The Mindset of a Priest of God

Abundant Life Through the Word Jesus made it clear that His purpose was to give us abundant life (Jn. 10:10). In the Old Testament, we also discover the pathway to prosperity, which is through meditating on the Book of the Law (Josh. 1:8). These principles guide the...

The Privilege of Offering Spiritual Sacrifices

Living Sacrifices and the Sacrifice of Praise As chosen priests of God, we have the incredible privilege of offering spiritual sacrifices. One such gift is offering our bodies as living sacrifices, as Paul urged in Romans 12:1. By presenting our bodies to God, we...

Christian Priests and Old Testament Priests: A Shared Calling

The Purification through Christ’s Blood Both Christian priests and Old Testament priests share a common purification. The precious blood of Jesus has purified Christians (Eph. 1:7), just as Old Testament priests were sprinkled with the blood of animals (Lev....

The Privilege of Offering Sacrifices

Honored to Make Sacrifices Making a sacrifice is a position of honor. It is a privilege bestowed upon those who have been chosen. In the Old Testament, the high priest made sacrifices on the people’s behalf. However, even the high priest, being human, had to...

The Significance of Fearing the Lord

The Fear of the Lord: The Foundation of Knowledge According to the wisdom of King Solomon, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Prov. 1:7). In other words, without the fear of the Lord, our understanding is incomplete. The psalmist further emphasizes...