1. Abram’s Great Trial – Genesis 13:12-14:17
Spiritual Trials – Genesis 13:13-18
Physical Trials – Genesis 14:17
2. Melchizedek’s Gracious Appearance – Genesis 14:18-19
Hebrews 7:1-28 “King of Righteousness,” “King of Peace”
King of Salem
A Foreshadowing of Christ – Genesis 14:18
The Fullness of Life in Christ – Genesis 14:19
And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:10
3. Abram’s Appropriate Gift – Genesis 14:20
The Tithe—Who am I to cease it?
God conceived it
Abraham commenced it – Genesis 14:20
Jacob continued it – Genesis 28:22
Moses commanded it – Leviticus 27:30
Jesus commended it – Matthew 23:23
4. God’s Great Reward – Genesis 14:21-15:1