The power of the holy people, where the church is concerned, is the Holy Spirit, the essence of God's mind and the agency by which the Father and the Son live in the begotten Christian. More specifically, this power is God Himself, the Source of that Spirit. The church's power, Jesus Christ living in us by His Spirit, ensures that the gates of the grave will not prevail against the church, and God's purpose will not fail. Even though it is prophesied that the holy set-apart peoples of Israel will fall, and the church of God may not always have an open door to preach the gospel powerfully to the world depending on what God is doing at any given time, we can have every confidence that the power of the New Covenant church will never be shattered, for that power is God Himself. The holy people mentioned in Daniel 12:7 could represent the nations of Israel, and the idea that their power can be shattered implies that God's power is not under discussion.

God has entrusted His holiness to those called now into the body of His Son, Jesus Christ, forming a relationship with Him that must stand forever. This entrusted holiness is being honed in a major separation from the ways of this dying world, both physically and spiritually. Those called to offer sacrifice to God bear a major responsibility, not only for themselves but for all of mankind who will follow under our elder brother, Jesus Christ. As part of this tiny called-out group from all over the world, we are entrusted with His holiness through His Spirit, to be united in love with the Father and the Son, and to be holy as They are holy. This entrusted holiness and love will be a beacon of our unity with Him for the entire world to see, bringing the wrath of a dying world upon those called now, yet we must remain faithful in the place He is preparing for us through continuous growth, understanding, and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In this very room and among the scattered brethren of God are the elect, called to truly be holy as God is holy, in unity through His Holy Spirit. God has entrusted us now with His holiness from the inside out, and we must vigorously stay the course, diligently learning and living His Word. This is our entrusted position for eternity, and we must be fervently driven in every aspect of our lives to grow in truth, love, and grace under His tender loving care. Judgment has begun with the household of God, and we need to be carefully diligent with the holiness already entrusted to us.

God has called us to be holy, set apart for His purpose, just as He sanctifies the Sabbath as a sign between Him and His people. Holiness means to be a cut above, separated from our sinful nature and dedicated to God, reflecting His character and qualities through the possession of His Holy Spirit. As recorded in I Peter 1:15-16, we are to be holy in all our conduct, for He who called us is holy. God made Abraham holy by separating him from his family, establishing a covenant with him, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and 17:1-7. Abraham walked before God blamelessly, demonstrating faithfulness and devotion, earning the title of friend of God, as noted in James 2:23 and Isaiah 41:8. This relationship exemplifies the bond God desires with His people, to be close, to love Him, and to share in His interests. The children of Israel were chosen as a holy people, a special treasure above all nations, to represent God on earth, as stated in Deuteronomy 14:2 and Exodus 19:5. They were called to live in obedience to His commandments and covenant, maintaining a distinct identity as a light to other nations. Despite being made holy, their loyalty often wavered under worldly influences. Today, we are also made holy, chosen to be a special treasure and a light to the world, as reiterated in Deuteronomy 14:2 and John 15:16. God chose us before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him, according to Ephesians 1:3-6. As I Peter 2:9 declares, we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, called out of darkness into His marvelous light to proclaim His praises. Titus 2:11-14 further emphasizes that Christ gave Himself to redeem and purify us as His own special people, zealous for good works. Becoming holy is a process of sanctification and conversion, requiring us to grow closer to God through obedience and godly conduct. As urged in I Peter 1:13-15, we must gird up the loins of our mind, preparing mentally and spiritually for challenges, focusing our thoughts to resist temptation, and striving to be holy as He is holy. Finally, II Peter 1:10 calls us to be diligent in confirming our calling and choosing by God, ensuring our behavior reflects our relationship with Him and leads others away from sin.

The concept of Holy People is central to understanding the purpose of the laws and statutes in Leviticus, particularly in chapters 17 through 23. God has set apart His people, declaring them holy through a covenant relationship, as a reflection of His own holiness. He proclaims, "You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy," emphasizing that His essential nature is purity and that His people must strive to mirror this character. This holiness is not achieved merely by following laws, but begins with God's act of sanctification. He sets His people apart as a holy nation, chosen by His grace, to reflect His righteous character. Only God has the power to make something holy, as no human can attain this state without His involvement. The laws provided are a guide to teach how God lives, showing the way His people should live to remain set apart and grow in holiness. The process of becoming holy is twofold. Initially, God pronounces His people holy through a legal declaration when they enter into covenant with Him. Subsequently, they must spend their lives growing in holiness, learning to live as He does through obedience and cooperation with His Spirit. This ongoing sanctification is a response to being set apart, not the means to achieve it. God's purpose is to build righteous character in His people, a process requiring willing cooperation over time. Without His Spirit, adherence to these laws results only in moral behavior, not true holiness. Those whom God calls and works with can become truly holy, reflecting His character in thoughts, speech, and deeds, growing more like Christ and thus becoming holier. The laws given to Israel were meant to show His way, setting them apart as a physical nation. While some laws may not apply in their literal form to a spiritual nation living among other nations, their spiritual principles remain relevant. These principles help maintain holiness and promote the building of holy character, ensuring that God's people continue to reflect His unchanging nature.

God's people are called to be holy, set apart for His purpose. As declared in Leviticus 20:7-8, 26, we are to consecrate ourselves and be holy, for He is the LORD our God, who sanctifies us and has separated us from the peoples to be His. This holiness is not merely an initial state but a process, as we must grow in obedience to become holy as He is holy. Exodus 22:31 reinforces this, stating that by following God's instructions, we shall be holy men to Him, indicating a future fulfillment and ongoing transformation. Furthermore, the brethren are described as holy, referred to as saints or holy ones, underscoring our sacred calling. Our attitude toward holiness must reflect reverence for what God has designated as holy, recognizing the seriousness of being set apart for Him.

The concept of sanctification, or being set apart by God for a special purpose, defines the identity of His chosen ones as holy people. God declared to the Israelites in Exodus 19:6 that if they obeyed His voice and kept His covenant, they would be a peculiar treasure to Him above all people, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. This setting apart is not due to any inherent superiority, as Deuteronomy 7:6-8 clarifies that the LORD chose them to be a special people unto Himself, not because they were numerous, but because of His love and the oath sworn to their fathers. Similarly, in I Peter 2:9-10, the church is described as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people, called out of darkness into His marvelous light to show forth His praises. This parallel underscores that both Israel and the church are sanctified by God's grace, not by their own works, to be distinct from the world. God's act of sanctification involves separating His people for His purpose, as seen in Isaiah 43:10-12, where He calls them His witnesses to declare that He alone is God. This responsibility to witness through living a set-apart life is central to their identity as holy people. Furthermore, I Peter 1:15-16 emphasizes the call to holiness, urging them to be holy in all manner of conduct, just as He who called them is holy, reflecting the purity and cleanliness implied in sanctification. Thus, those set apart by God are to embody His character, becoming a dwelling place for Him, individually and collectively, as a spiritual house and priesthood offering acceptable sacrifices through Jesus Christ, as noted in I Peter 2:5.