Meeting Melchizedek
Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24, Psalm 110, Hebrews 7
- Abraham meets a mysterious king-priest named Melchizedek
- He's a shadow — a pattern — of who Jesus Christ is
- Our great High Priest, King of Righteousness, King of Peace
- He's alive forever, and He's interceding for you right now
Main points:
- Review: Abram rescues Lot and frees five nations (Genesis 14:14-16)
- The King of Sodom tries to pay Abram — Abram refuses (Genesis 14:21-23)
- Melchizedek appears: King of Salem, Priest of the Most High God (Genesis 14:18-20)
- Bread and wine — pointing to the Lord's Supper and the cross (Matthew 26:26-29)
- Abraham tithes to Melchizedek — giving as worship
- Who was Melchizedek? A shadow of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 6:19-20, 7:1-4)
- Jesus: our perfect High Priest forever (Hebrews 7:11-28)
- He is able to save to the uttermost (Hebrews 7:25)
Pastor Craig Ledbetter
Bible Baptist Church, Ballincollig, Cork, Ireland
https://biblebc.com