The Trite Priest for Mankind
T. H. Leale. Genesis 14:18-20 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.… I. THE TRUE PRIEST IS DIVINELY APPOINTED. 1. Called of God. 2. Separated from the rest of mankind. II. THE TRUE PRIEST IS ONE WITH THE RACE HE REPRESENTS. 1. The dignity of human nature. 2. The destiny of human nature. III. THE TRUE PRIEST HAS THE POWER TO BLESS. 1. To pronounce blessings on men. 2. To bless God on their behalf. 3. To declare God's benefits towards men. IV. THE TRUE PRIEST IS A MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MEN. 1. He receives gifts from God for men. 2. He receives gifts from men for God. (T. H. Leale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. WEB: Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.