Who Is Melchizedek?

[@eswn1816]

Excellent Clear and Biblically based teaching. Much appreciated!

[@harveywabbit9541]

Melchizedek = King Jupiter. Jupiter the thunder god, is also ha Shem.

[@eswn1816]

@@harveywabbit9541 Only in your imagination. While there is no doubt mystery to this person, Melchizedek, the Bible is clear that he is a priest of "the Most High God.". He is not God. Jupiter, Zeus and the rest are all pagan idols, possibly modeled after the fallen angels assigned to the nations. It's all outlined in scripture. No need to make things up. 🙏

[@harveywabbit9541]

@@eswn1816 The Most High God (here) is the summer solstice in Leo (El Eyon/YHVH aka the creator of Heaven and Earth (calendar year beginning and ending at the spring equinox. Leo is the sign of Jupiter and the Sun. Juno is the spirit/Air that stirs the waters (Neptune) in Genesis one. Jerusalem is the summer solstice. Remember where Jesus rides the mare and foal (two ass constellations in Cancer) into Jerusalem? Recommend Rivers of Life, by James Forlong.

[@Demolish_DoctrineRichardMadsen]

@@harveywabbit9541 The Hebrew word "Bethlehem" is actually Beyt le Hem or The House of Bread... and I suppose you recognize that name... Peace.

[@Demolish_DoctrineRichardMadsen]

@@harveywabbit9541 In the Hebrew origination of the word "Shem" is defined as: The Name (of Conspicuous Position) and is a direct reference to The Famous Name of The Hero from that story. It does not mean Jupiter... However, The entire description of one Biblical character is as follows: A giant who migrates by rolling who has a blood spot in his forehead and four obvious things with him which look like Brass, Iron, Black with white spikes and Silvery-looking objects, who becomes obvious at a great distance during The End Times. These are the words; Giant, Goliath, Philistine, Gath & a description of his 4 pieces of armor and the Stone in his forehead. He heralds in the new paradigm.. He is the fifth character out from the King (Zeus or Sol, the sun) and yes, Jupiter has all of those aspects and nothing left over... Jupiter, The Great Red Eye (reforming into the forehead as we speak), the Galilean Moons Io, Calisto, Ganymede and Europa, and if ignited to a short-term star would definitely be visible from here, and would in fact be "The brightest Star in the sky" and for one whole year out of every twelve is "...in the East" Peace.

[@pattichapman7296]

I saw you & your teachings for the first time today!! I looked you up on KZbin & found this!! I love the way you teach!! Very clear & to the point. Thank you!! I can’t wait to see more!! I will also thank the guys from Ring Them Bells. I wish I could still thank Dr. Michael S. Heiser. I do miss him a lot. Thanks again!!

[@pastorrich7436]

Since watching this two years ago I have been in my own study of who I have come to understand as the Order of Melchizedek. A priestly order unlike that of Levi not by birth or genealogy but by Divine appointment. Watching this video again it makes so much more sense. (Proverbs 25:2) שלום

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible pastor rich

[@yumisage]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037- Because most of the text written in the Bible is false by man for the purpose of control over the masses. Those who did evil acts had you all where they wanted brainwashed into believing it. Now that spirituality has exposed the truth,exposing religious dishonesty and evil sins of the misinformation in the bibke, the truth is unfolding for all to see. Now the so called religious if you want to believe that is crawling from the pit of hell for the real truth that was hidden by man

[@billbuyers8683]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 the idea is there as are many other ideas that are not stated directly

[@Demolish_DoctrineRichardMadsen]

IMO it is that the English texts of The Bible are 'Under Translated' in that they did not givve the meanings of things that look like the names of persons and things. "The Order of Melchizedek" means: 'Those people dedicated to The King of Righteousness, The King of Peace having true understanding of that King". Only The Son knows The Father, The King of Peace and Righteousness. Christ Jesus is of a group... The Order of Melchizedek. Being there is only one Christ Jesus for this Earth, this requires that YHVH has multiple Earths. Peace.

[@jasonbourne5142]

​@@Demolish_DoctrineRichardMadsenwow you're so off

[@NiobiumThyme]

A wealth of information, excellently presented. Bravo and thank you.

