Sm Grp Guide-Still Jesus: Melchizedek/Jesus

Discussion Guide
based on a sermon preached by Tim Bach 4/19/26

Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for gathering us today. Open our hearts and minds to see Jesus more clearly through Scripture, especially as our great High Priest and the One who brings us peace and righteousness. Help us listen well, speak honestly, and encourage one another as we study Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scripture Readings:
Genesis 14:18-20
Psalm 110:4
Hebrews 7:1-3, Hebrews 7:11-17, Hebrews 9:11-12
Isaiah 1:18.
These passages trace the connection between Melchizedek, Jesus, and the theme of eternal redemption

Discussion Guide:

Welcome and opening prayer.

Read Genesis 14:18-20 and Psalm 110:4 aloud. Talk about who Melchizedek is and what his priesthood points to.

Read Hebrews 7:1-3 and Hebrews 7:11-17. Discuss how Jesus is greater than the Levitical priesthood and why His priesthood never ends.

Read Hebrews 9:11-12 and Isaiah 1:18. Explore how Jesus secured eternal redemption through His own blood and how that changes our view of forgiveness.

Discuss the cross, the torn veil, and what it means that God made the way for us to come near.

Share one takeaway, pray for one another, and close in prayer.

Follow-Up Exercise:
During the week, ask each person to read Hebrews 7 and Hebrews 9 again and write down three statements that describe what Jesus has done as High Priest. Then encourage everyone to pray each day using one sentence: “Jesus, thank You that You are my High Priest, my peace, and my eternal redemption.

Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for being our forever Priest and our perfect sacrifice. Thank You that Your mercy does not end and that Your love has secured our redemption. Help us live this week with confidence, gratitude, and faith in what You have already done for us. Amen.

Note these Discussion Topics and Questions:

1. Melchizedek as a foreshadowing of Christ.

• What stands out to you about Melchizedek being both king and priest?
• Why do you think Scripture presents him so briefly but so powerfully?
• How does bread and wine in Genesis 14 point ahead to Jesus?

2. Jesus as our eternal High Priest.

• What does Psalm 110:4 teach us about God’s plan?
• Why is it important that Jesus’ priesthood is forever?
• How does Hebrews 7 show that Jesus is greater than the old system?

3. Grace, mercy, and access to God.

• What does it mean that Jesus entered once for all with His own blood?
• How does Isaiah 1:18 shape your understanding of forgiveness?
• Where do you most need the reminder that God’s mercy does not end?

4. What the cross accomplished.

• Why is the torn veil such a powerful picture?
• What does it say about God that He made the way for us to come near?
• How does the idea of eternal redemption affect your daily faith?