Bible Blossom - Storyteller's Handbook

T HE P R OM I S E AND THE P ATRIAR CHS • 55

Theme

The Lord will appoint a king and priest to bless Abraham’s descendants.

Setting

The King’s Valley in Canaan

• Abram • Melchizedek – king of Salem (Jerusalem) in the land of Canaan

Major Characters

Plot

Introduction and Rising Action 1. Abram has just led a military campaign to rescue Lot from a group of five kings who had conquered Sodom. 2. After the victory, Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God, brings provisions for Abram’s forces.

Climax 3. Melchizedek blesses Abram in the name of God.

Falling Action and Resolution 4. Abram gives Melchizedek one-tenth of all his goods.