The Beginning and Meaning of Everything that Matters Exursus - Melchizedek Genesis 14:18-20 Why is this account of Melchizedek included here? It provided another opportunity for God to affirm His word to Abram, helping him defeat his enemies and blessing him through Melchizedek It provided an opportunity for Abram to demonstrate resolve in his understanding and trust in God and His word It provides an opportunity for readers of this account to see the intentional work of God, connecting the dots and growing in their own understanding and trust in God and His word Who is this Melchizedek? Psalm 110 What important distinctions do we see in Psalm 110? The distinction between “the LORD” and David’s “Lord” The distinction between David’s rule as king and the Lord’s rule as king The distinction between David’s throne and the LORD’s “right hand” The distinction between the LORD’s right hand and the Lord’s shattering kings Psalm 110 = The Messiah is the Priest-King Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 4:14 Hebrews 5 Hebrews 6 Hebrews 7 What’s up with Melchizedek? His Name His Descent His Rank His Function What’s the point of Melchizedek? (Hebrews 8:1-2) Hebrews 5-7 = The Messiah Priest-King is Jesus the Christ