[@MsAwesomelyMe]

Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us. I'm doing some research about this subject so I'm glad I found your channel.

[@amareshpereira]

Thank you brother Chad this is the most detailed explanation and information regarding Melchizedek which I have been searching for many years!

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@rml4224]

Outstanding message and thorough examination...well done...keep up the good work!

[@jessdiaz9288]

Awesome video, very professional! Definitely have to see it more than once. Thank you!

[@karenallen8279]

I appreciate your concise and thorough research. So glad you included the recent information from the dead sea scrolls. Thank you! Great presentation.

[@stevehanner824]

Finally caught up to this episode, it is certainly fascinating. Thanks for sharing this information

[@jptvm6803]

Brother God bless for so generously sharing your Thesis, your hard labour to us. Thanks

[@trishaann3649]

Thank you for your teaching. I've always been very interested in Melchizedek and his divine nature and that he is both king and priest.

[@melchizedekqumran960]

The Other Comforter Spirit of Truth and Parakleto sent for The Bride of The Lamb...

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@jasonbourne5142]

​@@melchizedekqumran960what ?

[@karenwickhorst8226]

I am so glad you add that statement at the end. I just started really learning about the Bible around four years ago. Maybe because I’m a retired teacher, I do my own research and I bring Xeroxes of articles from my own books and I print articles from websites where there is an expansion or just a simple explanation of what we are learning in class. My current teacher totally ignores the printed material that I pass out to my classmates. I have an image I use with friends sometimes-“Bible blinders.” I just recently brought in an essay on the different approaches used to study the Bible, and I think it’s a shame that students wear these blinders and are taught to intentionally ignore other sources that could help elucidate what they’re reading.

[@peggygloria4355]

Really, really appreciated the effort Chad. Truly clear, concise and easy to follow and refer. Lords richest blessings Chad in all you put your hand to do to His glory. Shalom

[@jillmclemore2311]

This an excellent teaching of the the Melchizedek priesthood. I have been fascinated by the scriptures that mention it for years. I learn so very much from you and look forward to all that you teach. You will be in my area speaking this fall and I plan to come and see your talk. Thank you!

[@chadbird1517]

Thank you! Look forward to seeing you there!

[@donotcompromise]

Melchizedek is Jesus in the Old Testament.

[@thomsieloff3463]

My favorite part is when I made the connection that both Malchezedek and Yeshua both did communion. Malchezedek with Abraham, Yeshua with His Apostles. 🕊

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@jasonbourne5142]

You made the connection ? I doubt it

[@pmboord]

Thank you for all the research you have done. God bless.

[@cashabea]

Thankyou for fulfilling your calling to research Melchizedek 🎁

[@stockyphilb7663]

As children and followers of Christ we are all in the order of Melchizedek! Hallelujah! Glory be to His name for growing and maturing the Body of Christ, Jeshua!! I am blessed!!

[@ivoandrijasevic2826]

Bred and Vine???

[@elrogers1555]

Amazing. I love getting a legit and unbiased hermeneutic from someone knowledgeable and passionate. Thank you!

[@carolherm]

Thank you for this. In all honesty, I don't fully understand. I'm going to watch this again and read your thesis. Many thanks for this.

[@dspver]

Very Insightful research, thanks for sharing it with everyone

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@dalebassett2999]

Just found your channel. Your the teacher I've been searching for to study literature to better understand the Bible. I hope the journey I've just started with you is insightful as my heart is leading me to believe it will be.

[@zionrose007]

By far this was the greatest and most logical interpretation of Melchizedek I've ever heard. Most pastors need to study outside the traditional theological box. Thank you Chad!

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

Amen 🙏 Who is Melchizedek kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfMhYybjruZrpo

[@hernandez-yanezboldvoyager2623]

You are right about being an interpretation because is all that it is. Read The Book Of Melchisedek by yourself and find out how clearly and simply Abraham calls and acknowledges Melchisedek as The Messiah. Do not let anyone put their own ideas into your head without verifying the facts by yourself. Of course it can sound logical, but there are many opinions that "sound logical" and are totally the opposite. In The Book Of Melchisedek it cleary states AND EXPLAINS how all happened and how Melchisedek and Jesus are the same person!

