Melchizedek serves as a "type" of Christ God uses to teach us Christ's exercise of an uninterrupted priestly ministry of intercession assures us of final and complete salvation

What do we know about Melchizedek before Hebrews?
- Genesis 14:17-24, Psalm 110:4

Why does Hebrews refer to Melchizedek?
I. To Show how Melchizedek was a different kind of priest than the Levites. (7:1-10)

II. To demonstrate significance of Christ being a priest "after the order of Melchizedek" (7:11-20)

III. To assure us that Christ was a priest who would not/could not EVER stop interceding for us (7:21-28)