Heb 7

Blessed to be a blessing

Genesis 12:1–3 NLT

1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”

The Supremacy of Jesus

Hebrews 6:18–7:3 ESV

18 so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. 19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of 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 of Salem, that is, king of peace. 3 He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever.

Read to vs 10

Q: Why did the Israelites pay tithes to Levi?

A: The law commanded it

Q: Why do we pay taxes in Canada?

A: The Law Commands it

Genesis 14:17–20 ESV

17 After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). 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; 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything.

Hebrews 7:1 NLT

1 This Melchizedek was king of the city of Salem and also a priest of God Most High. When Abraham was returning home after winning a great battle against the kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him.

Gen 14:

Q: Was Abraham commanded to pay tithes to Melchizedek?

Q: Why did the Israelites pay tithes to Levi

A: The law commanded it

Q: Why do we pay taxes in Canada?

A: The Law Commands it

Q: Was Abraham commanded to pay tithes to Melchizedek?

A: NO

Q: Why did Abraham pay a tithe to Melchizedek?

A: Because he was refreshed and blessed by Melchizedek.

2 Corinthians 9:7–8 ESV

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

,

2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT

7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

2 Cor 9:

Philippians 4:18 ESV

18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

Becoming a holy ghost bank account & Having the right heart.

Story of the Blue Book accnt.

Taking out not just putting in .

God gains access to our blessings through us having a hearing heart when he speaks.

Take Away....

WDTNTK:

When we give, we give from the same heart position as Abraham (Honour) not the way the Israelites gave to the levites.

WDTNYKI:

Cheerful giving reveals what we feel about the supremacy of Christ. Generosity is a response to blessing and Generosity unlocks blessing.