Was Jesus in Genesis or was Melchizedek a mortal man? Has the identity of this figure been hidden from you or is this plainly a Christophany? Let’s crack our Bible to reveal the truth behind this mystery!

Episode 291 04262019
???? SHOCKING! MELCHIZEDEK’S TRUE IDENTITY REVEALED | Genesis 14:17 (Jesus in Genesis?)

Today on #CrackYourBible’s apologetics / Bible study, we’re talking about how the real identity of Melchizedek. Who is Melchizedek? Was Melchizedek a pagan priest? Was Melchizedek a human? Was Melchizedek Shem? Was Melchizedek Jesus? Unfortunately, people refuse to look at the evidence to find the true identity of this King of Righteousness and King of Peace, who was Priest of the Most High God, Melchizedek. It’s time to find out the truth!

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✝️ *From the Bible we know that*
- - Nisan 16 is when the First Fruits offering was waved. Leviticus 23:5-11
- Jesus is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:14-20
- Melchizedek, King of Salem, Priest of the Most High God. Hebrews 7:1-2
- Melchizedek blessed Abraham in Genesis 14. Hebrews 7:1
- God goes before us. Deuteronomy 31:6
- Pharaoh listened to God, Genesis 12:17-20
- Abraham and the 318 men born in his own household went to rescue Lot. Genesis 14:13-14
- Melchizedek said that God was the won who made Abraham successful in bringing Lot home. Genesis 14:20
- Jesus is both King and Priest, like Melchizedek. Genesis 14:18, John 18:36, Hebrews 4:14-15
- Human righteousness is like “filthy rags” to God. Isaiah 64:6
- No one (human) is righteous, not even one. Psalm 14:2-3, Psalm 53:2-3, Romans 3:9-12
- Melchizedek continues a priest forever. Hebrews 7:3
- Jesus has always existed. John 1:1
- The Pre-incarnate Jesus emptied Himself of His powers to be born through Mary. Philippians 2:5-11
- Jesus became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14-18
- Jesus has a transformed, glorified body and we will receive a glorified body at His return. Philippians 3:18-21
- Abram gave a tenth of the spoils to Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:4
- Cain brought the leftovers, Abel brought the first fruits, Genesis 4:3-5
- The first born belongs to God. Exodus 13:1-2
- Prior to the tabernacle and the law, there were no priests of God. Hebrew 8:1-5
- The inferior is blessed by the superior. Hebrews 7:5-7
- Tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by the one of whom it is testified that He lives. Hebrews 7:8
- More than 500 people were testifying that they saw a resurrected Jesus and that He lived when Paul was writing his letters. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
- Why would it matter that Levi, through Abraham, paid tithes to Melchizedek if he is a mortal? Hebrews 7:9-10
- Psalm 110 is about Jesus according to Jesus in Matthew 22:41-46
- If Psalm 110:4 is about Jesus then why wouldn’t Hebrews 7:17, which quotes Psalms when it says, “you are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek?”
- Jesus and Melchizedek can’t both be priests forever. Hebrews 7:22-25

???? *Related Links*
Bad arguments:
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Melchizedek
- https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/356-was-melchizedek-the-preincarnate-christ
- https://www.bibleref.com/Hebrews/7/Hebrews-7-8.html
- https://www.samstorms.com/all-articles/post/who-the-heck-is-melchizedek-hebrews-71-10-23-25

???? *Other videos related to this video*
- 5:01 - Misapplying Colossians 2 to celebrate pagan holidays: https://youtu.be/SSbup2NkAV4
- 5:47 & 6:51- Genesis 14 Verse by Verse playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_NBGIln_4kIzoHjYiG9kGx-ZFRXyGGyd
- 7:39 - NathanH83 & CrackYourBible’s Series: Debunking the claim that Melchizedek is Shem: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_NBGIln_4kKmOlvX8jvnNdQcnePh4IF7
- 17:18 - Jesus walked with Adam in the Garden of Eden: https://youtu.be/PC48W-S4tYY

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