Tag: priest

  • Melchizedek: Prophet, Priest, and King

    Melchizedek: Prophet, Priest, and King

    Genesis, the story of beginnings, revolves around several key events leading up to the founding of Israel as a people with a national identity.  Even though I have so far taken 19 parts to walk through Genesis form 1:1 so far, the story is simple. God chooses and establishes a people for Himself, though whom…

  • Tobit-Burning Fish Liver Before Sex Keeps Demons Away

    Tobit-Burning Fish Liver Before Sex Keeps Demons Away

    Tobit 8:1-3 Sarah’s parents bring Tobias to the bridal chambers where the two are expected to consecrate their marriage. There is still on outstanding issue, though. Sarah is haunted by the demon, Asmodeus. So, Tobias follows Raphael’s instructions by burning the fish liver with the other incense. The foul smell drives the demon away only…