Isaiah 61:6 But you shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles… When Christ came, all earthly priesthoods were abolished, and of all members of His kingdom it was to be said, "Ye shall be named the priests of the Lord." I. HOW IS THE OFFICE OF THE PRIESTHOOD ENTERED? Aaron and his sons are the types of Christ's high priesthood and the priesthood of all believers. The Holy Ghost has most clearly taught by this type the order of entrance into spiritual priesthood. 1. The priests become so by virtue of their union with the high priest (Exodus 28:1). And the call of Christ unto His high priesthood also includes the call of all His sons into their spiritual priesthood. 2. In the consecration of Aaron's sons to the priesthood there was also blood sprinkling. Christ's high priesthood rests on an accomplished sacrifice. What does my priesthood rest on? On blood, too. 3. The anointing gives the qualification for priesthood (1 John 2:20, 27). 4. The qualification of garments (Exodus 28:4, 40). II. THE PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES APPERTAINING TO THIS PRIESTHOOD. 1. To offer up spiritual sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5). Our bodies (Romans 12:1); our prayers; our praise; our intercessions. 2. It was the priest's duty and privilege to maintain the service of the sanctuary. Every believer, being a priest, has equal right with every other believer to engage in maintaining the service of the sanctuary. (A. G. Brown.) Parallel Verses KJV: But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. |
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