The Miracle Table: REDISCOVERING THE POWER OF COMMUNION

by Andrew Murray

When Melchizedek met Abram, he only did two things. Firstly, he gave him bread and wine - symbols of communion and covenant. They had a communion meal together. This is the first time the bread and wine are mentioned in connection with a meal. This is also the first time the priesthood is mentioned. The second thing that happens is that after the bread and wine have been given, Abram is blessed by the priest. Remember, Jesus is not a high priest like Levi, He is a high priest like Melchizedek. What happened under the Levitical priesthood? Under the Levitical priesthood the people would bring their sacrifice and their offering to the priest. What was the prerequisite? The sacrifice had to be pure, without spot or blemish. The priest would examine the sacrifice looking for fault, looking for imperfections. If he found anything wrong, the people were sent anyway. Only if it was a perfect offering could he then pronounce a blessing over the people. But what happened under Melchizedek? Under Melchizedek there was no examination of Abram’s offering. Why? Because Abram didn’t bring one. In a total turn around, it was the priest himself who brought the gift - he brought the bread and wine. All Abram had to do was sit down, and eat, drink, and fellowship with the priest. Then what happened? He got blessed! Melchizedek blessed Abram without requiring anything from him - other than communion. Please see this picture. Under Levi, you give the priest your best, and if it’s good...