HaTikvah

Just started with JH and this particular bible study, and already have learnt a lot just by reading this one section and studying more carefully to answer this first question. From the NKJV Study Bible: 'The phrase "God Most High" is used in both lines of the blessing for special emphasis' For both Abraham and Melchizedek to speak of God in such manner, they acknowledge Him as the source of all blessings, and recognise that He is not only the Creator but "Possessor" of the earth and all within it, things seen and unseen as well as the rest of the solar system etc.

Hi Rosemary - looks like we might be studying this course together judging by the post dates. I'm from Belfast in N. Ireland (UK) and am disabled with a raft of rheumatic conditions which leave me semi-housebound at times. I've been out of work since 1994 and widowed from my wonderful but alcoholic husband Stephen since 1998. I've 2 wonderful stepdaughters who include me heavily in their lives still. I founded a charity for those with one of my conditions (fibromyalgia) in 1995, and although I left as Chair in 2001, I'm still involved quite a lot as I undertake all the fundraising, manage the website (which I created), and am on the Helpline weekly. So I keep fairly busy which is the way I like it! I've done some other online (paid) bible studies which I've thoroughly enjoyed, but with finances at a premium figured I need to look into those like this one that are free. And out of all the available ones, this one really appealed to me, as I've long felt that we truly don't revere God as we should, and are way too familiar with Him. So I wanted a study that pointed me to the Majesty and Holiness of this incredible Being who created us and wants a relationship with us - awesome!