The Gospel in the Old Testament: Melchizedek???

The mysterious figure Melchizedek appears suddenly in the Old Testament and just as suddenly is gone... yet through him marvelous things about Jesus are revealed!

Genesis 14:18-20
Psalm 110
Mark 11:27-28
1 John 2:1-2
Romans 8:33-34
Hebrews 5:1-6,5:9-11,6:20-8:3,9:11-15,9:27,4:14-16

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• Who is Melchizedek, and why is he important?
• Why is it important for us that Jesus is the Great High Priest?
• Why is He superior to the Old Testament priests?
• How will He help us:
  1. When we face the challenges of life?
  2. When we face God in person?
• Why are unbelievers alone?
• What does Jesus say to them?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Hebrews: The Superiority of Jesus’ Priesthood

A carpenter from Nazareth has become the God appointed High Priest through whom everyone must come to God!! That sounded ludicrous to Jewish ears (and still does). The writer to the Hebrews explains how this has been God's plan all along and proves it with the Bible. Then, in an amazing way, he shows us the wonderful implications for believers to have Jesus as our forever High Priest. Learn in a deeper way what a wonderful thing it is to have Jesus as your High Priest representing you to the Father. It will revolutionize your life.

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Hebrews 7:20-28

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Hebrews: Who is Melchizedek?

Who is Melchizedek and why is he important to us? We will be studying in Hebrews this mysterious person and we will see how vitally important he is in helping us understand how significant Jesus is. Practical question: How scared will you be when you die and launch into eternity... how about when you appear before God? It will be intimidating won't it? But because of Melchizedek... and through understanding him... you will better realize just how amazing Jesus's role is, and you will gain immense comfort and faith for that great day.

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Hebrews 7:1-22

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

1 Peter: Living Stone and Living Stones

Christ is called a Living Stone, a Chief Cornerstone... Christians are called Living Stones and a Holy Priesthood. What amazing identities we have. How do we live these out? Peter explains these things in this text.

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Ephesians 2:11-22
1 Peter 2:1-10,1:3,1:19-22,1:14-16
Romans 12:1
Psalm 51:17,141:2
Hebrews 13:15
Philippians 4:18

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• What is the history behind the concept of a Living Stone?
• Why are Christians called living stones?
• Describe how this living temple is similar to and different from the Old Testament temple.
• How are Christians all priests?
• What should we be doing as priests?
• What are our sacrifices?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Worship: The Priesthood of Believers

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Malachi 1
1 Peter 2:4-10
Hebrews 4:14,13:15-16
Revelation 1:4-6,5:9-10
Romans 12:1
Philippians 4:18

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA