God gives superior benefits through Melchizedek which have-always existed right alongside the ones given to Abram.-1. A Superior Person Presented-2. A Superior Fellowship Enjoyed

Our faith in the amazing gospel is founded on the historical facts of Christ's first coming.-1. The apostles saw His majesty. -v.16--2. The Majestic Glory spoke. -v.17--3. The apostles heard the voice. -v.18- -Applying to ourselves- What is the truth about Christ--Why must there be sightings of Jesus- Mt.17-1-8, 1 Cor. 15-1-8.-How can humans see Christ's glory- Dan. 7-13, Rev. 1-13-Where does God show His glory to us- 2 Cor. 3-6-8. Heb. 1-1-3

Abram's victory shows us the basic disposition that God's covenant people have toward our own and the world.-1. We love our own in the world.-2. We fight for the life of the world.-3. We do not inherit the riches of the world.

When we know Christ and His promises, calling, and kingdom, we like reminders.-1. Reminders are not accusations of ignorance. -v.12--2. Reminders are the right step for apostles-Christians. -v.13-14--3. Reminders are mild - we like it better when the gospel is drilled into us, never to be forgotten years later- -v.15--Applying- when is it good for Christians to be repetitive--What happens if we are not clear and bold- Romans 15-15.-Which is safer for us - to repeat or not to repeat- Philippians 3-1-How about if we already know it - then, too- 1 John 2-21

The separation between Abram and Lot shows us how different living by faith is from living by sight.-1. Possessions-2. Perspectives-3. Positions

Because we know Christ, and a rich welcome awaits us, we will keep becoming more zealous.-1. What it means for elect people to be more zealous. -v.10--2. How it feels to be more zealous- assurance and certainty. -v.10--3. Who is an example of being more zealous, even after failure. -v.10-11--Applying- what do we want--How does the redemption of Christ show in us- Titus 2-14.-What makes religious zeal either good or bad- Romans 10-2-What is our end goal- Phil. 3-13.