Student Choice Assignment- Who Was Melchizedek?

Melchizedek was a king in the land of Salem and although this land was filled with people who were wicked and sinful, Melchizedek remained faithful and obedient. According to the Doctrine and Covenants and the LDS church, there are two priesthoods, one being the Aaronic and the other the Melchizedek. The Melchizedek is the first and highest because it came from such a great and respectable high priest. In Alma 13:18 it reads, "But Melchizedek having exercised mighty faith, and received the office of the high priesthood according to the holy order of God, did preach repentance unto his people. And behold, they did repent; and Melchizedek did establish peace in the land in his days; therefore he was called the prince of peace, for he was the king of Salem; and he did reign under his father." This is such a great passage because we learn so much about the life of Melchizedek, even in such a short verse. He was a very righteous man and set an example for all those around him. It mentioned a lot about how he preached repentance and this is so important for all of us to remember. Even though we are not perfect and will sin and make mistakes, God allows us the opportunity to repent and be truly forgiven of our transgressions. It's such a powerful and wonderful blessing and I am so grateful that my Father in Heaven loves me and all of His children enough that He would send His son, Jesus Christ, to atone for our sins so, that we may be forgiven in all that we do. It is also true that men in the LDS faith can receive the Melchizedek priesthood which is so significant with our church. We receieve so many blessings through our priesthood holders and it truly is a blessing from God that we have such a power on this earth today.