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Tempted and Tried 12 Immediately the Spirit drove him into the wilderness. 13 He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels were serving him. Why is this Important Jesus was not only 100 percent God he became 100 man in order to truly become…

Hebrews 7:11-28

Melchizedek 1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king…

We are comfortable with the known . This is a fact of life. What we know is typically better than what we do not know; at least in our heads. Sometimes we need a paradigm shift . This happens not because what we are doing is “bad” but that something “better” is on the scene. We have seen this when Henry…

6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over…

4 The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) 19 And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth;…

Are we willing to rescue our brethren who have wandered out into the world?

Today we look at chapter 7 and the Order of Melchizedek. We see where Jesus is today and what is his doing on our behalf as he fulfills this incredibly important role for us.

What is the greatest gift God has given? As the old saying goes, "When in doubt say Jesus!" Of course, Jesus is the greatest gift God has given sinners. Many of us know that Jesus is the greatest gift because he died to purchase salvation for us. How can this be? Jesus was born as a human. But the Messiah was called "Mighty God, Everlasting Father." How can God die? And how can a human pay an infinite debt all sinners owe a perfect, eternal God--a God whom we all have offended. Come with the Grace United crew as we take a profound look at Immanuel as deity.

Who is this mysterious figure Melchizedek? In Hebrews 7:1-10, the author introduces us to him and explains his significance.

The Promised Priest-King of Zion (and His Victory over Evil) Intro: An Alternate Reality The Western post-modern world has changed the way we think about reality in significant and fundamental ways. Think about this. For most of human history, people have been convinced. Like really convinced, that there…

God’s Perfect Will in the Purpose of Christ Part II

There is nothing to be gained for a Christian to go back to trying to keep the Old Testament Law

Melchizedek Blesses Abram When we left off last week, Abram had just returned from rescuing his nephew Lot. King Chedorlaomer of Elam and his 3 allies had come to quell a rebellion of five Canaanite kings, which included the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah. Chedorlaomer defeated the rebel kings and took…

Week 3

This is a brief outline on the difference between the former Levitical priesthood and the Greater Melchizedek Priesthood

A Battle Fought and Promises Fulfilled Last week, we got to see Abram at his best and at his worst. When famine drove him and Sarai into Egypt, Abram feared for his life. As he considered the beauty of Sarai, he began to worry that the Egyptians would kill him so that they could have Sarai for themselves.…

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A sermon discussing Melchizedek and Abram

Apollos explains why Christ's priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood. Christ's superiority mediates our perseverance.

How Jesus is a High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek, and why that makes His priesthood superior to the Aaronic priesthood.

We all need somebody to lean on. When the world, and sin, close in around you, turn to the throne.