Hebrews 7 Explained: Melchizedek, Tithing, and Jesus’ Priesthood

Bible In Order Podcast · Oct 30, 2026 · 8m

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Have assumptions become part of your faith without you realizing it? Hebrews 7 introduces Melchizedek, a priest and king whose story raises questions Scripture does not fully answer. But the chapter directs our attention to something greater: the permanent priesthood of Jesus and the better hope through which we draw near to God.

Abraham’s gift to Melchizedek also raises an important question: does his example establish a requirement for Christians to give ten percent to a local church? We examine the difference between learning from a biblical example and turning that…