Sermon June 24, 2007 Hebrews 7 Able to Save Forever
Hebrews 7 Able to Save Forever
Jesus rules forever [1.8]
Jesus is able to save forever [5.6; 6.20; 7.17, 21, 24, 25]
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever [13.8]
A. WHO IS MELCHIZEDEK?
1. A man who appears to live forever [1-10]
a. No birth records
b. No death record
2. A man appointed by God to be priest [11-22]
a. Not by Levitical descent
b. But by an oath from God
B. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR JESUS?
1. Jesus is a priest forever [23-24]
I never have to stand alone before a holy God.
2. Jesus lives forever [25a]
Death is no obstacle; He’s always there for me to talk to.
3. Jesus intercedes forever [25b]
Someone is always praying for me.
4. Jesus is exalted forever [26-27]
Jesus never gets frustrated with me or tired of helping me.
5. Jesus has paid for our sins forever [27]
Jesus pays for all the damage I’ve done.
C. WHAT SHOULD I NOW DO?
1. Live in the light of this good news
2. Share this good news with others
John Olson
