We first met Melchizedek in Genesis 14. Abraham was returning from his battle with Kedorlaomer in which he had rescued his nephew Lot. Melchizedek blessed Abraham and Abraham paid a tithe to Melchizedek.
Melchizedek is mentioned in history as we read the account of his encounter with Abraham in Genesis 14. He is a real person but very little information is given about him. Take time to read the story in Genesis 14:18 – 20.
Melchizedek is also mentioned in song. In Psalm 110 the Lord makes a prophecy regarding the Son when He says that He will be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
In Hebrews we see the argument developed that shows that Jesus is superior to Aaron because His priesthood is not temporary and conditional as was Aaron’s but permanent and unconditional.
One final note: Jesus was not made like Melchizedek but it was the other way around.
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