Genesis 14 – Abram’s daring rescue, and a meeting with an ancient king

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In the previous chapter, Lot had moved his tents to a place near Sodom. Genesis 13:13 shares the truth of Sodom at that time – they were extremely wicked and were constantly sinning against God. Time has passed, and now Lot is living IN Sodom. Based on what the Bible says to be true about Sodom, and knowing how Lot’s story ends later in this book – he should have stayed far, far away from this city. As war broke out, Sodom was captured by a rival king and Lot was taken captive. Abram had a deep commitment to his nephew, Lot. He staged a daring rescue and was able to bring him back, along with the other captives.

After victory, Abram is met by the King of Sodom and a mysterious figure named Melchizedek. Melchizedek – The King of Salem, and priest of God – came to bless Abram. Abram gave him a tithe of what was recovered. Melchizedek appears later in the Bible – in Psalm 110, and in Hebrews 5, 6, & 7.

This is what Hebrews 7:3 says about him – “There is no record of his father or mother or any of his ancestors – no beginning or end to his life. He remains a priest forever, resembling the Son of God.”

Abram was called by God to travel by faith to a new land. God made amazing promises to him. Abram practiced habitual sacrifice and worship to God. Then he was visited & blessed by a king and priest who resembled the Son of God – JESUS.

Hebrews 7 continues in verses 24-25 “But because Jesus lives forever, his priesthood lasts forever. Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.”