New Place, New People
Series Hebrews
It is not possible for Messiah be the priest for the whole of all redeemed mankind if His priesthood was of the temple. For He is not a priest of the tribe of Levi, and no one not of the tribe of Levi is permitted to serve the temple. Further, no one except Israel could come into the temple and find mercy there; for none but Jewish males were permitted to worship fully. Thus, the place and pattern of the new priesthood had to be changed so that the full people of God could be brought into the family of God…
The problem is plain, God purposed to save a people of all nations, all tribes and all tongues… but the OT law and covenant excluded all but Israel, and while a proselyte could worship, they were never to go past the court of the gentiles… they were not Israel, they were not family. How is a priest to minister to those who are by their very birth, outside? So, what is a man bound to the temple and the physical reality to do for those who are outside? Nothing.
Sermon ID | 11424457211730 |
Duration | 54:59 |
Date | Nov 3, 2024 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Hebrews 8:4 |
Language | English |