Playlist: Priesthood, Aaronic (topic)
The Priesthood of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Aaronic Priesthood, as established in the scriptures, holds a significant role in God's plan for His people to reflect His holiness. God appointed Aaron as high priest and his sons—Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar—as priests to minister before Him, as seen in Exodus 28:1, 41. This calling was not self-appointed …
The Priesthood of God (Part Ten) Conclusion
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Aaronic priesthood required specific garments for service at the tabernacle, including an ankle-length white coat with girdle, a calf-length blue robe with curious girdle, a thigh-length ephod of gold-scarlet-blue and purple, a breastplate of judgment with Urim and Thummim and twelve tribal jewels, shoulder stones bearing …
The Priesthood of God (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Aaronic high priest, with the onyx stones on his shoulders and the breastplate on his chest, symbolically bears all Israel before God and serves as a type of Jesus Christ, the believer's High Priest and Shepherd, who bears the called on His shoulder. Two onyx stones listed the tribes in birth order, picturing commonality and …
New Covenant Priesthood (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Aaronic priesthood serves as the detailed physical pattern for the church's spiritual priesthood. God's insistence that its ceremonial instructions be followed exactly is shown by the deaths of Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10) and of nearly 15,000 people in Numbers 16-18. Because the church is called a royal priesthood (I …
Ezekiel's Temple and the Covenants
Sermonette byA future Millennial temple (described in Ezekiel 40—48) will contain some elements of the Old Covenant, including animal sacrifices and Levitical priests.
Eating Before the Lord
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David C. GrabbeBelievers are a present royal priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices within the church, nourished by Christ's exclusive altar. The Feast of Tabernacles mirrors Levitical consecration, with its seven-day structure and blood application to ears, thumbs, and toes symbolizing hearing God, serving, and walking steadily. This …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Numbers 16-18, God performed several miracles to demonstrate conclusively that not everyone is called to the same function and that He remains the Boss.
God's Spiritual House
Sermon by Ronny H. GrahamIn the context of God's calling and the spiritual responsibilities bestowed upon His chosen people, the Aaronic Priesthood holds a significant place as a model of divine service. God set apart the tribe of Levi to serve as priests, granting them the highest responsibility to tend to the Tabernacle of God. To serve as a priest in …
Taking Your Priestly Responsibilities Seriously!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is training us as a holy priesthood, called to offer unblemished sacrifices, honoring His name, putting down pride, presumptuousness, and arrogance.
Preparing to Be a Priest
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe primary function of a priest is to assist people in accessing God so that there can be unity with God. A priest is a bridge-builder between man and God.
Hebrews (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study byJesus Christ's priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because Christ tenure is eternal rather than temporal, guaranteeing both continuity and quality.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDathan and Korah agitated for a democratization of priestly responsibilities. God shows that not everybody set apart is holy in the same way.
Hebrews (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study byThe ancient Israelites resisted the gospel, refusing to mix it with actual obedience. What they heard never became a part of their lives; Egypt never left them.
Hebrews (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWith godly hope, we need to envision the successful accomplishment of God's purpose for us, realizing that God has bound that promise with an oath.
Hebrews (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus experienced the same temptations and suffering we do, qualifying Him for the role of High Priest, the bridge-builder between man and God.
On This Side of Jordan
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)When the circumstance of sin ceases, what happens to the law? The concept of sin as a reality will be gone at a certain point in time.
The Day of Atonement and Israel's Future
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe cleansing of Joshua's filthy robes in Zechariah 3 is a future application of the cleansing in Leviticus 16, when Jesus Christ cleanses Israel in the future.
Made By Fire
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are a kingdom of priests, called to be living sacrifices, ardently serving God, with a view of being consumed or used up in service to Him.
Examples of Divine Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughNadab and Abihu, Ananias and Sapphira, and Uzzah, all aware of the penalties for their actions, rebelled against God's clear and unambiguous instructions.
Passover (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSome believe in a late-14th Passover on the basis of II Chronicles 35:10-11, but this overlooks the context. The Passover was originally a home-based observance.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe notion that it does not matter what we wear if our heart is right on the inside is foolish. Our clothing ought to reflect our inward character.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA prophet is one who speaks for God, expressing His will in words and sometimes signs. Standing outside the system, he proclaims God's purpose, including repentance.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.
Countering Presumptuousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughKorah, Dathan, and Abiram were not content with where God had placed them, but, in a spirit of pride, wanted to arrogate to themselves the office of Moses.