Melchizedek a Type of Christ
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. HE WAS A ROYAL PRIEST.

II. HIS GENEALOGY IS MYSTERIOUS.

III. HE WAS PERPETUALLY A PRIEST.

IV. HE WAS AN UNIVERSAL PRIEST.

V. HE WAS A PRIEST OF THE HIGHEST TYPE. As compared with the priesthood of Aaron, that of Melchizedek was superior —

1. In time;

2. In dignity;

3. In duration.

VI. HIS PRIESTHOOD HAS THE HIGHEST CONFIRMATION. Divine oath.

(T. H. Leale.)



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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