Hebrews 7:1-28 | Sermon Resources | 7 January 2024
Sermon Summary
Pastor Billy returns to our Hebrews sermon series this week coming to Hebrews 7. In the sermon we will consider why Jesus is a better priest then any priest that came before him.
Discussion Questions
- Why is the claim that Jesus came not only as a prophet and king but also as a priest such a “radical” claim? What objections may first century Jews have made to this claim that Jesus is a priest?
- What in this passage do you find most confusing? Spend some time as a group trying to clarify those points of confusion.
- Verse 4 says that Melchizedek was a “great” man. How does this passage show his greatness?
- What point do you think the author of Hebrews was trying to make by showing that Melchizedek was greater than Abraham?
- According to this passage what were the limitations of the Old Testament (Levitical) priests? How is Jesus a better priest?
- What is the “better hope” (v.19) that have in Jesus? How might more fully grasping this better hope bring clarity and courage into your life this week?
- Read verse 24. What is the significance for us that Jesus continues as our priests forever?
- In what way are you tempted to serve as your own priest? How so? Why is Jesus a better priest?
- As you think about your own life, what aspect of Jesus’ priesthood do you find most encouraging?
- Read verse 25. What is the significance of Jesus being able to save to the “uttermost”?
- Thinking about one person from your life outside of church, what is one thought or idea from this week’s sermon you could share with them to encourage them?
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