GearTalk Biblical Theology The Story of Priests: Pastor Steve Rumschlag takes us from Melchizedek to Leviticus to Jesus and the Church
Aug 29, 2025
Steve Rumschlag, Pastor of Turning Point Church, dives deep into the evolution of the priesthood, tracing its roots from Melchizedek through Leviticus to Jesus. He reflects on the transformative roles of priests and their impact on spiritual practices. Rumschlag discusses the duality of the priestly role, emphasizing how Christ redefines purity and holiness. The conversation also highlights the community's responsibility in embracing their identity as a royal priesthood, urging listeners to engage actively in their faith.
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Priest As Mediator And Kingly Nourisher
- Melchizedek shows the priestly role as mediator bringing God's blessing to people and presenting people to God.
- The priest is both regal nourisher and intermediary, a pattern the rest of Scripture explores and longs to restore.
Garments Point Beyond The Priest
- The Levites are given a sacred, visible role with garments and rituals meant to point beyond themselves to God.
- Yet scripture repeatedly shows priestly failure, highlighting the gap between the office's intent and human practice.
The First Priestly Disaster
- Steve recounts Nadab and Abihu offering strange fire and being consumed, showing priestly failure immediately after ordination.
- Their death defiled the very space that had just been purified, underscoring holiness's seriousness.