Kingdom of Priests

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Kingdom of Priests

Date: Mar. 12, 2021

Passage

Exodus 19:1-6 (ESV)

1 On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. 2 They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, 3 while Moses went up to God. The LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6 and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 19:6

and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”

1. God leads the people to Sinai (1-3)

Two months after leaving Egypt, the Israelites were led to the Desert of Sinai. Israel camped in front of the Mt. Sinai. Mt. Sinai is considered to be another name for Mt. Horeb, the place where God had appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush (Ex 3). God led them to the place and here God would enter in and confirm his covenant with Israel.

2. God's covenant with his people (4-6)

The Israelites were now free. They were on their way to a new place to begin a new life. God had more in store for them, even more than setting them from bondage. God also desired to enter into a special relationship with the Israelites â€“ a covenant. It would be based on what God had done for them (4), his word (Ex 20) and their obedience to his word (5), and his great hope and grace (6). God said they would be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation for himself. In the same way God saves us through Jesus Christ to also be God's special possession, a royal priesthood. As children of God, we are called to declare praises to God (1 Pe 2:9).

Prayer: Father, thank you for the covenant we have with you through Jesus. Help me to live up to your call as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.

One Word: A covenant people

The Lamb Will Triumph

Revelation 17:1-18

Key Verse: 17:14

They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”

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