The sermon prepares the congregation to keep the Passover with the King of Peace by examining portions of Scripture read on that evening. Jesus Christ is identified as the King of Peace who shared a peace offering with His disciples and by extension with all who would be His through their word. Melchizedek, the king of Salem, is presented as the King of Peace and the preincarnate Son of God who met Abram in the King's Valley after the rescue of Lot. The King of Peace brought out bread and wine to share a meal that He had provided and blessed Abram as the Priest of God Most High. This event is described as a type of the shared peace meal that Jesus Christ gave as a memorial for His disciples on the night beginning the fourteenth. From that point forward the King of Peace assured Abram's courage with the words that He would be his shield and exceedingly great reward. Abraham is shown responding to the King of Peace by walking in faith and offering the sacrifice of Isaac rather than relying on his own strength in battle. The King of Peace later affirmed Abraham as His friend while Abraham served with outgoing concern and laid matters before Him in prayer. The Passover memorial is presented as the peace meal shared with the King of Peace in unity with the Father, the Son, and one another. Those who walk in faith as Abraham are described as heirs according to the King of Peace.

Christ is acknowledged as the King of Salem, which means King of Peace, revealing a profound quality of His leadership. Under His reign, righteousness and peace will spread over all the earth, marking a transformative era. As we prepare for the days ahead, let us hold fast to our calling, aspiring to serve our King and fellow men in the soon-coming age, reflecting the peace that He embodies.

The biblical origins of Jerusalem trace back to the ancient Canaanite site of Salem, associated with the priestly king Melchizedek, known as the king of righteousness by name and the king of peace by office. In Hebrews 7:1-2, Melchizedek is described as the king of Salem, meaning king of peace, highlighting the early connection of this title to the city that would become Jerusalem. The name Salem, signifying both peace and completion, ties into the future identity of Jerusalem as a place intended for divine peace, as seen in Psalm 76:1-2, where Salem is identified as the location of God's tabernacle and dwelling place in Zion. Despite this ideal, Jerusalem's history has often been marked by conflict, far from embodying the peace suggested by its association with the king of peace. Yet, the ultimate destiny of Jerusalem, reflected in its Hebrew name Ye-rush-a-lay-im, implies a habitation of divine peace and completion, pointing toward a future where true peace will be realized under divine rule.

In the vast flood of human words, the precision of God's revelation stands out, especially in the profound declarations of Jesus Christ after His resurrection. Among the significant titles and roles attributed to Him, Melchizedek, known as the Priest of the Most High, is also called the King of Salem, which translates to King of Peace. This title emerges in Genesis 14, where Melchizedek appears to Abram after a battle to free Lot, following a time when God had granted peace. The next day, the LORD assured Abram that He would be his shield and exceedingly great reward, embodying themes of shalom—safety and prosperity. This occasion marks the first mention of peace in Scripture, where the LORD, with deliberate precision, promised Abram that he would go to his fathers in peace, signifying a life ending not in turmoil but in completeness and well-being as he awaited the day of Christ.