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Aug 24, 2025

El Elyon: God Most High

Passage: Genesis 14:18-20

Preacher: Joel Settecase

Series:Name Above All Names

Detail:

BIG IDEA: Jesus is the Most High, and He deserves our all.

The Old Testament presents God as El Elyon, "God Most High." 
Genesis 14:18-20 teaches four truths about God:
  1.  God created and possesses all creation.
  2.  God rules and blesses His people.
  3.  God conquers Abraham's enemies.
  4.  God deserves and receives our worship.

So it is fascinating to see how the New Testament presents Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:15-22 teaches us four truths about Jesus:
  1.  Jesus created and upholds all creation.
  2.  Jesus rules and blesses His church.
  3.  Jesus conquered our greatest enemy.
  4.  Jesus deserves our worship, and He does what is necessary to receive it.

Jesus is God Most High!