Hebrews 5:1-14

Contents: Christ, our Great High Priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Characters: God, Christ, Aaron, Melchisedec.

Conclusion: God was pleased to take One from among men, His only begotten Son, who above all others, was qualified to be a High Priest dealing between God and sinful men. By Him, we have approach to God in hope and God may receive us with honor. Let us therefore not attempt to go to God but through Christ, nor expect any favor from God except upon His merits.

Key Word: High Priest, Hebrews 5:1; Hebrews 5:10.

Strong Verses: Hebrews 5:8; Hebrews 5:9.

Striking Facts: Hebrews 5:10. Melchisedec was a type of Christ as High Priest, being both a King and a Priest (Genesis 14:18; Zechariah 6:12; Zechariah 6:13). Melchisedec has no recorded beginning nor end of life, and the very absence of these facts makes him a type of Him who was from eternity. Christ is the Only One in whom universal Kingship and Priesthood may center.