Scripture to Read: Hebrews 7:1-3
Today we see that as Abraham returned from the battle he had been in, Melchizedek came
out to meet Abraham. Melchizedek blessed Abraham and Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of his spoils,
as mentioned in Genesis 14:20. A little more about Melchizedek that needs to be noted: There is nothing in Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7, or anywhere else in Scripture that says anything about the genealogy of Melchizedek. As far as we know, according to God’s Word, Melchizedek had no dad or mom; there’s no record of his birth and no record of his death. God also lets us know in Hebrews 7:3 that Melchizedek is “made like the Son of God,” and remains a priest perpetually. We must understand that Jesus, the Son of God, is NOT made like Melchizedek, but Melchizedek is made like Jesus. So, Melchizedek is presented in such a way that he points to the truth about Jesus. This is significant because the Jewish Christians, to whom the letter of Hebrews was first written, were struggling with being persecuted as Christians. They needed to know that Christ was and is greater than Abraham (the father of all Israel and of all who believe) and that Christ is greater than all the priests from the line of Levi. We must know that Christ is greater than all, too, for He is the only One worthy of our praise and worship. Christ is the only One worthy of surrendering to as Lord and Savior. Christ is Who we need and All we need.
Challenge & Application
1. What stood out to you today and why?
2. Who will you share Christ with this week, someone who needs to know that Christ is greater than all?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!