[@thetruthfornow6045]

@@hernandez-yanezboldvoyager2623 Is the book of Melchizedek in the King James bible? I have not seen it.

[@hernandez-yanezboldvoyager2623]

@@thetruthfornow6045 no, but it's part of The Dead Sea Scrolls that God has allowed us to discover back in 1947.

[@evollman]

@@hernandez-yanezboldvoyager2623 This is covered in Chad’s doctoral thesis. Just because it was found in Qumran does not make it authoritative. It just makes it historical.

[@ProphetofGrace]

15:30 May i have biblical refrence for these comparisons descriptions please.. Ps great work!

[@chadbird1517]

If you mean the 15:30 mark on the video, the reference is Hebrews 7:3, "He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever." The Greek verb for "resembling" (ἀφομοιόω) can be translated as "similar to" or "made like." Thanks for watching!

[@johndaniel3878]

Excellent presentation! Very helpful and a wonderful understanding. I’m lay speaking on Hebrews 7 and needed this- Thanks for your good work. 🙏♒️🔜

[@maryannsosnowski9429]

I love your book Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. My whole church is reading it for Lent It is so wonderful I have learned so much and has made my Spiritual journey so much more rich ❤.

[@ekimsinned1757]

Thank you for this teaching. God bless and keep you.

[@kurtgersbach1858]

Thank you, Chad for sharing your studies. Well done! Yes, one wonderful day we will come to know this great Highpriest. I think we will hear his whole story and will be amazed and so thankful that he has prepared the way of Abraham, blessing Abram.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

Amen 🙏 Who is Melchizedek kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfMhYybjruZrpo

[@hernandez-yanezboldvoyager2623]

Well, instead of listening to "The Bible according to Chad" why don't you read The Book Of Melchisedek tell you the truth. And that is that Melchisedek is The Messiah. Abraham does not beat around tbe bush, he clearly states and acknowledges Melchisedek as God himself. Not based on human ideas or "translation services". Let the word speak for itself.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible,.l

[@Vfrets]

This gentleman needs his own TV channel

[@donotcompromise]

Hope not! This teacher is telling you to look outside the Bible to get better understanding, just like Joseph Smith, Muhammad, etc. stay clear. Melchizedek is Jesus in the Old Testament.

[@hunasajeen]

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[@Vfrets]

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[@nachojoe6286]

I agree with you! It was a great video

[@kathrynphillips3710]

This was divinely timed 🙏 Thankyou most kindly 🙏

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@atarahchomah1463]

I really enjoy your channel, sir. Truly a blessing. 🙏🏼❤ G-D Bless

[@timmcneelyhq]

Brilliant. I learned so much from listening to you. Thank you.

[@lazaroojeda3771]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@user-hd1qx2bd1r]

Thank You Mr. Bird. I tried reading more about Melchizedec on a number of occasions, and I'm Christian, but so many faiths, from so many time periods, with so much diversity, only gave me one conclusion, No one on planet earth could ever piece out the actual truth about it all. There's no unscrambling scrambled eggs. I felt we only can go by what God has said, that we do know is truth. God picked Melchizedek, he was Civil servant King and Priest of a town, and God was proud of his ability. Abraham loved his nephew, and saved him, and Abraham gave tithes of his goods to Melchizedek to keep the town going, and Melchizedek recognized Abraham's contribution. Mel and Abram obeyed and loved God. Simple as that. God saw it in their hearts, so he gave them jobs to do, that needed a stout heart. And both men, did their vey best, made some mistakes, but they kept going.

[@lorraineokie2054]

Thank you for further clarification references Scripture and Other Biblical Commentators . I previously did study with Matthew Nolan Torah to the Tribes on Melchizedek and was very insightful. Now 2 years later here you are with additional information collaboration of references. Also from another Hebrew Scholar Kevin O’ Neil Truth Matters JERUSALEM YERUSHALAYIM SHALOM SHALAM

[@ValkyrieMagnus]

Thanks for this video. It makes the story of Melchizedek more clear.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@IIICorn]

Excellent teaching…! The best I have heard on this this subject

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@HUNGER4HOLINESS]

Really enjoy your teaching i listen daily

[@bethsiderius8034]

Thank you this is wonderful! So hungry to understand

[@revisitingchristianity7138]

I'm glad I found this man.

