How Abraham and Melchizedek Point Forward to Jesus • The Royal Priest Series (Episode 2)

Melchizedek is one of the most intriguing characters in the Bible, first introduced in the story of Abraham. He’s a mysterious priest king who rules a city that will later be called Jerusalem, and he gives God’s blessing to Abraham. In this video, we’ll explore how Melchizedek fits into the larger biblical theme of the coming royal priest.

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[lindsey]

i love how God works in my quiet time i was literally studying hebrews 7 last night and now we have this resource about melchizedek :0

[joeliqereqeretabua]

"The old is in the new revealed, the new is in the old concealed"
-Augustine

All of scripture indeed points to Jesus

[tonystork]

Mind blowing. Everything really points to Jesus.

[Zenas]

This could not have come at a better time. I just got hit with bad news after bad news after bad news. Then I got this notification, and it reminded me that God is in control and he already won the victory. This helped me to keep the bad news from overwhelming me. Praises to Jesus.

[coopahtroopah]

Another interesting thing to think about is Melchizedek’s name itself- in Hebrew his name is literally “king of righteousness” (מלכיצדק). Great video!

[Shadbraw]

I'm SO glad you guys mentioned Melchizedek. He doesn't get nearly the attention he deserves!

[kristalt.]

Melchizedek really caught my attention even though he only showed up in the Bible shortly. He is such a mystery, yet a has a meaningful contribution by blessing Abaraham and exalting the Name of God

[EcclesiastesLiker-pyts]

"I shall make you a priest forever in the manner of Melchizedek."

[char-]

I just love your videos. The way you break down God’s Word and having the audience to get a glimpse of what the whole chapter is about. And the animation is just amazing. Love every bit of it.

[Dollapfin]

You missed a part of what makes Malchesidek so mysterious. He almost perfectly aligns with Jesus in status, name, and actions.

[collegepennsylvania]

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the all-knowing and all-powerful God of all creation. Don't trust in your own goodness to save you, put your trust in Jesus to save you. He paid the fine for all of our sins on the cross out of love. Hopefully this inspired and encouraged you today. God bless.

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Melchizedek is a curious figure in the Bible, first introduced in the story of Abraham (Genesis ch. 14). He’s a priest king who rules in Salem, the pre-Israelite city that will later be named Jerusalem. In contrast to the kings around him, he recognizes Abraham as God’s chosen one, and he gives him the gift of a feast and God’s blessing. Abraham is so enamored with this royal priest that he gives him one-tenth of all his possessions (Gen 14:18-20). What’s this all about?

One helpful perspective is to remember that the story of Abraham is being told from the perspective of an Israelite author living centuries later, someone who knows the story of King David’s rise to a royal priesthood, and of Solomon’s sponsorship of a royal temple in Jerusalem. When David brought the tabernacle of God’s presence into the city, he dressed like the high priest (see the stories in 2 Samuel 6), and God promised to give him a royal lineage of kings that would produce a descendant who would build a temple to Yahweh that would last forever (see 2 Samuel 7). In the Psalms scroll, David reflects on God’s promise (see Psalm 2, 72) and says that this descendant will reign forever because of Melchizedek (Psalm 110). The story in Genesis 14 has been designed to anticipate the much later stories about David and God’s promise of a royal priest who would come from David’s lineage. This theme was important to Jesus, who claimed to be that anticipated royal priest (see Jesus’ discussion of Psalm 110 in Matthew 22:41-46), and this allowed Jesus’ followers to see how Melchizedek pointed forward to a future priest king (as in Hebrews chs. 7-8).

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[pit]

Melchizedek doesn't give Abraham a "great feast", precisely. The passage says that he brings out "bread and wine". Who else gives people that particular combination of foods in the Bible?

[dalton]

Reading Hebrews 7 the other day and stumbled upon the character of Melchizedek. 😊

[elijahsch]

So so good. Absolutely love the intense study that y’all clearly do of these stories. Even more than that, you’ve chosen to not keep them to yourself. Thanks for allowing the rest of us in on the amazing things you’re thinking through!

[NewCreationInChrist]

1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”

[monicadsouza]

Waiting for the continued part...of this video !!

[CalebWillden]

Wow, this is amazing! I've read and heard these stories before, but never so elegantly strung together and explained. Thank you!

[thomaspacheco]

The Bible project is such a blessing. It breaks down all the difficult subjects so well. Thank you!