Genesis 14

Abraham Goes to Lot

• is living in Hebron- a beautiful city, with springs, well, olives, grapes and good land for raising animals. This is the land the God blessed him with.

Abraham Goes to Lot

• There are powerful armies invading from the East and Lot becomes a prisoner of war. We see the immediate consequences of Lot’s choices

Abraham Goes to Lot

• We also see the character of Abraham. He does not allow Lot to plunder, but he goes to bat for Lot and saves him while he is also faithful to God.

Lot is Captured

• 1. A Military Invasion 2. Political subjugation-for 12 years they are paying taxes to the other armies (v. 4) 3. Political rebellion- after 12 years in the 13th year they decide they are not going to pay the taxes. (v. 4) 4. Military Reprisal (v. 5)

The Rescue

• 1. Abraham is willing to help- travels great distance to help Lot 2. Abraham is prepared for battle (Perhaps Abraham had his men trained because his job was to protect trade routes. Habiru (Abraham is called an outsider) 3. Abraham has practical wisdom and power (Abraham attacks at night)

Help Others?

• We need to be willing to help our brothers and sisters. Who do we know today that need help? Abraham is up against world powers in his day. We are in a battle against evil. It is our job to rescue and come to the aid of those who are battling the evil of this world.

Celebration

• The celebration takes place in the Kings Valley (near Salem-Melchizedek (means king of righteousness/peace) is the king of Salem which means peace). We are told the Melchizedek is the priest of the Most High God (El Elyon) This is the first time that the word priest is uses in scripture. Melchizedek brings bread and wine which is food fit for a king. This a high honor.

Celebration

• 1. Blessings and tithes This is the first time we see the promise from chapter 12. Abraham gives 10% 2. Melchizedek as a picture of Christ.
• Psalm 110:4 (TLB)
• Hebrews 7:3 (TLB)

Abraham and the King of Sodom

• The King of Sodom climbs out of the tar pit and suggest that Abraham takes the stuff and leave him the people. However, this does not seem to be proper. Abraham was in a positon to do whatever he wants.

Foreshadow?

• A. King of Righteousness (Hebrews 7:2) B. King of Salem (King of Peace-Prince of Peace) C. Salem Becomes Jerusalem D. Everlasting to Everlasting-Melchizedek has no genealogy listed-he comes and goes E. Bread and Wine offering- Physical and Spiritual F. Melchizedek blesses others G. Melchizedek accept tithes-Jesus accepts tithes.

First things First

• Genesis 14:22
• Abraham already consulted with God prior to getting into battle. So we need to be careful when we are tired or about to face something that is difficult. We need to always give victory to God and to allow Him to have all the Glory.

Principles that Abraham operated by:

• 1. Seek God’s guidance (v. 22) 2. Give to the Holy (v. 20) 3. Don’t take from the world. (v. 23)

Lot

• God gave Lot a choice- He was delivered but he still decided to go back to wickedness.

Lot

• God gave Lot a choice- He was delivered but he still decided to go back to wickedness.