(Genesis 14:18-20)

I. El Elyon

A. Hebrew word “Elyon” simply means “high, higher”
B. Applied to God, emphasizes His might and greatness above all else (Psalm 7:17; 9:2; 50:14; 57:1-3)

II. “Possessor of heaven and earth” (14:19)

A. Source (Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16-17)
B. Supreme owner (Psalm 24:1)
C. Sovereign authority (Isaiah 46:9-10)
D. Sustainer (Nehemiah 9:6)

III. “Who has delivered your enemies into your hand” (14:20)

A. Lot captured (Genesis 14:8-12), rescued (Genesis 14:14-16), and the glory is given to God (Genesis 14:20)
B. God is the ultimate deliverer of His people (Exodus 14:10-14; Psalm 18:2; Isaiah 46:4; 1 Corinthians 10:13)

IV. The connection to Jesus and to us

A. Christ is Son and High Priest of the Most High God (Luke 1:32; Mark 5:7; Hebrews 5:10; Genesis 14:18)
B. We are a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9)