[@keithaguirre4927]

Thank you for this, I am going to read your thesis, thanks for sharing your research and knowledge with us. Important topic I believe.

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Appreciated short lecture on this biblical person🙌🏽

[@shamrock1961]

Chad I wish you would publish your thesis into book form.

[@mattblyth5840]

Great stuff! This really helped clarify a lot of questions.

[@chadbird1517]

I’m glad it did! Thanks for the feedback.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

@@chadbird1517 Thank you for this teaching. You can watch my video and this topic also. Who is Melchizedek kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfMhYybjruZrpo

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible,.l

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

​@chadbird1517 You brain dead satan system zombie, "don't make any long term plans, because you, and every zombie living on this satan zombie earth are getting sent to the promised land real soon"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charlesknight3204]

Chad ... I just watched your first (but definitely not your last, video. You have clarified a lot of things for me and inspired me to research and learn more on the nature and impact of Melchizedek. Thank you sir! Color me a new subscriber!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all things great and good!!! Take care, be safe, all my best and God bless. Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠🐩🖖✝️🙏☃️🤪

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@zeketargaryen1440]

You have really educated me on this Now to dive deeper... Thank You🔥

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@catherinem4130]

Very interesting, Chad! thank you

[@sheba8433]

Very, good explanation. Makes a lot of sense to read literature outside the Bible . I will save this video and read your thesis .

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@caseyjones8203]

Very well put together video, thank you.

[@aberfitchbabe711]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you!!!

[@logmaker3609]

Dead sea scrol first published in 1965? I did found the same story in the Urantia book (published in 1950)

[@ggman946]

Most excellent teaching. Thank you!

[@andalusianguitarist]

Problem is that there is no Biblical reference that links Melchizedek to a Canaanite King. It is only done by tradition. The term " Order of Melchizedek" is simply in reference to the humanity of Jesus Christ and prior to that humanity he was Melchizedek since the reason for Jesus having quoted the text was in relation to who the Messiah truly was. Was he after David or before David? Jesus was emphasizing the fact that Messiah Melchizedek was before David. The reason for Psalm 110: 1-4 mentioning the Order of Melchizedek Involves two factors which have been overlooked. The 1st scenario which = the Alpha being the context of the conversation which existed prior to the Incarnation and is linked with the information in John 1:1 and 2nd scenario being the Omega offspring of David =the Kingship of putting all enemies under his feet would be a post Incarnation scenario of (Romans 1:3, 4) in its proper context which commenced with the overshadowing of Mary and what took place in Bethlehem as well as the resurrection from the dead= retaking up of his former glory but now in the form of the God -man being Melchizedek made like the Son of God. It is within the context of the first scenario= Alpha that reveals that Melchizedek was a preexistant being prior to the Incarnation and that is the reason as to why King David refers to Melchizedek as his Lord. Scenario # 2 =That Kingship which would be established upon the throne of David after Melc was made man which = the Order of Melc existed prior to the Incarnation as Melchizedek himself who would later be born on earth as Jesus Christ and upon taking the humanity of Jesus Christ he has the human genetics along with the retaking of his former glory of Melc in the context of Romans 1:4 and Hebrews 6:19-20. Upon taking humanity upon himself Melchizedek was made like the Son of God from the Omega perspective = offspring of David. The matter of Melchizedek's appearance in Genesis not being a Christophany and instead being a Canaanite King, can you please quote chapter and verse? Another important factor was your presentation of Document 11Q13 which clearly identified Melchizedek with the Elohim and not with the tradition of a Canaanite King. Another problem involves tradition in reference to Melchizedek being the Patriarch Shem who survived the flood. It is rather obvious that if indeed Shem was representing Melchizedek we still have two problems 1) Shem had a genealogy which began with Noah and he also had a mother and 2) At some point he died unless God took him to heaven without seeing death as perhaps 1 of those 24 elders mentioned in the book of Revelation or one of the people who rose from the dead and walked around the city of Jerusalem when Christ died and was resurrected. What Paul is writing in Hebrews 7:1-3 regarding the eternity of Melchizedek is simply a repetition of the inextricable link with the eternity of Melchizedek as revealed in Psalm 110:1-4. This whole subject matter relates to the importance of the two scenarios of Alpha and Omega of which Jesus mentioned in reference to himself in Revelation 22:13-16. The Canaanite perspective has no biblical foundation yet the eternity of Melchizedek is confirmed by Jesus in those verses where he states that he is the Alpha as well as the root of David which = before David thus confirming what is stated in Psalm 110:1-4 Melchizedek prior to David= root of David in the Alpha scenario prior to the Incarnation.

