1 / 42

Abram Goes to War & Meets Melchizedek - Genesis 14

An exposition of Genesis 14 and exploration of the first recorded war in the Bible, the mysterious Melchizedek and Abram's growth in faith.

sanctitas
Download Presentation

Abram Goes to War & Meets Melchizedek - Genesis 14

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. An expositional study taught by Harry Morgan

  2. For those of you online post your comments or questions in the “comment section” on your screen. As time affords they may be read to the class.

  3. 1. What is the context for the phrase “it came to pass” (14:1)? • 13:1-4 • 13:5-7 • 13:8-9 • 13:10-13 Lot chooses the cities in the plain • 13:14-16 God reiterates His covenant to Abram • 13:17-18 Abram dwells in Hebron Mamre = “fatness” & Hebron = “fellowship” Abram returns to Bethel Strife between the herdsmen Abram gives Lot a choice • 13:18b Abram built an altar to the LORD

  4. 2. What “came to pass” (14:1-2)? 1And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations, 2that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). 1stmention of “war” in the Bible.

  5. 3. Who’s fighting (14:1-2)? 1And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations, 2that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).

  6. 4. Where did these kings rule (14:1-2)? 1) Amraphel king of Shinar 2) Arioch king of Ellasar 3) Chedorlaomer king of Elam 4) Tidal king of nations 5) Bera king of Sodom 6) Birsha king of Gomorrah 7) Shinab king of Admah 8) Shemeber king of Zeboiim 9) the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) = Babylon = Turkey = Iran = Lebonan, Syria 5 cities on the southern end of the Dead Sea

  7. 5. What do their names mean (14:1-2)? Amraphel Arioch Chedorlaomer Tidal Bera Birsha Shinab Shemeber = Babylon = “servant of Lagomar” = common name of Hittite kings = “conqueror,” “with evil” = “large man,” “with wickedness” = “Sin (the moon god) is Father” = “His Name is Mighty”

  8. 6. Where did the northern armies meet (14:3)? 3All these joined together in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).

  9. 7. What was the cause for the war (14:4)? 4Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

  10. 8. When did the war begin (14:5)? 5 In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings that were with him came and attacked the Rephaim in Ashteroth Karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh Kiriathaim, 12 years – served 13thyear – rebelled 14thyear – war

  11. 9. Who led the northern campaign (14:5)? 5 In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings that were with him came and attacked the Rephaim in Ashteroth Karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh Kiriathaim,

  12. 10. Where did the war begin (14:5)? 5In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings that were with him came and attacked the Rephaim in Ashteroth Karnaim,

  13. 11. What strategy was used (14:5-8)? 5…the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh Kiriathaim, 6and the Horites in their mountain of Seir, as far as El Paran, which is by the wilderness. 7Then they turned back and came to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and attacked all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who dwelt in Hazezon Tamar. 8And the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and joined together in battle in the Valley of Siddim

  14. 12. Why didn’t the 5 kings assault the 4 kings at the beginning of their campaign (14:9-10)? 9against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. 10Now the Valley of Siddim was full of asphalt pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled; some fell there, and the remainder fled to the mountains.

  15. 13. What are asphalt pits (14:10)? 10Now the Valley of Siddim was full of asphalt pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled; some fell there, and the remainder fled to the mountains.

  16. 14. What were the spoils of war (14:11-12)? 11Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their provisions, and went their way. 12They also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.

  17. 15. What do you think went through Lot’s mind as he lost all he had (14:12)? 12They also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.

  18. 16. After taking Lot, where were the northern armies headed (14:12)? 12They also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.

  19. 17. How did Abram learn of his nephew’s capture (14:13)? 13Then one who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew, for he dwelt by the terebinth trees of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner; and they were allies with Abram.

  20. 18. Why was Abram referred to as “the Hebrew” (14:13; 10:25; 11:14-16)? 13Then one who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew… 10:25 To Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.

  21. 19. Upon learning the news, what were Abram’s options (14:14)? 14Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.

  22. 20. Where is Dan (14:14)? 14Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.

  23. 21. What was Abram’s strategy (14:14-15)? 14Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15 He divided his forces against them by night, and he and his servants attacked them and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus.

  24. 22. Where is Hobah (14:15)? 15b…and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus.

  25. 23. What was the outcome of Abram’s victory (14:16, 17)? 16So he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the people. 17And the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley), after his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him.

  26. 24. What two kings are mentioned (14:17-18)? 17And the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley), after his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him. 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High.

  27. 25. Who is Melchizedek (14:17)? 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. Psalm 110:4 “after the order of Melchizedek” Hebrews 6:20 “Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” (cf. Heb. 7:23-24)

  28. Hebrews 7:1–22 1For this Melchizedek… Hebrews 6:19–20 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, 20where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

  29. Hebrews 7:1–22 1For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” 3without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually. 4Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.

  30. 26. What is the significance of Melchizedek bringing “bread and the wine” to Abram (14:18)? 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High.

  31. 27. What else did Melchizedek do for Abram (14:19-20)? 19And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he gave him a tithe of all.

  32. 28. What new name for God did Melchizedek use (14:19-20)? 19And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he gave him a tithe of all.

  33. 29. What was Abram’s response (14:19-20)? 19And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” And he gave him a tithe of all.

  34. 30. What did the king of Sodom propose to Abram (14:21)? 21Now the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, and take the goods for yourself.”

  35. 31. What was Abram’s response (14:22-24)? 22But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth, 23that I will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal strap, and that I will not take anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich’— 24except only what the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men who went with me: Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.”

  36. 31. What was Abram’s response (14:22-24)?

  37. God ה ִ י ם א ֱ # (Gen. 1:1) י ה ו ה ה ִ י ם א ֱ # LORD God (Gen. 2:4, 7) Most High God (Gen. 14:19, 22) ע ֶ ל ְ י וֹ ן א ֵ ל Lord God א ֲ ד ֹנ ָ י (Gen. 15:2) י ה ו ה שׁ ַ דּ ַ י א ֵ ל Almighty God (Gen. 17:1)

  38. 941-729-6600 941-981-5387 http://faithbiblechurchefc.com http://TRUTHtransforms.com sanctitas@aol.com

More Related