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Genesis 14 · Grade 4

The Priest-King Blesses Abram

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Genesis 14 is the first war recorded in the Bible. Four powerful kings defeated five kings near the Dead Sea, including the king of Sodom. They carried off people and goods, and Lot was among the captives. Lot's choice to live near Sodom had led him into trouble.

Abram did not decide that Lot's trouble was only Lot's problem. He acted with courage and love. With 318 trained men from his household, he pursued the enemy, divided his forces, attacked by night and rescued Lot and everyone else.

Then a mysterious figure appeared: Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He blessed Abram and praised God for the victory. Abram gave him a tenth of everything. In the New Testament, Hebrews 7 compares Melchizedek to Jesus, who is both King and Priest. Abram refused the king of Sodom's reward, trusting God alone to provide.

Show What You Know

  1. Why was Lot in danger?

  2. How did Abram show love for Lot?

  3. Who was Melchizedek, and whom does he point to?

  4. Why did Abram refuse the king of Sodom's reward?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

LotGodking
  1. Four powerful kings defeated five kings near the Dead Sea, including the of Sodom.
  2. They carried off people and goods, and was among the captives.
  3. Then a mysterious figure appeared: Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of Most High.

Think About It

  1. Abram helped Lot even though Lot's own choice got him into trouble. How can you help someone who made a mistake?

  2. Abram gave a tenth to honor God. What are some ways you can give back to God?

Memory Verse

“Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.”

Genesis 14:18 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you give thanks to God after a success?
  • When should you say no to an offer, even a generous one?

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