.

Hebrews 7:21  As quoted from Psalms 110:4, Jesus was a priest long before the nation of Israel and the Leviticus system began.

Hebrews 7:22-24  Priest died. Jesus priesthood continued ever and is unchangeable.

Hebrews 7:25  

Hebrews 7:26  Not like Leviticus priest who are sinners & offered repeatable daily sacrifices resulting in only temporary forgiveness. Jesus, sacrificed himself once, for a permanent forgiveness. Now he can plead for us from a position of authority in the highest heaven.

Hebrews 7:27-28

PAPER OUTLINE:

I) MELCHISEDEC A 7 FOLD TYPE OF CHRIST:

A) GENEALOGY:

B) SACRIFICE:

C) ENDLESS PRIESTHOOD:

D) KING PRIEST:

E) GREATER THAN ABRAHAM:

F) KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS:

G) KING OF PEACE:

II) OLD TESTAMENT REFERENCES:

A) KING OF SALEM:

B) BREAD AND WINES:

C) PRIEST OF MOST HIGH GOD:

III) NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES:

I) MELCHISEDEC A 7 FOLD TYPE OF CHRIST:

A) GENEALOGY: (Hebrews 7:3, 6)

Micah 5:2  (also see Zechariah 6:12-13 below)

B) SACRIFICE: (The task done by a priest)

C) ENDLESS PRIESTHOOD: (Psalm 110 with Hebrews 5:10; 6:20; 7:3, 17, 7:21, 23-28)

D) KING PRIEST: (Hebrews 7:1)

This was not allowed in Judaism (king from Judah tribe and priest from Levi tribe). Jesus fulfilled both rolls by Melchizedek priest and birth from (kingly) Judah tribe (Matthew 1:3 & Luke 3:33).

Zechariah 6:12-13

E) GREATER THAN ABRAHAM: (Hebrews 7:4-8 with John 8:55-59)

Abraham gave honor to greater person by giving a tithe to him.

John 8:58

F) KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: (Hebrews 7:2) (One meaning of Melchisedec)

G) KING OF PEACE: (Hebrews 7:2) (Another meaning of Melchisedec)

II) OLD TESTAMENT REFERENCES:

Genesis 14:18-20  3 Key items are as follows:

A) KING OF SALEM: City of Salem is another name for city of Jerusalem.

Ref. Dake p12: Jebusites conquered Salem and renamed Jebus. It was later combined to Jerusalem which means habitation of peace.

Psalms 76:2  First Bible reference to Jerusalem: Joshua 10:1.

B) BREAD AND WINES:

Emblems of the Lord's Supper. Shows understanding of atonement?

1 Peter 1:10-11  

C) PRIEST OF MOST HIGH GOD:

The Aaronic priesthood was temporary: Hebrews 7:11-12.  God has representatives in all ages i.e. a Gentile Priest.

Psalms 110:4  Psalms 110:1 Referred to Jesus and 110:4 shows Jesus is Melchizedek

III) NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES:

Hebrews 5:6  (Quote from Psalms 110:4)

Hebrews' 5 discuss Jesus call to be a priest, but not after Levi.

Hebrews 5:10

Hebrews 6:20  (He is high priest going daily before God. Heb 7:25)

Jesus was appointed by God for eternal worship & priesthood now & in heaven.

Hebrews 7:1-2

Hebrews 7:3  Melchisedec has always existed and still performs priesthood tasks.

Hebrews 7:4  This man could be Shem, another person or Jesus. Some Bible versions (NIV & Berkeley) do not say that he is a man.

Hebrews 7:5-8  Melchisedec was greater than Abraham. Ever lives? Levi priest die.

Hebrews 7:9  Leviticus priesthood  was inferior to Melchisedec priesthood.

Hebrews 7:10   (Then Levi also gave tithe to Melchisedec.)

Hebrews 7:11-13  2 Chronicles' King tried to sacrifice. God replied.

Jesus, tribe of Judah and Melchisedec priesthood, replaced Aaron.

Hebrews 7:14

2 Chronicles 26:18-19

Hebrews 7:15-16  Melchisedec priesthood not of law but power proved by an endless life.

Hebrews 7:17-20  Leviticus priesthood annulled due to weakness and sin. Jesus priesthood is a better hope. God made oath for his priesthood.

Hebrews 7:21  As quoted from Psalms 110:4, Jesus was a priest long before the nation of Israel and the Leviticus system began.

Hebrews 7:22-24  Priest died. Jesus priesthood continued ever and is unchangeable.

Hebrews 7:25  

Hebrews 7:26  Not like Leviticus priest who are sinners & offered repeatable daily sacrifices resulting in only temporary forgiveness. Jesus, sacrificed himself once, for a permanent forgiveness. Now he can plead for us from a position of authority in the highest heaven.

Hebrews 7:27-28

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