Dictionary of Bible Themes The NT points to the fulfilment of the OT priesthood in Jesus Christ, and develops the idea that all Christian believers can be seen as priests. It also records the continuing role of priests in the life of Israel and pagan nations at this time. Acts 14:13Pagan priests Matthew 16:21Jewish priests The chief priests Acts 5:17The Sadducees Luke 1:5The Sadducees were a conservative party composed entirely of priests who were influential in the Sanhedrin. See also Zechariah 1 Chronicles 24:10John 1:19 Emissaries to John the Baptist See also 2 Chronicles 35:3Levites were closely associated with priests as temple personnel, perhaps mentioned here because of their teaching function. Nehemiah 8:7-9Luke 10:31-32 Hebrews 8:1-2 Jesus Christ as high priest See also Hebrews 4:14-16Revelation 1:5-6 Christians as priests See also 1 Peter 2:5,9Revelation 5:10; 20:6 See also 2306 Christ, high priest6686 mercy 7332 child sacrifice 7382 house of God 7416 purification 7560 Samaritans, the 7610 Council of Jerusalem 8266 holiness |
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