Playlist: The Priesthood of God (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Priesthood of God (Part One)
The Temple and Its PriesthoodIt is time to prepare ourselves for the role of a priest, teaching a way of life to the world, serving as a mediator, blessing or conferring good upon people.
The Priesthood of God (Part Two)
Continuing the FoundationThe firstborn privileges indicate prominence, carrying the birthright promises. In the New Testament, the firstborn did not always correspond to actual birth order.
The Priesthood of God (Part Three)
HolinessBecause God is holy, His people must also be holy, displaying the character of God. Holiness designates God-like qualities found in those sanctified by God.
The Priesthood of God (Part Four)
Our responsibility as a royal priesthood and a kingdom of priests is to become holy as God is holy, exceeding the holiness of the Levitical priesthood.
The Priesthood of God (Part Five)
We must endure chastening and correction to grow in holiness and become priests. In the qualifications of a Melchizedek priest, zeal and holiness are mandatory.
The Priesthood of God (Part Six)
The Priestly GarmentsThe priestly garments represent the holy character of God. Clothing is used as a badge of one's office and symbolizes what our character is like inwardly.
The Priesthood of God (Part Seven)
A priest, having cognizance of his own weaknesses, has an obligation to empathize with other peoples' weaknesses and bear one another's burdens.
The Priesthood of God (Part Eight)
The ephod, the curious girdle, and the breastplate of judgment were part of the high priest's attire that teach us godly principles today.
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
The jeweled arrangement on the breastplate in Exodus 28, arranged in marching order, symbolizes differences in gifts and responsibilities of the tribes.
The Priesthood of God (Part Ten) Conclusion
Our Service as PriestsAs future priests, we are going to be given rigorous, hands-on jobs to teach people righteousness and holiness, distinguishing between the sacred and profane.