The Mystery of Melchizedek
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." Hebrews 6:19-20 Who is Melchizedek? In the Book of Genesis we learn that he was the King of Salem who offered a blessing to Abraham, and whom Abraham paid a tithe. Genesis 14:18 reads, "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High" (NKJV). In the Book of Psalms, the Lord gives David a prophecy of the coming Messiah and we read in Psalms 110:4, "The Lord has sworn and will not relent, 'You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek'” (NKJV). You should read the whole chapter. It is beautiful. Then in Hebrews, where the glorious definition of faith and all that it encompasses comes alive, the point about Melchizedek is again raised for all God...