The Superior Son
This is the title Jesus inherited that is "more excellent" than the angels' name, per Hebrews 1:4.
What is "Son"?
The name Melchizedek means "king of" this.
What is righteousness?
The descendants of this man received the priestly office under the Law and collected tithes from the people.
Who is Levi?
Hebrews 5 says every high priest is selected from among men to do this on their behalf in relation to God.
What is offer gifts and sacrifices for sin?
Hebrews 6 urges believers to leave behind elementary teachings and move on toward this.
What is maturity — perfection?
In Hebrews 2, this is the reason given for why Jesus had to be made "a little lower than the angels" for a time.
What is suffering death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone?
Not to be confused with the coastal city in Massachusetts, Melchizedek serves as the king of this city.
What is Salem?
Hebrews 7 says Jesus belongs to this tribe, from which no one had ever served at the altar.
What is the tribe of Judah?
Hebrews 5 says Jesus learned this through what He suffered, even though He was the Son.
What is obedience?
This Old Testament figure's oath from God, sworn by Himself since there was none greater, is highlighted in Hebrews 6 as the model for God's unbreakable promise.
Who is Abraham?
Hebrews 2 says Jesus had to be made like His brothers in this way, so He could become a merciful and faithful high priest.
What is fully human — made like us in every respect?
The meaning of the place Melchizedek was considered the king of is this.
What is peace?
When the priesthood is changed, there must also be a change to this.
What is the law?
Hebrews 5:9 says that having been made perfect, Jesus became the source of this for all who obey Him.
What is eternal salvation?
Hebrews 6 says God guaranteed His promise with two unchangeable things: His promise and this.
What is His oath?
Two Old Testament quotations are used to show Christ's divine appointment: one identifies Him as God's Son, and the other identifies Him as this kind of priest, distinguishing Him from the other high priests.
What is eternal?
Melchizedek was described as being "without father, without mother, without genealogy," making him a powerful foreshadowing of this New Testament figure.
Who is Jesus?
Unlike the Levitical priests, Jesus does not need to offer sacrifices for His own sins because He is described with this word.
What is holy — or innocent, sinless, blameless?
Hebrews 7:25 says Jesus is able to do this completely for those who draw near to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.
What is save — save completely or to the uttermost?
Hebrews 6:19-20 says our hope enters this place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone before us as forerunner.
What is the inner sanctuary — behind the curtain, the Holy of Holies?
This is the danger described in Hebrews 2:1-3 of failing to pay close attention to what we've heard.
What is drifting away — neglecting so great a salvation?
Unlike Levitical priests, Hebrews 7 says Melchizedek's priesthood is not based on this kind of qualification.
What is genealogy — ancestry or bodily descent?
This is the reason given in Hebrews 7:23-24 for why Israel needed a continual succession of priests, while Jesus needed none.
What is death — the priests kept dying?
Hebrews 7:28 says, unlike the Levitical high priests appointed by the law, Jesus was appointed a priest forever by this means.
What is an oath — the word of the oath?
According to Hebrews 3-4, this is the reason the wilderness generation failed to enter God's rest.
What is unbelief — disobedience?