In this bonus episode, Matthew continues the discussion about getting back to God's original purpose and stewarding the earth. He contrasts the priesthood of Aaron with the priesthood of Melchizedek, highlighting the restoration of God's original priesthood through Jesus Christ.
We explore the qualifications, access to the presence of God, sacrifices, and the tabernacle associated with each priesthood. As part of the priesthood of Melchizedek, believers have access to the heavenly tabernacle and are called to be ministers to the Lord and stewards of the earth.
Watch Part 1 here:
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑
God's original purpose for humanity was to be a royal priesthood, ministering to God and stewarding the earth.
Through Jesus Christ, believers are restored to the priesthood of Melchizedek and have access to the presence of God.
The priesthood of Melchizedek is eternal, while the priesthood of Aaron was temporary.
Believers offer spiritual sacrifices as priests, including worship, praise, and love.
The heavenly tabernacle is the place where believers gather as the royal priesthood to worship and minister to God.
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Recap
02:01 Restoring God's Original Purpose: The Priesthood of Melchizedek
08:42 Contrasting the Priesthoods: Aaron and Melchizedek
13:03 Accessing the Presence of God: The High Priest Jesus
18:45 Offering Spiritual Sacrifices: Worship, Praise, and Love
26:24 The Heavenly Tabernacle: Gathering as the Royal Priesthood
