Royal priesthood commentary on the book

In an exhilarating dialogue with oliver odonovan, a team of international scholars look in detail in this book at biblical interpretation as we make the journey from what god said to abraham, as it were, to how to respond to the political challenges of today. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Understanding gods great mercy would be very important in order for. New living translation but you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. Yshua the messiah is the high priest in the melchizedek priesthood. When we come before god today, these principles still exist. And ye shall be to me a royal priesthood and a holy nation. In the old testament, the monarchy and the priesthood were strictly separated. You have seen what i did to the egyptians, and how i bore you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. Text commentaries by david guzik david guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, california. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of god. It appears to bring us almost too near our lord, yet it is not so, for peter wrote, under divine inspiration, ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, 1 peter 2 commentary royal is used only here and refers to that which belongs to, is appointed to or is suitable for a king.

Since september 11, 2001, we are intensely aware of the need for polit. This royal high priesthood of jesus christ connects to the royal priesthood of believers. We are now part of a royal priesthood that prophetically proclaims his message. The royal priesthood kindle edition by ketcherside, w. The royal priesthood is typified by the priesthood according to the order of melchisedec. Hebrew rootsholy priesthooddefine wikibooks, open books. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods special possession.

Literary and intertextual perspectives on an image of israel in exodus 19. The scroll of ezekiel and the royal priesthood part 1. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who. The theological background for this idea is christs high priesthood, outlined in hebrews 7. It appears to bring us almost too near our lord, yet it is not so, for peter wrote, under divine inspiration, ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, 1 peter 2 commentary royal 934 basileios is used only here and refers to that which belongs to, is appointed to or is suitable for a king. So this view holds that, having become christians, the jewish people addressed became part of the true israel of god. Just as matthew presents the purpose for jesus opaque teachings vv. But jesus, who is our king and priest, has brought them together for his people.

Observe the manner of the apostles quoting scripture, not by book, chapter, and verse. This crowning symbolized the future merging of two offices. Since god calls his church a holy and royal priesthood 1 peter 2. The old testament is silent about him until the book of psalms, which alludes to him when describing a royal priesthood. In chapter 1 of the book of hosea, god gave names to the prophet hoseas. These chosen believers were called out from the world to be a royal priesthood. Thus you shall say to the house of jacob, and tell the children of israel. The scroll of ezekiel and the royal priesthood part 1 introduction.

Our identity is thoroughly integrated with the risen son of god. The royal priesthood the order of melchizedek moments. Welcome to the priesthood keep believing ministries. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out. In christ, all believers are restored and ordained into the priesthood of god. Any intended meaning for the phrase is likely to come from what is known as source criticism. During february of my 20 journey to read the entire bible in one year, something i had done several times before, i read numbers 16, the story of korah rebelling against moses along with two hundred and fifty levite priests. There are important qualities seen in the responsibilities of the ancient levitical priesthood that are also applicable to the royal priesthood of god, the church today. Christs royal priesthood was reflected dimly in the priesthood of the law of moses by zechariahs crowning of joshua the high priest zechariah 6. The matthew henry concise commentary said this about the psalm. This is especially important in light of the sacrifices, because those sacrifices were the activity of the priesthood under the old covenant. We are priests, and we are being built up as a priesthood, having christ as the high priest.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people. The expression a royal priesthood, has been interpreted in many different ways. This is the same thing that god told moses to tell the israelites at mt. In the book of exodus, chapter 19, the lord said to moses. Read 1 peter 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. All the true servants of christ are a royal priesthood. This holy priesthood must and will offer up spiritual sacrifices to god. Verse 9 confirms that we are already a royal priesthood. The first half of the book traces the necessity of a priesthood, its nature, rise and development under the patriarchal and jewish dispensations, its culmination and perfection in this era. Because of christs high priesthood, and because we are now in him, we all become priests. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Expository notes schaffs new testament commentary expositors greek. Verse 5 adds that god is forming us into a holy priesthood, the purpose of which is to offer up acceptable spiritual sacrifices to god through christ. They are royal in their relation to god and christ, in their power with god, and over themselves and all their spiritual enemies. So who is this man who was an imperfect foreshadow to jesus and why should we care. Priest came from the lineage of aaron from the tribe of levi. For 20 years now a royal priesthood has been received around the world as a mustread classic on prayer and intercession. The second step in moving backward through the six steps is that these spiritual sacrifices are offered by a holy priesthood. This distaste is proof of the spirit of rebellion in us. For an audience that was probably primarily jewish, this would have stood out. Therefore, we, under the administration of the new covenant, have become a royal priesthood a kingdom of priests and kings. You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to god through jesus christ. Worshiping god is not a matter that is to be taken casually. This book examines the portrayal of israel as a royal priestly nation within exodus and against the background of biblical and ancient near eastern. Overflowing with principles testimonies, scriptural foundations, keys and strategies, this updated and expanded edition will set your prayer life on fire.

