On Sunday I continued our series at Oxford Community Church, looking at the identity of Jesus in the letter to the Hebrews. After a few weeks of tantalising hints, we finally spoke about the enigmatic figure of Melchizedek – a priest and king, who receives a fleeting mention in Genesis 14, and then fades into the background of the Biblical story. But as I sought to show in this talk, he is a deeply significant figure, who always pointed ahead to God’s purposes, to be fulfilled in Christ.

This talk was a bit harder work that normal… it’s a complex passage! But we considered themes about the Levitical Priesthood, the wonder of Scripture, and whether the practice of tithing is appropriate under the new covenant.

Enjoy!

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