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𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖❗
𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗽. 𝟏𝟕𝟕 "𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐤 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲"

In today's show the guys talk about “𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐤 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲”.

This discussion dives into the biblical figure of Melchizedek, who appears suddenly and mysteriously in the book of Genesis. The passage explores Melchizedek’s meeting with Abraham after Abraham’s victory in battle. Melchizedek’s name means “king of righteousness,” and he served as both king of Salem (Jerusalem) and priest of the Most High God.
The discussion highlights the obscurity surrounding Melchizedek, noting his brief appearance and lack of backstory in Genesis. Abraham’s act of giving Melchizedek a tithe (a tenth of all he had gathered) suggests that Abraham recognized Melchizedek’s superior spiritual rank.

The possibility of Melchizedek being a pre-incarnate Jesus Christ, or a Christophany, is explored. The episode in Genesis 14 is compared to Abraham’s later encounter with the Lord (Yahweh) who appeared as a man in Genesis 17-18.

The book of Hebrews is cited to discuss the concept of Melchizedek’s priesthood and how it relates to Jesus Christ. The text suggests that Melchizedek’s priesthood is a type of Christ’s priesthood, foreshadowing Jesus’ ministry. The possibility that Melchizedek himself was actually Jesus is also presented.

The discussion contrasts the Christian and Mormon views on Melchizedek. In Christianity, Melchizedek is seen as a type of Christ, and his priesthood is understood to be unique to Christ. Mormons, on the other hand, believe that the Melchizedek priesthood is a distinct office that was restored through Joseph Smith and can be held by worthy men in the Mormon Church.