Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7766 priests » 7770 priests, tasks in NT times The priests mentioned in the NT performed various functions, all of which are fulfilled in Jesus Christ and the church, which is his body. Priests offered sacrifices Sacrifices made by pagan priests Jewish sacrifice The sacrifice of Jesus Christ Hebrews 9:14 Jesus Christ is both priest and victim: his own body takes the place occupied by sacrifices in the OT ritual. See also Hebrews 10:10 The Christian sacrifice of a surrendered life Romans 12:1 See also Hebrews 13:16 The Christian sacrifice of praise Priests made intercession The burning of incense Luke 1:9 See also Exodus 30:7-8 Christian intercession Revelation 5:8 See also 1 Peter 2:5; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6 Priests were guardians of tradition They were trained in the teaching and application of OT law The Christian “tradition” 1 Corinthians 15:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:13-14; Timothy 2:2; Jude 3 Priests declared people clean or unclean They supplied ritual certification of cleansing Matthew 8:4 pp Mark 1:44 pp Luke 5:14 See also Leviticus 13:2-3; Leviticus 14:2; Luke 17:14 Christians pronounce forgiveness See also
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