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July 3
Introduction
Today’s reading describes war between four kings from Mesopotamia and five kings from the Jordan Valley. Abram’s nephew Lot, who was living in Sodom, is captured. Abram organizes a military strike and rescues Lot and recovers everything the enemy had taken. Melchizedek, a priest and king of Salem, blesses Abram.
Scripture Reading
Genesis 14:1-24
Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 14:18b, 19
Melchizedek … brought bread and wine to Abram, blessed him, and said, “May the Most High God, who made heaven and earth, bless Abram!”
Reflect
How is Abram depicted in verses 14-16? Does this image of him surprise you? Why or why not? In what way did Melchizedek show hospitality to Abram? What did Abram do in return? In the New Testament, the author of the Letter to Hebrews writes about Melchizedek, describing him as a forerunner of Jesus and his priestly office (see 6:19—7:28). Based on today’s reading, how would you describe Melchizedek?
Pray
Lord God Most High, creator of heaven and earth, all I have comes from you. I thank and praise you for your blessings. May my words and actions this day reflect an extension and sharing of those blessings with others. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those serving in the military.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Genesis 15:1-21: God establishes a covenant with Abram.
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About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Promise.”
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