[@chrisdjernaes9658]

Thanks for that very complete explanation! Can you explain the core message of the King Priest Melchizedek and what is the Order of Melckzedek?

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible,.l

[@cp_414]

​@@lufhopespeacefully2037What? The trinity is supported by the bible

[@lanaeustachy892]

You’re the best Chad!!!!

[@frankbushuyumutaremwa2470]

You're such a blessing!

[@NAKITENDEROME-xx1sw]

Thank you for letting us to know all this secret about melchizedek

[@kac2794]

Sometimes, when I meditate this spirit ( melchizedek)comes to me and speaks to me without words. I never knew who it was before my meditations. Melchizedek shows me these geometric shapes and guides me through life. I came here for answers. What do you think it means?

[@jptvm6803]

The Spirit, if it doesn't make you to know more of Lord Jesus, must be rebuked

[@PfarrerMilianSL]

That's sound contextual exegesis and at the same time Christ-centered. :-) Thanks so much!

[@simonefreitas1515]

Chad has the divine ability to clarify the truths presented!

[@coutovee]

Excellent explanation!

[@jerrygonzales46]

Excellent information.

[@marthachilds6167]

Thank you Chad.

[@hannahrappaport8054]

Thank you for this study. It added something to an experience I had being ordained as a Gnostic priest. In that ordination the bishop says, you are now a priest in the order of Melchizedek FOREVER. Also Melchizedek coming at the end of time seems to be confirmed by the channeled body of work spoken through Paul Selig, beginning with the book I Am The Word. After 11 books I find no flaws in the teaching, geared to our times. Blessings and Love♾

[@tedomer3627]

Thank you for your research.

[@prophettray3973]

In the book of Jasher we're told, both Shem and Eber ( Heber Hebrew) dwelt in Salem and taught Abraham, Isaac and Jacob at different times about the righteousness of God. I believe Eber was Melchizedek. 😮 Though I've lost all my note's on this study from 30 or so years ago. Abraham is called a Hebrew shortly after his fellowship with Melchizedek. Just my humble thoughts! Loved your video 🎥 T. Ray

[@gadfinancefoundation4579]

God richly bless you from The Netherlands

[@Chewie576]

Great video!! Really enjoyed it!

[@susancampos8959]

Hi Chad , I agree the priesthood of Melchizedek is very interesting! I just believe He was , from the beginning As he was born obviously God s gift to humanity. Sent him to Earth through his mother that died. And He is a preist forever too! Fantastic! So I just keep it simple to avoid confusion.

[@kemouygeorge2960]

So, when did Melchezdeck's rule on earth end?

[@pyrojoe1404]

The best explanation! Few questions for you... 1. Does Melchizedek have any known lineage to Joseph and/or Mary? 2. In Matthew 1:1-17 it tells the lineage of Jesus but through Joseph's decendents. If Joseph was not Jesus actual biological father, why would that lineage be written as so? Why not Mary's lineage. 3. Someone told me that Mary and Joseph were from two tribes made out of kings and priests. Is there any correlation in any of this?

[@mathiasniemeier4359]

I sometimes wonder if Jesus was given a body, worked through it? Yet that seems to be so self.I am sure I am wrong. 😊❤

[@benwalsh5840]

I am noticing how you are not mentioning the Book of Melchizedek found on KZbin. The scroll is found in cave 6 next to the dead sea in 1947 and kept hidden until 1996. In the Book Melchizedek himself says he is placing the scroll in a cave and it will be found 4000 years hence by a Bedouin wanderer in the desert. That's exactly what happened. He said when it is found it will change the world.

