MSBC DIGGING DEEPER MEN’S BIBLE STUDY 2014 GOING FORWARD BY LOOKING BACKWARD THE PRIESTHOOD
THE PRIESTHOOD LESSON #1 - WHY DO WE NEED A PRIEST? LESSON #2 - THE OLD TESTAMENT PRIESTHOOD LESSON #3 - THE PRIESTHOOD OF MELCHISEDEC LESSON #4 - THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS LESSON #5 - THE WORK OF THE NT PRIEST LESSON #6 - REFLECTING CHRIST TO OTHERS
#1 WHY DO WE NEED A PRIEST? Religious Image Old Testament Image New Testament Image
Characteristics of Priesthood Mediator Male Inclusive Chosen Representative
Need for Priesthood Mediation & Representation
#2 OLD TESTAMENT PRIESTHOOD Unique Features 1. 2. 3. 4. Access to the Holy Place Supported through offerings Perpetual work Special garments
Priestly Garments
#3 PRIESTHOOD OF MELCHISEDEC Unique Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. It was eternal It was greater king and a priest Given by oath Offered bread and wine
#4 PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS Unique Features 1. Every Believer is a Priest 2. Holy Priest 3. Royal Priest
#5 WORK OF NT PRIEST Unique Features Work of a priest: 1. To intercede on behalf of the people (prayer) 2. To make offerings to God for various purposes, to atone for sin (OT), to express gratitude, to acknowledge God’s grace and mercy, to have fellowship with God. 3. To diagnose sickness 4. To tend to the holy things (administration of daily work, lighting candles, shewbread, cleansings) 5. To teach the word of God 6. Settle spiritual matters (lawyers and judges) 7. Pronounce God’s blessings 8. Sound the trumpets to call the assembly, or prepare for battle. NT priest offer up Spiritual sacrifices (not animal, food offerings) (taken from BBC) 1. The presentation of the body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. This is an act of spiritual worship (Rom. 12: 1). 2. The sacrifice of praise. “That is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name” (Heb. 13: 15). 3. The sacrifice of good works. “Do not forget to do good. . ” This sacrifice is pleasing to God (Heb. 13: 16). 4. The sacrifice of possessions, or pocketbook. “Do not forget. . . to share. ” This sacrifice also is pleasing to the Lord (Heb. 13: 16). 5. The sacrifice of service. Paul speaks of his ministry to the Gentiles as a priestly offering (Rom. 15: 16).
Ministries of the NT Priest Within the context of the local church: caring for the house of God! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Prayer - caring for the spiritual welfare of others by intercession Teaching - nurturing spiritual life through the word of God Service - building up the church through love Evangelism - reaching out so others can know the Saviour Worship - ministering to God by remembrance and sacrifices.
#6 REFLECTING CHRIST
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