Lesson Two ~ El Elyon ~ The LORD God Most High

The LORD God Most High, Creator, Possessor of heaven and earth. Sovereign and Supreme Ruler. 

Definition:   ‘El’ (from Elohim) means power and might. Omnipotent, meaning all-powerful, unlimited in power and authority.
Elyon (el- ely- OWN) is the Hebrew word for "Most High."The root word ‘aliyah’ (al-ee-YAW) means something lofty, i.e. a stairway, also a secondary room (or even someone on the roof; the sky, ascent, upper chamber, going up, loft, parlour (The Complete Word Study) 

Foundation Scripture:

El Elyon is first mentioned in Genesis 14:18-20 "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine.  He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.”

The King of Sodom joined forces with several other kings to war against another group of kings. Abram's nephew Lot is taken captive. Abram rescues Lot, conquering four armies. This is the first war we read about in the bible. God helped Abram achieve miraculous victory. This victory was obvious to everyone. Melchizedek blessed Abram and Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself." But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the thong of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.'" (Genesis 14)

Abram knew that if he accepted the offer made by the King of Sodom, that the King would take credit for Abram's prosperity, so he refused to take anything from the King, knowing that The LORD God Most High owns the earth and everything in it. He trusted that God would give him what he wanted him to have.

Insights into The Most High God

The Most High God gives us knowledge. He delivers his people when trouble arises. He dwells in the secret place. He is our shield and saves the righteous. He fulfills his purpose for us and rebukes our enemies. He is loving and faithful. We can cry out to him, and when he delivers us we thank him and honor him. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were known as servants of the Most High God. They were miraculously delivered from the fiery furnace. Satan wanted to be like the Most High God. Jesus Christ is the Son of the Most High God. Demons called Jesus Son of the Most High God. Those who have received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are called children of the Most High God.

• The oracle of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty. Numbers 24:16 
• Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. Psalm 50:14-15
• He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 
• My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. Psalm 7:10
• I cry out to God Most High, who fulfills his purpose for me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and faithfulness. Psalm 57:2
• Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God... Daniel 3:26
• Satan wanted to make himself like the Most High. Isaiah 14:12-14 
• Jesus thou Son of the Most High God Mark 5:7 (demons use this name in the New Testament)
• Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! Don’t be concerned they might not repay. Your reward in heaven will be very great, you will be truly acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to the unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate. Luke 6:35-36 

Jesus Christ, Son of the Most High, Ascended on High. 

"But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says, “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men.” What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe. It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:7-13

Jesus Christ, Son of the Most High, is Seated at the Right Hand of God.

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, to know him better. Christ is the power and wisdom of God.  I pray the eyes of your heart be enlightened to know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength he exerted in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, seating him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power, dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age, also in the one to come. God placed all things under his feet appointing him head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way." Ephesians 1:17-23 "We have been given fullness in Christ, who is head over every power and authority." Colossians 2:19

We are Seated with Jesus Christ!

"God raised us up with Christ, seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, so in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus." Ephesians 2:6

"Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. You died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, you also will appear with him in glory." Colossians 3:1-4

What Does This mean For Us? 

Always Remember, The Most High God, through the Son of the Most High God, under the New Covenant, has placed us, children of the Most High God, in a privileged position of authority in the heavenlies, far above all principalities and powers, positionally seated with Christ! Life is full of circumstances that can either push us away from God, or draw us closer to him. We do our best, and we trust him to do his best. We must know and believe that he always has our best interests at heart, and that he will deliver us from the battles that come against us. Purpose to believe this, remember this, and have victory in it. Solidify this promise of God in your mind and heart now, and maintain it. Praise the LORD God Most High for being the highest power over all other powers and trust him to bring you victory in the midst of any battle that comes your way. 

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