[@Danielight]

God Bless You!

[@Demolish_DoctrineRichardMadsen]

@Chad Bird Regarding the name "Melchizedek King of Salem" As you pointed out: Salem comes from the word Shalom, which means 'Peace'. Like Yah-ru-shalom means: Founded Peace, or Founded in Peace, or Founded Peacefully. ...but you did not finish translating the word "mal-kee-tseh'-dek" which means: King of Righteousness Now without a cue, and referring to The Bible having a singular authorship, the full name is... King of Righteousness and Peace. This name must mean only one thing. Peace.

[@NotLikeWhatYouThink]

Islam m'eans peace..muslim means the one who submit to will of God..thats why abrahamic religion greet each other said assalamualaikum/salam or shalom..peace be upon you..christian didnt greet that way..

[@Demolish_DoctrineRichardMadsen]

@@NotLikeWhatYouThink To be more vulgar, Melchizedek must be directly referring to The Father in Heaven, The King of Righteousness and The King of Peace. Of course... that is not how traditional Abrahamics look at it. Peace

[@sanghaoflove]

Melchizedek as "TEACHERS", are teaching through the conscious channel named Paul Selig, NOW, in real time and They started dictating text books in 2009 and are continuing to this present day. (this comment posted August 14, 2024.)

[@noisno.6512]

Well, I haven't had the chance to go over your thesis to this but I can believe it took two years to study using all these available resources. It's easy to do. Here's my small contribution to add this topic: Jude 14 KJV Thank you, for the video.

[@oldschoolsaint]

Would 2 Enoch have been considered "extra Biblical" by the writer of Hebrews? Or is such characterization a product of our modern understanding of the Biblical canon?

[@chadbird1517]

He would not have considered it to have been in the category of prophetic books with divine authority (=canonical) because there’s no evidence anyone ever did.

[@oldschoolsaint]

@@chadbird1517 I love your videos and teaching style. I just subscribed and already viewed a few. You effectively pack a lot of great information inside 20-30 minute segments. I love that and thank you for your efforts. However, the response you provided seems to be arguing from a point of ignorance. Do we in fact know what Jews in the early 1st century considered canonical? Please know that this is a sincere question. I seek knowledge not confrontation.

[@chadbird1517]

@@oldschoolsaint A convincing case has been made that, yes, we have evidence that the canonical limits were already basically in place by the 1st century. See the argument in Andrew Steinmann's book, The Oracles of God.

[@oldschoolsaint]

@@chadbird1517 Thank you Chad. If you don't mind, I have a question for you. I've been in ongoing discussions (more like combative arguments) with Hebrew Israelites regarding whom salvation is for. For the most part, their race based scriptural interpretations are pretty easy to cut down to size. The one I've mildly struggled with is Matthew 15:26, the story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Have you done a video on that verse story? If not, any recommendations on commentaries that might be helpful? Thanks. Be well.

[@oldschoolsaint]

@@chadbird1517 Oops. Sorry Chad. I see you did do a video on Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Watching now!

[@gerritlageweg2055]

Enjoyed your video, always have been fasinated by the character Melchizedek!

[@6413Teddy]

Very interesting thank you sir

[@sgt.grinch3299]

This information is important. Thanks for the truth.

[@harveywabbit9541]

Melchi = King and Tzedek/Tsedek/sedek = Jupiter. Melchisedek = King Jupiter.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@thepainefultruth]

Outstanding, scholarly and unbiased presentation, thank you. Chad, are you familiar with Eli Shukron's excavation in the City of David which he styles as Temple Zero? It's dated to the Middle Bronze Age (the age of Melchizedek and Abraham and the [natural] destruction of Sodom). It was in the open, has four chambers and is an early Canaanite holy site. It has a grain and an olive press, an altar and a standing stone or Matzevah (possibly Jacob's Stone?). The late Dr. Earnest L. Martin, in his book "The Temples that Jerusalem Forgot" (2000), presents massive evidence that the Jewish Temples were in the City of David, with the Haram al-Sharif being the Fortress Antonia. I've recently come to the conclusion that Temple Zero is a Canaanite proto-Temple of Zion, located just above the Gihon Spring. Eli says that the Temple Zero was deliberately sheltered by walls and a stone ceiling and respectfully buried. Eli, however, does not dispute that the Temples were on the now traditional Temple Mount, but I think, as did Jews in the middle of the first millennia, that it was in the City of David. Whether Jesus' prophesy that there would not be one stone left on another was an actual prophesy or backed in, the quote wouldn't have made it into the Bible if it hadn't appeared that way. I think it's very telling that the first verse in Psalm 110 was quoted by Jesus in all three synoptic gospels, as his argument that the Messiah (???Melchizedek???) was not the Son of David. Speaking of Sodom, can you make sense of Genesis 14, which appears to conflate Malchizedek, the King of Salem, with the otherwise unnamed King of Sodom?

