Melchizedek

Sermon Reference: Now before I get to verse 25, the whole argument and Hebrew pistol here, the whole argument in this chapter is that Jesus is a far far, far greater high priest than the old testament high priests. He is a high priest not from the lev levitical side, but according on the on the order of Melchizedek.

Background Context: Melchizedek is mentioned as a reference point for Jesus being a greater high priest than the old testament high priests.

Importance: Melchizedek is mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 14 and Hebrews 7 as a priest and a foreshadowing of Jesus as the eternal high priest.

John

Sermon Reference: I am thankful to the lord that the Holy Spirit guided John specifically, John, out of the 4 gospels, to give us this word for word sample example of how our lord is interceding for us.

Background Context: John is mentioned as the author of the Gospel of John, which provides an example of how Jesus intercedes for believers.

Importance: John is a key figure in the Bible as one of the twelve apostles and the author of several books in the New Testament.