Jesus in the Old Testament: Melchizedek Foreshadowing Jesus

This past week I wrote two blogs related to Melchizedek and his foreshadowing of Jesus. First, Melchizedek foreshadowed Jesus as a priest. Second, Melchizedek foreshadowed Jesus as a King. This is one of the interesting facts about Melchizedek that we also find true of Jesus - both were priests and kings. 

Yet, Genesis 14 points to another point where the priest and king Melchizedek foreshadowed Jesus, the last supper and the celebration with bread and wine.Genesis 14:18; Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High.

We read in Matthew 26 of Jesus celebrating in the same manner with His closest friends and disciples. Matthew 26:26-28; While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.