Clearly, in the context of early christianity, the meaning of a royal priesthood could neither have been a priesthood that serves royalty, nor a priesthood of kings. And he has made us to be a kingdom, priests to his god and father. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to god, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Commentary on 1 peter bible study notes and comments.

Continuing to identify his readers as gods chosen elect, pilgrims deserving of his inheritance, peter begins to explain further in chapter 2 what their rights and responsibilities are as members of this royal priesthood of believers. The gospel priesthood mentioned here is not different from the holy and royal priesthoods. The royal priesthood has been chosen from among the members of the human race and no longer is part of the nations. A call to the royal priesthood how to fulfill gods purpose for your life rev. This understanding, commonly known as the priesthood of all believers, is rooted in texts such as 1 peter 2. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Jun 11, 2011 a distinctive identity you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession. This is probably a good sign that the figure of melchizedek had retained some religious significance to abrahams descendants. The royal priesthood, first published in 1956, followed by a revised edition in 1969, examines the biblical teaching of the priesthood of all believers. Jun 22, 2004 this book examines the portrayal of israel as a royalpriestly nation within exodus and against the background of biblical and ancient near eastern thought. Such exploration is essential if the church is to become a royal priesthood today. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people. This is because at the time the king james version was translated, the word peculiar was often used to refer to something belonging to someone, as in.

Text commentaries by david guzik blue letter bible. Preston eby this publication has been dedicated to the public domain printed in the united states of america isbn. Becoming a spiritual house and holy priesthood desiring god. Matthew commentary the future revelation of kingdom. Because of christ we are now all prophets, priests, and kings. Such exploration is essential if the church is to become a royal priesthood. Commentary on 1 peter 2 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Christ, our high priest has given us the ministry of mediation heb. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for gods own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light 1 pet. David guzik commentary on 1 peter 2, where peter explains how to come to jesus through his. A royal priesthood the use of the bible ethically and. Priest, priesthood bakers evangelical dictionary of. Peter says all christians are priests to god a holy priesthood who can. Thats not the pastoral staff, thats not the elders, thats not the choir.

Before that he served as director and teacher at kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb. What is the literal meaning of royal priesthood in 1 peter 2. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people. This book examines the portrayal of israel as a royalpriestly nation within exodus and against the background of biblical and ancient near eastern thought. Christians are called on to proclaim the praises of god as they are now a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, his own special people who have now obtained mercy 410. Much later, in the book of hebrews, melchizedek is shown as a case study for jesus priesthood. So gods physical, chosen nation of israel, as a nation of priests, was a type of the members of gods church in christ, which is a royal priesthood. Central to the work is a literary study of exodus 19. A distinctive identity you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession. Last week we began a season of remembering who we areusing 1 st peter 2. The priesthood of ancient israel was a mere shadow of gods spiritual, royal priesthood, the church. As foretold in the scriptures, jesus is the chief cornerstone that is precious to those who believe, while a stone of stumbling to those who are disobedient.

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of. Not only are we children of god, we are also part of a royal priesthood. He came to move us into the ancient royal priesthood the order of melchizedek where all believers qualify to become the priests of their families and homes. A royal priesthood sermon by michael stark, 1 peter 2. In the books of maccabees especially the fourth it has its ordinary sense of.

The offices of royalty and priesthood were jealously separated in israel. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light 1 peter 2. Our purpose is clearly stated in the text for the message this day. These three terms apply to three different aspects of the same priesthood in the new testament. Jesus a priest like melchizedek studies in hebrews. What is the literal meaning of royal priesthood in 1. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. We are emphasizing the separation of the royal priesthood because the concept of being a chosen nation has often been offensive to jews and christians alike. Therefore, we, under the administration of the new covenant, have become a royal priesthooda kingdom of priests and kings. There is one main passage that deals with the priesthood of all believers. Jesus is the priest of the order of melchizedek, which was before that of aaron, and on many accounts superior to it, and a more lively representation of christs priesthood. A royal priesthood,this is a wonderful combination, kings and priests at the same time. The book is largely undisputed in authorship or canonicity. A royal priesthood in christ reformed bible studies.