Gen 14:20 | MHM | STEP | v. 20 : Melchizedek also blessed God, praising Him for giving Abram victory over his enemies. Abram responded by giving Melchizedek a tenth (a tithe) of all the spoils. We should thank God for our victories and blessings, and show gratitude through giving and acts of worship. Melchizedek’s blessing and Abram’s tithe both point forward to Jesus, our great King and Priest (Exod. 17:15; 1 Sam. 7:10, 12; Judg. 5:1–2; 2 Chron. 20:21; Heb. 7:4 ; Luke 10:21 ).

a Exod.17.15 1Sam.7.10 1Sam.7.12 Judg.5.1 Judg.5.2 2Chr.20.21 Heb.7.4

‏ Genesis 14:20

v. 20: Melchizedek also blessed God, praising Him for giving Abram victory over his enemies. Abram responded by giving Melchizedek a tenth (a tithe) of all the spoils. We should thank God for our victories and blessings, and show gratitude through giving and acts of worship. Melchizedek’s blessing and Abram’s tithe both point forward to Jesus, our great King and Priest (Exod. 17:15; 1 Sam. 7:10, 12; Judg. 5:1–2; 2 Chron. 20:21; Heb. 7:4 ^a; Luke 10:21 ^b).