The Order of Melchizedek
Hebrews 5:5-11
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• Different theories regarding Melchizedek. – “without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.” Heb 7:3 – “Here mortal men receive tithes, but there he receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives.” Heb 7:8
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• Different theories regarding Melchizedek. – Some suggest Melchizedek may have been Jesus. – Some suggest Melchizedek may have been an angel of the Lord.
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• For this study . . . – The writer of Hebrews will use the lack of Genesis details to make a literary comparison with the priesthood of Jesus Christ. – Melchizedek was a man whom God chose as priest (and king) during the time of Abraham. – Just like many other Bible characters we know nothing of his genealogy or his ancestry.
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• The point of the lesson . . . – To show, as does Hebrews, why Jesus’ priesthood is so much greater than the Levitical priesthood under which the law of Moses was given.
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• Abram was returning from freeing Lot. Gen 14:13-17
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• Melchizedek met Abram. Gen 14:18-20 – He was “king of Salem” – He was “priest of God Most High” – He worshiped the same God as did Abraham. – He received tithes from Abraham. – He was not a priest according law of Moses. – Nothing is given of Melchizedek’s linage.
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• The Psalm of a future King. Psalm 110 – The King shall sit at the right hand of the Lord. (vs 1) – He would rule amid his enemies. (vs 2) – His people would willingly follow him. (vs 3) – This king would serve as a priest “according to the order of Melchizedek.” (vs 4) – This king would execute judgment. (vs 5-7)
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• Jesus is the King and Priest. – God appointed the Christ as High Priest. Heb 5:5-11; 6:20
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• Hebrew’s review of Melchizedek. 7:1-3 – King of Salem – Priest of the Most High God – Met Abraham and blessed Abraham – Received a tenth from Abraham. – Name translation: King of righteousness and king of Salem (kings of peace.) – The Genesis record gives no information regarding lineage.
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• Hebrew’s review of Melchizedek. 7:1-3 – A literary comparison. • Name meant “king of righteousness.” • King of Salem, meaning “king of peace.” • No mention of father or mother. • No mention of birth or his death. • It appears Melchizedek remains a priest. • Melchizedek, in his service as king and priest serves, as a shadow of the coming Christ.
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• The Two Priesthoods. 7:4-10 – Melchizedek is considered greater than Abraham. – The Levitical priesthood was to receive tithes from the people. – Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek. – Melchizedek blessed Abraham. – Levitical priests would die. However, Melchizedek appears not to have died.
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• A Necessary Change. 7:11-17 – The Levitical priesthood was not perfect. – Since the priesthood has changed, there must also be a change of the law. – Our new Priest, Jesus Christ, is from Judah. – It is evident Jesus has come from a priestly order not based upon a law of fleshly commandments but “according to the power of an endless life.” This document was sourced from
• A Greater Priesthood. 7:20-28 – Jesus was made priest with an oath given by the Father. – Jesus is a guarantor of a better covenant. – The priesthood of Jesus Christ is forever – Jesus offered only one sacrifice for the sins of the people. – God appointed Jesus, the Son, who has been “perfected forever.”
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• What does “the order of Melchizedek” mean? – Priest of God’s appointment. – Priest who was not of the tribe of Levi. – A priest outside the bubble of the law of Moses. – A priesthood which does not end at death, a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
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