Genesis 15

After the victory Abram and the Creator both receive a similar blessing from Melchizedech. Abram and the Creator are mentioned not only in the same breath but in the same way. Moreover, Abram’s blessing is bestowed by the Creator of heaven and earth, who was first mentioned in Genesis 1:1. The blessing of creation is now transferred to the arena of history, where the Creator’s global purposes are being achieved. The most high God, the Creator and conqueror of chaos, is at work defeating the enemies of Abram, giving this aged nomad regal dominion and authority over the kings of the nations. God’s programme with and through Abram is to restore the original conditions of creation described in Genesis 1–2 (Gen. 14:19–20). The fact that the blessing is given by someone who originates from what will become the holiest site in the Bible is significant. (Jeru)Salem emerges as a geographical source of blessing for Abram; later it will surface as a source of universal blessing!