The King of Righteousness

I. FIRST MENTION OF KINGS

1. Rise & rebellion of kings, vv1-12

2. Routing of kings & rescue of Lot, vv13-17

3. Receiving a blessing from King Melchizadek, vv18-20

4. Rebuking the king of Sodom, vv21-24

II. FAITH MANIFESTED IN ITS BATTLES

1. Corruption of power in failures of flesh

2. Care for the weaker in faith when overcome by the world

3. Communion with Christ as a continual reward

4. Compromise withstood by the gracious blessings of God

III. FAITH'S FAVOR FROM MELCHIZADEK

1. The Prophet of Christ v18, Ps 110:4; Heb 6:13-7:28

2. The Priest of Blessing v19-20

3. The King of Peace v18

4. The Possessor of All v20, Ps 110:1

5. The Rod of Thy Strength v21-24, Ps 110:2

IV. FAITH ONLY SOURCE & STAY