[Charles Henrickson]

[sauropod]

Thank you for the post, Reverend.

I will reflect on it during the Sabbath tomorrow.

[Charles Henrickson]

Ping.

[strongbow]

I’ll read this in the morning

[imardmd1]

The priest in ancient Israel did two things. On the one hand, he represented the people before God. On the other hand, he spoke and acted for God to the people.

I think not. A priest represents the people before The God. It is a prophet that speaks on behalf of The God to people. One man can be both, but the roles do not mix. David was a prophet and a king, but not a priest. Samuel was a prophet and a priest but not a King. Apparently, Melchizedek was a priest and a king, but not a prophet. Elijah and Elisha were prophets but not priests or kings, as were othe prophets. Only Jesus, The Anointed One, The King of Kings, and Master (didaskalos), as well as The Eternal High Priest, has the three-fold ministry.

Note that Hebrews is for our benefit, but was addressed to the Jews of the diaspora, as said by Peter (2 Pet. 3:15). It is without doubt that it was meant to illustrate the meaning of their religion under the Law, which pictured the Messiah to come and fulfill it.

[Army Air Corps]

Thank you for the sermon; it is excellent for reflection and action.