Who Was Melchizedek? - Bible Study
Melchizedek is more of a title than a personal name. The title comes from two Hebrew words, the first being melek meaning "king" and the second which is tsedeq or "righteousness" (Strong's #H4442). In Genesis 14, this person is labeled a priest and the king of Salem (the word Salem means "peace"). This makes him both the King of Righteousness ...
What Is the Order of Melchizedek? - Bible Study
The Apostle Paul delineates some of the profound ways this order, begun by Melchizedek, is superior to what was instituted under the Old Covenant (Hebrews 7:7). It is a royal or ruling High priesthood (Hebrews 7:1), which is perfect (verse 11), changeless (verse 24) and composed of one individual who always existed (verse 3) and always will ...
Melchizedek to Mysia - Meaning of Bible Names - Bible Study
Melchizedek (Melchisedec) King of right, King of righteousness. Strong's #H4442, #G3198. Melchizedek is spelled Melchisedec in the King James New Testament. Melchizedek, after Abraham had overcome Chedorlaomer's forces in battle, came out to greet him with bread and wine and also to bless him. References.
Jezebel to Melchizedek - Old Testament People - Bible Study
Melchizedek (Melchizedec) Genesis 14:18, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 5:6, 10, 6:20, 7:1 - 21. Abraham tithed to Melchizedek, who name means "king of righteousness" and "king of peace" (Hebrews 7). The Apostle Paul stated that Melchizedek did not have a father or mother, was never born, never died, and is a priest forever.
Abraham's Journey to Promised Land Map - Bible Study
Abram (Abraham) is born in 1960 B.C. to a 130 year old man named Terah living in Ur of the Chaldees. He is the third son in a family composed of older brother Haran (60 years old) and second oldest Nahor. The family, like many others in Ur (which is a seaport at the time), worships pagan deities (Joshua 24:2).
Life of Abraham Timeline - Bible Study
Abraham gathers up his 318 male servants, along with several allies, and pursues Chedorlaomer as he travels north. He soon catches up with him at Dan and defeats him, saving the life of Lot. Upon his return he is greeted by Melchizedek, a physical manifestation of Jesus Christ, to whom he gives a tithe (Genesis 14:13 - 24). 1875 Promise of a Son
Genesis 1 to 25 Outline - Bible Study
Genesis Chapter Outline. Chpts 1 - 2: All things, including Adam and Eve, are created by God. Adam is created out of red clay and Eve is made from one of Adam's ribs. God rests on the seventh day, setting an example for all humans to follow. Chpt. 3: Eve is deceived by the devil who takes the form of a standing beast.
Old Testament Events Map - Bible Study
The map on this page displays Old Testament events and where they took place. Adullam. At one time Adullam was a Canaanite royal city. It is also the location where King David hid in a cave from King Saul (1Samuel 22:1, 2Samuel 23:13). Ai.
The Life of Abraham - Bible Study
After God miraculously heals Sarah's womb she gives birth to Isaac. This "father of the faithful" is blessed to meet with a Priest of the Most High God named Melchizedek, who is actually a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. After visiting Abraham two angels save Lot and family before the destruction of Sodom.
Why Did Abraham Try to Save Sodom? - Bible Study
While he tries to strike a bargain with God in order to save the cities, God teaches him (and us) a valuable lesson about character and what it means to be perfect. Abraham begins his bargaining to save Sodom by appealing to God's fairness and righteousness of not condemning the guiltless and innocent with those who are guilty and deserve ...