Dictionary of Bible Themes The appointment to a public ministry or office, including investing with the authority required for this ministry. The most important biblical model of ordination is provided by the OT priesthood. Exodus 28:41Ordination of the OT priesthood See also The ceremony of ordination Exodus 29:29-46; 30:30Leviticus 8:30,33 Numbers 3:3 Exodus 29:20-21 The role of the ordained priest Leviticus 7:37; 8:18To properly apply the blood of the ordination offering: Leviticus 16:32Leviticus 21:10-12 to make atonement to observe a strict code of behaviour Matthew 16:16Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one The Greek word "Christos", like the Hebrew word "Messiah", means "anointed (by God)". Mark 3:14-15Ordination in the NT Jesus Christ appointed disciples without reference to a ceremony of ordination Acts 6:6pp Lk 6:13 See also The apostles commissioned people for service by laying on of hands Numbers 8:10-11; 27:18-23Acts 13:3 Acts 14:23 Barnabas and Saul were commissioned for missionary work. 1 Timothy 1:18; 4:14; 5:22The appointment of elders 2 Timothy 1:6Titus 1:5,6-9 See also Certain qualities are required in an appointed elder or minister. 2209 Jesus Christ, as the truth5215 authority 6620 calling 7306 ark of the covenant 7374 high places 7412 priesthood 7706 apostles 7718 elders 7719 elders as leaders 7734 leaders, spiritual 7768 priests, OT function 7944 ministry, qualifications |
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