New article:

Naselli, Andrew David. “Our Priest in the Pattern of Melchizedek: Eight Conclusions Hebrews 5–7 Draws about Jesus the Messiah from Genesis 14:18–20 and Psalm 110:4.” Christ Over All, 5 July 2024.

Summary: Because Jesus the Messiah is our priest in the pattern of Melchizedek …

1. he is the supreme priest (Heb. 4:14–5:10).
2. he has entered the Most Holy Place on our behalf (Heb. 6:19–20).
3. he is both king and priest (Heb. 7:1–2).
4. his priesthood is eternal (Heb. 7:3).
5. he is greater than both Abraham and Levitical priests (Heb. 7:4–10).
6. he is better than Levitical priests, and he fulfills the Mosaic law (Heb. 7:11–17).
7. he guarantees a covenant that is better than the Mosaic covenant (Heb. 7:18–22).
8. he can save his people completely (Heb. 7:23–28).