Who is Melchizedek? Understanding the "Most High God" & His Names

B4L5 Have you ever wondered why the Bible uses different names for God like "Elohim," "Jehovah," and "Most High"? In this Bible study, Les Feldick breaks down the mystery of Melchizedek in Genesis 14 and reveals the incredible meaning behind the capitalization of "LORD" in your Bible. Discover how the Old Testament names of God directly connect to Jesus’ "I AM" statements in the New Testament. In this lesson, Les walks through Genesis 14, Exodus, and the Gospel of John to explain the progressive revelation of God’s character. You will learn the specific difference between "God" (Elohim) and "LORD God" (Jehovah), and why this distinction matters for your faith. Les also details the seven compound names of Jehovah—such as Jehovah-Jireh and Jehovah-Rapha—and shows how they paint a complete picture of God’s plan for redemption and His sovereignty over all nations as the "Most High." 00:00 – Introduction & Overview 00:56 – Recap: Abraham, Lot, and the Battle of the Kings 02:03 – Who is Melchizedek? (King of Salem & Priest of Most High) 04:10 – The Swiss Watch vs. Alarm Clock Analogy 05:56 – The Difference Between "God" (Elohim) and "LORD God" (Jehovah) 08:10 – Jehovah: The God of Redemption 09:44 – Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Will Provide (Genesis 22) 10:15 – Jehovah-Rapha: The Lord Who Heals (Exodus 15) 12:44 – Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord Our Banner (Exodus 17) 13:43 – Jehovah-Shalom: The Lord Our Peace (Judges 6) 14:15 – Jehovah-Ra'ah: The Lord My Shepherd (Psalm 23) 15:19 – Jehovah-Tsidkenu: The Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23) 16:25 – Jehovah-Shammah: The Lord Is There (Ezekiel 48) 17:09 – Connecting the 7 Names to Jesus’ "I AM" Statements 19:42 – Why the Jews Wanted to Stone Jesus (John 8:56-59) 20:39 – The "Most High God" and the Gentile Nations 21:55 – Conclusion: The Progressive Revelation of God Thank you for watching this lesson! If you enjoyed this deep dive into Scripture, please subscribe to the channel for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching. Be sure to check out our other videos to continue your study through the Bible with Les Feldick. #BibleStudy #LesFeldick #NamesOfGod #Genesis #Theology