[@chadbird1517]

Thank you very much for this helpful, additional information. No, I am not familiar with Shukron's excavation, but I will gladly look into it. It stands to reason that there were temples in Jerusalem prior to Solomon's since the city had been the habitation of Jebusites before, who presumably had their own temple(s). Regarding Genesis 14: I do not think we need to see a conflation of the two kings, Melchizedek and Sodom's king, although the Melchizedek section (vv. 18-20) does seem to be an intrusive addition to the otherwise smooth narrative. I suspect what the author is doing is boldly contrasting the two kings. Sodom's king "goes out" and the first thing he says is "give." Melchizedek, on the other hand, "brought out" a gift and spoke a blessings. Given Sodom's reputation, this contrast between the two kings is likely deliberate.

[@BigJFindAWay]

Just a slight word of caution. Don’t assume that the people of Salem at the time of Melchizedek were Jebusites. Jebusites aren’t mentioned as inhabitants of Salem in Genesis but in a generic way. An inscription from Mari in eastern Syria mentions the Jebusites as a local semi nomadic people. I think it very likely that the Jebusites originally moved about quite a bit but ended up conquering Salem and taking it over from the original inhabitants who Melchizedek was the king of.

[@sofianjmekeru8525]

Amen! God bless you!🙏👑🌹

[@DerGlaetze]

Thank you Chad, for shedding light from your own diligent study about the priesthood of Melchizedek, which I have, as a Latter Day Saint.

[@thereseservais924]

Interessant too : Mike Winger series about Jesus in the Old Testament. Nr 5 (or 6, one of the first ones) is about Melchizedek.

[@autonomouspublishingincorp8241]

Melchizedek is a title, not a name, although since priesthoods were passed in lineage it could be thought of as a Sir-name or "last" name. Thus Melchizedek is not so much a person as a lineage. This can be seen in the oldest oral traditions, and Abrahamic texts. Equating 'Melchizedek' to a specific person is a little like referring to everyone with the last name 'Smith' as the same guy.

[@shanejohns7901]

How many different people were called Jesus? Josephus, the first century Jewish historian mentions no fewer than 19 different Yeshuas/Jesii, about half of them contemporaries of the supposed Christ! Yet who comes to mind when you say "Jesus" with no other clarifier?

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@shanejohns7901]

@@biblicallycorrectjr5802 Another imagined figure. Philo equated Melchizedek with the logos as well. It's an imagined perfection -- like a perfect sphere or circle. Or better still, a 'frictionless plane'. I don't have a problem believing that these perfect imaginary figures sit up there in the realm where pi and phi, Pythagorean's theorem, etc., reside. Because I don't take these stories to be anything more than stories. Unicorns exist in that realm as well. There's near universal recognition of these unicorns among the general population as well. Yet where are they? What use is served by pretending they're real? Entertainment? Or the transmission of cultural values as was done in the Odyssey and the Illiad?

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@faiththomas6014]

Thank you for this, Melchizedek has been on my mind with many questions. I still have questions that you are unable to make clear and I want to know him better.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@Kathleen-d6y]

Melchizedek IS God Himself. The bread an wine He shared with Abram was the New Covenant that God cut with Abram as man's representative. The Bible says that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us..so the covenant to forgive his sin was cut while Abraham was still Abram, the sinner, the Gentile.. Abram gave Him a tithe, because the Bible says the tithe belongs to the Lord and Abram knew Melchizedek is YHWH. Believe it. Then read Psalm 110. Now, God is speaking to His Son Yeshua in heaven.. Yeshua is a priest forever according to the order that was established by His father, the King of Salem and the Priest of Righteousness, Melchizedek.

