February 26, 2012

Hebrews Lesson 10: The Greatness of Melchizedek

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Hebrews Lesson 10: The Greatness of Melchizedek
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Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

  1. The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18)
    1. The thesis (Hebrews 1:1-3)
    2. His superiority to angels (Hebrews 1:4-2:18)
    3. His superiority over Moses (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)
    4. The superiority of the Son over Aaron (Hebrews 4:14-10:18)
      1. The better position (Hebrews 4:14-16)
      2. The better priest (Hebrews 5:1-8:5)
        1. The prerequisites for priesthood (Hebrews 5:1-6
        2. The perfection of the Son (Hebrews 5:7-10)
        3. The danger of degeneration (Hebrews 5:11-6:20)
        4. The pre-eminence of Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-28)
          1. In his priestly order (Hebrews 7:1-10)
            NB. The historical account in Genesis 14:18–20

            1. v. 1 “For”
            2. v. 2 Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek
              NB. King of righteousness / King of peace
            3. v. 3 No record of birth or death
              Was Melchizedek a theophany?
              NB. Three similarities implied between Jesus and Melchizedek
            4. vv. 4–25 NB. The logic of the passage
              Major premise: the order of Melchizedek is greater than the order of Aaron
              Minor premise: Jesus is of the order of Melchizedek
              Conclusion: Jesus is greater than Aaron or any priest in the Aaronic order.
            5. vv.4–6a, 8–9 Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek in the loins of his great grandfather Abraham
              NB. How the principle relates to Romans 5:12
            6. vv. 6b–7 Melchizedek blessed Abraham

Conclusion and application

Dr. Stanley Toussaint
The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

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