The Patriarch and the Priest King
Genesis 14:18-20
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.…


I. THE PRIEST KING.

1. The person himself.

2. His position.

3. Melchizedek's prophetic blessing.

II. THE PATRIARCH.

1. Abram recognizes in Melchizedek a person worthy of special respect and honour.

2. Note the religious spirit in which Abram viewed his success.CONCLUSION: From Abram's conduct we may learn —

1. Humility.

2. Thankfulness.

3. Stedfastness of religious purpose.

(W. S. Smith, B. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

WEB: Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.




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