[@TheSebastianML]

Great video!!!

[@javieragonzalez3781]

Outstanding master blessed thesis .. many valid questions arise from the the pre diluvial conception and his post diluvial survival,.... within the context of their understood concepts of those days, not having a father doesn't mean not being a progenitor involved and not having a mother means the woman was never able to stand up in her feet/nor project her new born into the Cosmos after birth, ( a fully developed child was delivered after labor from an already dead pregnant woman, .. still could happen in our modern days )all of Melchizedek conception and birth stayed at an earthly ground and a possible underground level, ...due to the pre diluvial timing involved, maybe a science-'Fiction' book is the easiest and safetiest way to lead us into a more comprehensive understanding in present time....

[@chrisshonga]

Thank you for your explanation

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible,.l

[@derpfrog5625]

Wonder if Melchisadeck was active pre flood? Was he?

[@159awi]

Very interesting. Thank you. I've been fascinated with the Melchizedek figure for some time now.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@steverose234]

The Bible only has incomplete and limited information on Melchizedek. Too much missing information on him

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@surethabadenhorst]

Please read all of Hebrews 5 for context and specifically verse 10-11 I quote here: ...Called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,” of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. Paul had a lot to say on Melchizedek which the people weren't spiritually matured to hear. I think it's important we realise there was certainly a spirirual aspect to him and he was clearly an important figure.

[@mathiasniemeier4359]

I agree. it would be so wonderful if you had you had your own channel!😮 when I went through the Bible, I thought maybe that melzeisdick was Jesus son of the living God! I must agree, it would be such a treat ,if you had you own channel. 😊I am not a great reader as time has gone by ,so I enjoy listening to the Bible. Thank you for the bitter that you have shared. GOD bless you ,Shelley ❤

[@jamesaustin2847]

Where can I get a copy of the book of melchizidek?

[@chadbird1517]

It’s not available in book form, but you can read a PDF of it by clicking on the link at the bottom of the video description.

[@jamesaustin2847]

@@chadbird1517 do you think R H Charles will publish it in a book? Is it in free Domain to even publish like the book of Enoch etc. ?

[@theHentySkeptic]

really interesting topic and very well researched and presented. thanks for your good work. May God bless you.

[@marlondowney4033]

Your master thesis link isn't working anymore

[@chadbird1517]

You might try it again. I clicked on it and it took me to the document. Thanks!

[@marlondowney4033]

@@chadbird1517 all good THANKS!!

[@octavialaprairie4525]

This was wonderful. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@JeweLinHisHans]

I was hoping you would discuss the Melchizedek temple found in the city of David

[@harveywabbit9541]

Could be...since Jerusalem is the Summer Solstice. Melchizedek = King Jupiter. Jupiter the thunder god, is also ha Shem and the big ball of consuming fire which blesses us with light and warmth. King Jupiter blesses us with the spring sun (bread) and summer sun (wine)...better save some for the winter.

[@biblicallycorrectjr5802]

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[@emitch9213]

Thank you!

[@terrancehall774]

this is the best and most complete fact based discussion i have come across.

[@AB-jn8sz]

What about the timeline of genealogy in the Greek Septuagint vs. the modern day Bible? Seems the modern scripture was re-written at some point so the life of Shem would overlap Abraham thus pointing to the Messiah must come from the Levi priesthood instead of Gods priesthood of Melchizedek.

[@chadbird1517]

The question of the relationship between the LXX and the Masoretic text is so vast and complicated that some scholars research that field for their careers, so we won't be untying that knot in a single comment. All I will add, by way of clarification, is that it's not an issue of the "modern day Bible" or scripture "re-written." We have plenty of early textual evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls that aligns with much of the later Masoretic text, thus showing that the Scriptures were not rewritten. Were there differences between the Greek and Hebrew? Yes, certainly. But there are plenty of ways to attempt to explain these differences that are fair and balanced and scholarly. For a basic resource on this, see Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible by Emmauel Tov.