Introduction: The importance of Christ’s priesthood
I. The Priesthood In General
• At heart of the priesthood is the principle of mediation (Heb. 8:1 Tim. 2:5)
• The first Priestly mediator: Melchizedek (Gen. 14: Heb. 7:3).
o The rule of interpretation for a “Theophany”—Is the person described with Divine attributes? Are they given, or do they accept Divine Titles? Do they accept worship?
o He remains a priest forever & received a tithe (Heb. 7:3,4)
• The earthly priestly order of Aaron (Exo. 28;19:23)
II. Two Priestly “Orders”
• The contrast between Earthy order of Aaron and the heavenly order of Christ (Heb. 7:7-11)
• “Order” (Aaron) vs. “Manner” (Christ) (Heb. 7:3; Psa. 110:4)
III. Christ’s Priesthood Today
• Our difficulty seeing Christ’s present priestly work.
• Christ’s priesthood is at the heart of the gospel.
Conclusion