Kitchen Table Theology
Where Coffee, Conversation, and Theology Meet. During my 40 years in ministry, I’ve developed an increasing burden for what I sense to be an increase in biblical illiteracy, not only among those in our churches, but also in the young men and women entering the ministry. Conversely, I am hopeful, because I also sense a hunger from people to learn and know biblical truth and the things of God has revealed to us in Scripture. Our Kitchen Table Theology team has developed a list of over 150 doctrinal topics which I, along with one of my cohosts, Jen Denton or Tiffany Coker, examine weekly. Our goal is to educate and share biblical truth on the same level as if we were sitting at your kitchen table with a Bible and a pot of southern pecan coffee in front of us. Welcome to the table!
Kitchen Table Theology
141 Bonus Episode: Q&A
In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston explore the biblical figure of Melchizedek and his relation to Jesus Christ. Melchizedek means "king of righteousness" and is mentioned in Genesis and Psalms. They discuss why Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek and how David mentions him as a type of Christ in Psalm 1:10. They also talk about Christophanies and Theophanies, appearances of Christ or God respectively. Finally, they dive into the concept of prayer in relation to determinism and fatalism. This conversation provides an insightful look into Melchizedek's relationship to Jesus and God's plan for our lives.
[00:00 - 07:00] Unveiling the Enigma of Melchizedek and Jesus
- The Necessity of True Knowledge of God to Eradicate Error: Insights from John Calvin
- Deciphering the Identity of Melchizedek: Adam's Question
- The Majesty of Melchizedek: A King, Priest, and "King of Righteousness"
- Acknowledging Melchizedek's Superiority: Abraham's Tithe
- Melchizedek as a Foreshadow of Christ: Unpacking David's Messianic Psalm
[07:01- 14:00] Was Jesus Pre-Incarnate as Melchizedek?
- Jesus is present in the Old Testament
- Melchizedek might be Jesus Christ pre-incarnate
- Hebrews 6:20 supports that Jesus became a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek
- Hebrews 7:3 describes Melchizedek as without beginning or end, resembling the Son of God
[14:01 - 26:42] Closing Segment
- God predetermines all events, but it's not fatalistic
- Our choices and prayers impact the future
- Faith-fueled prayers elicit God's response
- God includes us in His work and purpose
Quotes:
“Error can never be eradicated from the heart of man until true knowledge of God has been implanted in it.” - John Calvin
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!