Priest
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6: Priesthood and Temple
1. Theme Overview This theme examines God’s appointed mediators (priests) and sacred spaces (temples) as the means through which humanity approaches Him. It highlights the role of the priesthood in offering sacrifices, teaching the law, interceding for the people, and maintaining covenantal worship, with the ultimate fulfilment in Christ as…
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9: Priestly Sabbath Duties in the Temple
Theme: Liturgical Continuity, Sacred Duty, and the Perpetual Honour of God’s Time 1. Introduction While the Sabbath commanded rest for the people of Israel, for the priests and Levites, the Sabbath meant increased responsibility. Within the temple system, the Sabbath was not a day of inactivity but one of heightened…
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106. Priest
Genesis 14:18-20 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. 19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 20 And blessed be the most high…
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15: Sacrificial System and Priesthood
1. Terms: 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3. Literary Examples: 4. Cultural Significance:
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Leviticus: Holiness, Sacrifice, and Priestly Mediation – A Doctrinal Comparison between Judaism and Christianity
1. Introduction Leviticus, the third book of the Torah/Pentateuch, is primarily concerned with laws governing holiness, ritual purity, sacrifices, and the priesthood. It is foundational for Jewish religious life, prescribing detailed commandments for worship and ethical conduct. Christianity acknowledges Leviticus’ importance but interprets its sacrificial and priestly system as fulfilled…
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7.8 Stories of Priests
🔹 Story 1: Aaron – The First High Priest Main Characters: Aaron, Moses, IsraelitesStory Summary: God appointed Aaron, Moses’ brother, as the first high priest of Israel. He offered sacrifices on behalf of the people and entered the Most Holy Place once a year.Key Verses: Exodus 28–29; Leviticus 8–9Theme Connection:…