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A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD. 1 Peter 2:9. A Royal Priesthood. 1 Peter 2:9 uses terms that referred to Israel Exodus 19:5-6 a special treasure…a kingdom of priests…a holy nation 1 Peter 2:5 refers to a holy priesthood in the spiritual house to offer spiritual sacrifices
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A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD 1 Peter 2:9
A Royal Priesthood • 1 Peter 2:9 uses terms that referred to Israel • Exodus 19:5-6 a special treasure…a kingdom of priests…a holy nation • 1 Peter 2:5 refers to a holy priesthood in the spiritual house to offer spiritual sacrifices • Priests had three main responsibilities: • Offer sacrifices Num. 16:41-50, Heb. 5:1-2 • Intercede for the people Heb. 7:25, 1 Sam. 12:23 • Teach people God’s law 1 Sam. 12:23, Hosea 4:6
A Royal Priesthood • Our responsibilities: • Offer sacrifices 1 Peter 2:5, Rom. 12:1-2 • Intercede for the people 1 Tim. 2:1-5 • Teach people God’s law Matt. 28:18-20 Our preparation: • Washing Lev. 8:6; Acts 22:16; Rev. 1:5-6 • Clothing Lev. 8:7-9; Galatians 3:27 • Sanctification Lev. 8:10-29; 1 Cor. 6:11 • Sobriety Lev. 10:8-11, Eccl. 5:1; Col. 3:16-17
A Royal Priesthood • Kings and Priests Rev. 1:5-6 • Jesus is royalty Matt. 1:1-17 • Jesus is king andpriest forever Heb. 5:5-6; 7:15-19 • We are firstborn royal heirs Heb. 2:10-11, 12:23; Rom. 8:17; 1 Tim. 2:11-12 • You mustbeborn again to enter the kingdom John 3:5 Water + Spirit • 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 12:13; Heb. 10:22