Week 1: Genesis and the Gospel
Day 4: Melchizedek and Jesus
Silence:
Spend five minutes in silence preparing for the new day.
Scripture Reading: Genesis 14:18-20, Hebrews 7:1-3
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying,
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Creator of heaven and earth.
And praise be to God Most High,
who delivered your enemies into your hand.”
Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. ~ Genesis 14:18-20
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness”; then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever. ~ Hebrews 7:1-3
Devotional Thought:
Explore the mysterious figure of Melchizedek and his connection to Jesus, our eternal High Priest.
Reflection/Application:
What does it mean to you that Jesus is your High Priest? How can this understanding change the way you approach God in prayer?
