Bible Study Made Simple
Title – Why Fly Coach When First Class is Free?
Simply Broken Out Summary / Thoughts
| Heb 6:17-20 | The sure oath of God is the anchor that our salvation is well anchored. The two things are the promise to Abraham, and on God’s nature. Going through the veil speaks of the ability we have now of going directly to the Father. |
| Heb 7:1-3 | The background OT passage is Gen 14:17- 24. Jer 23:6 The LORD our Righteousness, Isa 9:6 Prince of Peace. |
| Gen 14:17- 24. | Three firsts: Priest, Psa 110:4, Heb 7:5 See other notes. Zec 6:13 Jerusalem – Psa 76:2 Meaning peace. Why peace? Looking forward to that time when the Melchizedekan Priest and King, Jesus, brings peace for a 1000 years. God Most High – A realization of the true and living God. Before the spread of polytheism; idol worship, there was a knowledge of the true and living God. Melchizedek had knowledge of the true Good, as witnessed by his title, God most high, AND as owner of all things. In this, Abraham made a choice between a world-based quid pro quo system exemplified by the king of Sodom, and one based on faith in God’s character and promises. Melchizedek had knowledge of the true God, and was in a dual role as king. |
| Heb 7:4-10 | Note the degree of piety shown by Abraham, in giving the choicest spoils; no three legged lambs; a pure act of worship.Follow the chain of logic here: Levites, represented by ancestor Abraham receive a tenth, yet Abe gives a tenth to Melchy. ( I am getting tired of spelling it out.) Therefore Levi paid Melchy. |
| Heb 7:11-22 | v11, in other words, why bother to go beyond the Levitical priesthood/ Law? A. I didn’t take away sin to reach perfection. The likeness of Melchy does not mean Christ has to be a blood descendant. Physical requirements mentioned in v16 are the procedural requirements of the law. The big takeaway is that the Law made nothing perfect v19, consequently something better was needed. |
| Heb 7:23-25 | Jesus alone is required because of His eternal life, and the fulfillment of the oath of v21 quoting Psalm 114:4. Again the idea of drawing near to God is emphasized here, which is the purpose of our salvation, but impossible without our Great High Priest, AMEN! |
| Heb 7:26-28 | Again, Jesus is far superior to the Aaronic priesthood, who were fallible, frail people, like you & I. |
Memory Verse – One verse you have set to memory.
Observe how great this man was to whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the choicest spoils. Hebrews 7:4