The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG09

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T H E O L D T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

2. Jesus is not only a high priest, but a coming king who will rule, just like Melchizedek, Isa. 9.6-7.

3. As Melchizedek possessed no priestly genealogy, neither does the priestly ministry of Jesus Christ.

a. Melchizedek, Heb. 7.3

b. Jesus, Heb. 7.14-17

4. Melchizedek was called Priest of the Most High God, and so is Christ, Heb. 5.5-6.

5. He received tithes from Abraham, and so Jesus received offerings from his followers, Matt. 26.7-11.

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6. As Melchizedek blessed faithful Abraham, so Christ blesses his people.

a. John 1.16

b. Eph. 1.6

c. Eph. 4.7

7. The unchangeable nature of his priesthood (his priesthood is forever), Heb. 7.21-25