HEAR Journaling - Genesis 14
Highlight - Genesis 14:17-20 New Living Translation
Melchizedek Blesses Abram
Explain – Melchizedek is a most interesting person of the Bible. Here’s 10 intriguing facts about Melchizedek from the Bible:
1. Only three books of the Bible mention Melchizedek – (Genesis, Psalms, and Hebrews)
2. The New Testament says more about Melchizedek than the Old Testament - Just to give some perspective, Melchizedek’s name is mentioned 10 times in the Bible: once in Genesis (Gn 14:18), once in Psalms (Ps 110:4), and the rest are in Hebrews.
3. Melchizedek is a contemporary of Abraham’s – Abraham met Melchizedek in Genesis chapter 14.
4. Melchizedek has no recorded family - The author of Hebrews makes a pretty big deal out of this. He contrasts the lineage-based priesthood of Aaron with Melchizedek, who has no recorded birth or death or anything (He 7:3, 8).
5. Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High - (Genesis 14:18).
6. Melchizedek gives blessings (or at least one) - (Genesis 14:19–20)
7. Melchizedek is the king of Salem - The author of Hebrews calls attention to this when likening Melchizedek to Jesus—Melchizedek was the king of “Peace,” which makes us think of another Prince of Peace we know (He 7:2).
8. Melchizedek’s name means “king of righteousness” - The author of Hebrews brings this up in his argument for Christ’s greatness (He 7:2). The name comes from two Hebrew words: malak (king, ruler) and sadaq (righteous, just, innocent). It’s a pretty cool name.
9. The order of Melchizedek is royal and everlasting – (Psalms 110:4)
10. Melchizedek was greater than Abraham and Aaron -
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Apply – There is much not known about Melchizedek, much speculation. The fact is that Abraham recognized Melchizedek as a holy priest of God and honored him as such. The Lord will lead us to people that are holy servants of the Lord for our benefit. These people can teach us much and strengthen our faith in the Lord. Let us seek the Lord to make these relationships clear so that we may profit from knowing them. We additionally need to follow the Lord as He may bring us into the lives of others for mutual edification.
Proverbs 11:14 ESV
Hebrews 13:17 ESV
1 Timothy 4:12 ESV
Philippians 2:3 ESV
Exodus 18:21 ESV
Mark 10:42-45 ESV
1 Peter 5:3 ESV
Philippians 2:4 ESV
Proverbs 27:17 ESV
Respond - Lord, thank You for my life, for my salvation. Thank You for the awesome people that You have brought into my life, leaders, mentors, and friends in You. Thank You for giving me the opportunities to share Your wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and instruction with others. Thank You for the opportunities to learn and grow from wisdom shared by others. I seek to abide in You as You abide in me following You faithfully and obediently. Show me Your way Lord. I pray for those that do not know You, that they come to You, in Jesus name. Amen.
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