Bob Godfrey is on Office Hours again, for part 2 of our discussion of Hebrews 4:14–5:10. What does it mean to have a high priest “once for all”? If Hebrews is so clear about the end of the temple priesthood on earth why does Rome . . . Continue reading →
Melchizedek
Hebrews on Melchizedek, Abraham, and the New Covenant
Dennis Johnson brings his expertise in the book of Hebrews back to Office Hours this week as we work through Hebrews 6:13–7:10. What did God promise Abraham? What does it mean that the pastor to this Christian congregation turned to Abraham to help . . . Continue reading →
A King, A Priest, And A Tithe
For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, . . . Continue reading →