The hosts discuss the implications of being the physical embodiment of Jesus on earth and how it relates to unity. They explore the duties of priests and the role of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice. They also delve into the concept of reconciliation and unity among followers of Jesus, addressing the need for Protestants to reconsider church unity. The chapter on positive thinking explores its impact on mental health. They discuss the new Exodus and the importance of sacrifice in worship and service. The idea of individuals being called as royal priests and the unity of God's people is also explored.
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Being part of the royal priesthood means embodying the life of Jesus and living in unity as the physical embodiment of Jesus on earth.
As members of the royal priesthood, believers are called to sacrificial acts of service, worship, and representation of God's love to others.
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The Royal Priesthood in the Bible
The podcast explores the concept of the royal priesthood as a central theme in the story of the Bible. It delves into how followers of Jesus are seen as part of this idea, embodying the life of Jesus in the present. The podcast explores the various images used to describe followers of Jesus as a royal priesthood, temples, and living sacrifices. It highlights the importance of unity, sacrificial acts of service, worship, intercession, and representation as key elements of the role of the royal priesthood.
Living Stones and a Chosen Race
The episode discusses the idea of believers as living stones and a chosen race, emphasizing the concept of being a temple of the Holy Spirit. It explores how this imagery is rooted in passages from Isaiah and Exodus, highlighting the connection between the temple and the people who inhabit it. The episode calls for the surrendering of individual bodies as a unified sacrifice and emphasizes the importance of unity, sacrificial acts of worship, and the representation of God's love to others.
Sacrifices of Praise, Sharing, and Service
The podcast addresses the different types of sacrifices offered by the royal priesthood, including acts of praise, sharing, and service. It emphasizes that worship is not limited to words, but also includes acts of surrendering what belongs to oneself and giving it to others. The episode highlights the importance of sacrificing personal preferences for the sake of unity and engaging in acts of service and mediation to reconcile and bring about restoration in conflicts within the community of believers.
The Ultimate Vision of the Royal Priesthood
The final part of the podcast explores the ultimate vision of the royal priesthood in the book of Revelation. It envisions a new creation where there is no darkness, and the people of God reign forever as a unified priesthood. The podcast reminds listeners of the calling to be part of this royal priesthood and to live out sacrificial lives in worship, service, and representation of God's love and unity to the world.
After Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit, they become God’s temple and the physical embodiment of Jesus on earth. This has huge implications for our understanding of what it means to be the church today and live in unity. Dive into this discussion with Tim and Jon as they unpack what it means for followers of Jesus to be the royal priesthood, now and in eternity.