Melchizedek

[Dennis1209]

2 hours ago, Alive said:

Because of entropy entering the world, I have often wondered whether or not the early generations were far more capable than we are.

Smarter, better memories and generally more robust in mind and body.

That's my thought. One example I think about, is Nimrod constructing a building to reach heaven. Those people were not stupid, they were not trying to build a skyscraper on flat desert sand. I believe they were constructing a man-made mountain, a high place; to reconnect with the dead spiritual beings destroyed by the deluge (secret and forbidden knowledge). 

If find the wording for Nimrod; "that he became", interesting, but that's neither here nor there... 

I look at all the mountains and high places mentioned in the Bible; in many cases, supernatural events and activities occur there. I will not go into any connections, but the Garden of Eden was also on a mountain. Indicated in Ezekiel 28:13-16, and a single head source of a river dividing into four (elevation). 

All temples and shrines for Baal were erected on high places and mountains, why? There's ziggurats all around the world, even to today. The serpent mound in Ohio, even where I spent 42 years, the Cahokia Mounds. Naturally their theory fits evolution, and it was built, one basket full at a time. 

At the Cahokia Mounds, Il., there is a United Nations flag flying there. It has been declared a global historical site, and thus controlled by the U.N. I'm wondering how many other "high places" have the U.N. flag of protection? 

[Alive]

18 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

That's my thought. One example I think about, is Nimrod constructing a building to reach heaven. Those people were not stupid, they were not trying to build a skyscraper on flat desert sand. I believe they were constructing a man-made mountain, a high place; to reconnect with the dead spiritual beings destroyed by the deluge (secret and forbidden knowledge). 

If find the wording for Nimrod; "that he became", interesting, but that's neither here nor there... 

I look at all the mountains and high places mentioned in the Bible; in many cases, supernatural events and activities occur there. I will not go into any connections, but the Garden of Eden was also on a mountain. Indicated in Ezekiel 28:13-16, and a single head source of a river dividing into four (elevation). 

All temples and shrines for Baal were erected on high places and mountains, why? There's ziggurats all around the world, even to today. The serpent mound in Ohio, even where I spent 42 years, the Cahokia Mounds. Naturally their theory fits evolution, and it was built, one basket full at a time. 

At the Cahokia Mounds, Il., there is a United Nations flag flying there. It has been declared a global historical site, and thus controlled by the U.N. I'm wondering how many other "high places" have the U.N. flag of protection? 

Ya...I tend to avoid most of that sort of thing.  I used to, but have found it to be a distraction. 

[Faith-Not-Fear]

17 hours ago, Alive said:

Because of entropy entering the world, I have often wondered whether or not the early generations were far more capable than we are.

Smarter, better memories and generally more robust in mind and body.

They had to be, according to creation scientists. They say the world not only had higher oxygen levels, but it actually had a "hyperbaric" atmosphere.  Theories state the firmament blocked harmful radiation and maybe children had a slower growth rate because of the older ages listed people started to procreate. Today, they say brain cells die in the baby during pregnancy.  Maybe they didn't before the flood. No wonder we see hints of ancient high technology. 

[Faith-Not-Fear]

Wow, it is mind blowing to learn how long Shem and others lived. I once saw a very useful chart that had the overlapping lifespans and timelines of ancient Bible men. Has anyone else read the story that Nimrod was so evil by what he did to children that Shem killed him as judgment? I read it in a kindle book, I think the one called Babylon Religion. I have Hislop's The Two Babylons, but have not read it yet.

Edited September 19, 2021 by Faith-Not-Fear

[Desopixi Seilynam]

1 hour ago, Faith-Not-Fear said:

Has anyone else read the story that Nimrod was so evil by what he did to children that Shem killed him as judgment?

It was Esau that killed Nimrod, it is recorded in the book of Jasher, which book is mentioned in our cannon.

Esau killed Nimrod and was then very faint from the battle, and coming home from that battle
he met Jacob and desired some of his soup. Is how the story goes in Jasher.

 

[Faith-Not-Fear]

9 minutes ago, Desopixi Seilynam said:

It was Esau that killed Nimrod, it is recorded in the book of Jasher, which book is mentioned in our cannon.

Esau killed Nimrod and was then very faint from the battle, and coming home from that battle
he met Jacob and desired some of his soup. Is how the story goes in Jasher.

 

I see. Thanks.  I have been meaning to read more of those books not included in the KJV .

[Ancient]

On 9/18/2021 at 10:06 AM, Dennis1209 said:

I don't know about you, but I've always wondered about the mystery of Melchizedek? I've studied the subject, along with the three main views of who he was, and read many commentaries. I read an excellent two part article on the website "Rapture Ready", that goes into great detail and is well researched. It's a two part lengthily commentary and well worth the time. The link below is for part two, so if you are interested, don't forget to read part one first.

The Mysterious, Mesmerizing Melchizedek, Part II :: By Randy Nettles - Rapture Ready 

One thing if I understood correctly in Part II, the author states Abraham died before Shem. To be brief, without providing the dates, etc.; my research and notes document Shem out lived Abraham. I'm old now and senility seems to be settling in these days. Am I correct Shem out lived Abraham? If not, I have a bunch of notes I need to go back to and change. 

Did you know Melchizedek is two Hebrew words combined? Did you come across that info in your studies and the commentaries you read? Is Melchizedek a person? Or could Melchizedek be a position of authority? Needs to be understood from the Hebraic mindset. 

Shem are where the Semites come from i.e. the Semitic peoples. Interesting to follow the lines of Noah's 3 sons, and see how the blessings and curses have followed through those lines.

Yeshua our High Priest is in the order of Melchizedek. Very interesting concept, again prodding the question is Melchizedek a person or position.

Shalom 

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On 9/17/2021 at 8:06 PM, Dennis1209 said:

I don't know about you, but I've always wondered about the mystery of Melchizedek? I've studied the subject, along with the three main views of who he was, and read many commentaries. I read an excellent two part article on the website "Rapture Ready", that goes into great detail and is well researched. It's a two part lengthily commentary and well worth the time. The link below is for part two, so if you are interested, don't forget to read part one first.

The Mysterious, Mesmerizing Melchizedek, Part II :: By Randy Nettles - Rapture Ready 

One thing if I understood correctly in Part II, the author states Abraham died before Shem. To be brief, without providing the dates, etc.; my research and notes document Shem out lived Abraham. I'm old now and senility seems to be settling in these days. Am I correct Shem out lived Abraham? If not, I have a bunch of notes I need to go back to and change. 

If you haven't already, I highly recommend the book, Ancient Order of Melchizedek by Ken Johnson, Th. D.  You can find it at Amazon.

[Dennis1209]

56 minutes ago, Saved.One.by.Grace said:

If you haven't already, I highly recommend the book, Ancient Order of Melchizedek by Ken Johnson, Th. D.  You can find it at Amazon.

I watch him on YouTube and have his webpage book marked. He's one smart individual! I'll have to get that book, thanks! I need more time to watch many more of his videos and study his web resources. 

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5 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

I watch him on YouTube and have his webpage book marked. He's one smart individual! I'll have to get that book, thanks! I need more time to watch many more of his videos and study his web resources. 

Like you, I wanted to know more about the Order of Melchizedek.

(Genesis 14:18)  And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.)
(Psalms 110:4)  The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
(Hebrews 5:6)  as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
(Hebrews 5:10)  being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
(Hebrews 6:20)  where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
(Hebrews 7:1)  For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
(Hebrews 7:10)  for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
(Hebrews 7:11)  Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?
(Hebrews 7:15)  This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,
(Hebrews 7:17)  For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”  [ESV]