Melchisidech.
Illustration: THE GOSPEL COALITION
Melchisidech commands a disproportionate amount of importance in redemptive history compared to the amount of space devoted to him in Scripture.
His name literally means “King of Righteousness,” and he rules over the City of Salem (or, “Shalom,” meaning “Peace”).
In the three Verses that describe his life and ministry (Gen. 14:18–20), we are introduced to Melchisidech’s authority as King of Salem and “Priest of The God Most High.”
He speaks of God as both Creator and Deliverer. He even offers “Bread and Wine” to Abraham after his victory in battle over his enemies.
In response, Abraham tithes to Melchisidech a tenth of everything, re-inforcing the latter’s spiritual significance. The Gospel allusion to the Sacrament of Communion should not go unnoticed.
And Jesus said to them: “I am The Bread of Life; he that cometh to Me shall not hunger; and he that believeth in Me shall never thirst.” [John. 6:35]
Now, as they were eating, Jesus took Bread, and, after Blessing it, broke it and gave it to the Disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is My Body.” [Matthew. 26:26]
And He took a cup, and, when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you, for this is My Blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” [Matthew. 26:26]
In response, Abraham tithes to Melchisidech a tenth of everything, re-inforcing the latter’s spiritual significance. The Gospel allusion to the Sacrament of Communion should not go unnoticed.
And Jesus said to them: “I am The Bread of Life; he that cometh to Me shall not hunger; and he that believeth in Me shall never thirst.” [John. 6:35]
Now, as they were eating, Jesus took Bread, and, after Blessing it, broke it and gave it to the Disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is My Body.” [Matthew. 26:26]
And He took a cup, and, when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you, for this is My Blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” [Matthew. 26:26]
The following Text is from THE DIOCESE OF COVINGTON
Bethlehem: The name is Old Hebrew and comes from Bêth (House) and Lehem (Bread). As Christians, we recognise immediately the significance.
Bethlehem (“ The House of Bread ”) was the place where Jesus Christ entered the World on that first Christmas morning.
Bethlehem: The name is Old Hebrew and comes from Bêth (House) and Lehem (Bread). As Christians, we recognise immediately the significance.
Bethlehem (“ The House of Bread ”) was the place where Jesus Christ entered the World on that first Christmas morning.
