Genesis 14 · Grade 5
Blessed by God Most High
Read and Think
Genesis 14 shows Abram as a man of courage and integrity. A coalition of four eastern kings crushed a rebellion by five kings of the plain, including Sodom and Gomorrah. They took plunder and captives, including Lot, who now lived in Sodom itself.
When Abram heard, he armed 318 trained men born in his household and pursued the invaders as far as Dan. With a night attack he defeated them and recovered everything. God gave a small household victory over powerful armies.
On his return, two kings met him. Melchizedek, king of Salem (later Jerusalem) and priest of God Most High, brought bread and wine and blessed Abram, declaring that God Most High is possessor of heaven and earth. Abram gave him a tenth of all. In the New Testament, Hebrews 7 presents Melchizedek as a picture of Christ, a priest forever. By contrast, the king of Sodom offered Abram the goods. Abram had sworn to the Lord, God Most High, that he would not take even a thread or a sandal strap, so that no one could say anyone but God had made him rich.
Show What You Know
How did Lot end up a captive?
How does the battle show God's power?
What does Melchizedek say about God?
How does Hebrews 7 use Melchizedek?
What did Abram refuse, and why?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- They took plunder and captives, including , who now lived in Sodom itself.
- gave a small household victory over powerful armies.
- By contrast, the of Sodom offered Abram the goods.
Think About It
Abram met two kings: one offered blessing from God, the other offered riches. How can you tell which offers to accept?
Why does it matter who gets the credit when good things happen in your life?
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?
- How can you be ready to help when someone you love is in trouble?
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