The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

human to come along to take over the reins of the Lord’s spiritual power center, he amassed wealth, provisions, status, and prominence to confer upon Abraham whom he no doubt knew would come. It appears to have been a well-known custom of the day, as Abram’s reaction to Melchizedek when he showed up after his victory over the five kings was to treat him as a priest and king to his new God. He honored him and without question offered the tithe of his spoils to the king to place in the temple of the Almighty. The fact that there was a temple there is understood by the fact that all ancient towns with local deities built temples for them that were situated right in the heart of the city. Melchizedek’s role concludes that Yahweh had just such a temple stationed in Jerusalem where he and a staff of supernatural priests mediated on behalf of fallen creation. See Temple. Numerous cultures, religions, and so-called deities have seized control of Jerusalem as the prized centerpiece of all the earth, since it is where the Creator says His throne abides (Ezekiel 43:7, 12). This is one city that has been won and lost by nearly every major power on the planet at one time or another and promises to struggle for its existence until the Apocalypse’ New Jerusalem descends from heaven. Reference Melchizedek and Ensi. 715. Jeshurun—God’s poetic (pet) name for His beloved nation Israel. The phrase means something akin to ”His upright ones,” or “my upright nation.” It may also be defined as “God’s land of righteousness.” Jeshurun as expressed in Scripture is Yahweh’s term of endearment for His covenant people. See Deuteronomy 32:15 and 33:5,26; Isaiah 44:2. 716. Jethro—The prophet Moses’ father-in-law. He was priest of Midian, under whose wing Moses abided during His forty-year exile from Egypt. Jethro’s significance is understood by his wilderness appearance to Moses upon the prophet’s triumphant deliverance of Israel from Egyptian captivity. To once more and for the last time counsel Moses, he advised his son-in-law on the organization and administration of the new kingdom he has just inherited from Jehovah. Jethro instructed Moses on the most efficient way to govern the people. Moses’ sheep tending education no doubt came through Jethro, which explains why his father-in-law was comfortable with telling him how to better handle his new job. Jethro’s authoritative tone indicates that he was well accustomed to counseling and instructing his son-in-law on high matters. See Moses. 717. Jewels—See gems. 718. Jezebel—A) A Phoenician priestess who married Ahab, the king of