I. King of Righteousness, King of Peace

II. Abram Tithed to Melchizedek

III. Israel is Blessed through Melchizedek

Application Points

1) We can not look at the OT as Christ Typing unless the NT supports it.

Timothy Keller

Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism

“All anointed leaders in the Bible - every prophet, priest, king, and judge who brings about ‘salvation’ or deliverance or redemption of any kind or level - are pointers to Christ, in their strengths and even in their flaws.”

2) This passage in Hebrews invites us to consider our view of the Old Testament

3) This passage allows us to reflect on our interpretation methods

4) The Author’s hermeneutic is studied and academic rigorous