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Christians are a kingdom of priests, so in order to understand what that means, let’s look at what someone had to do to become a priest in the Old Testament.
• The first thing the priest did was bathe from head to toe. This symbolized that he was saved (see Titus 3:5). When we are saved, we are bathed from head to toe in Christ’s cleansing blood.
• After his bath, the priest received a linen garment, which symbolized the righteousness that is provided by our Lord.
• Then he was anointed with oil, which is symbolic of the Holy Spirit.
How encouraging to discover God’s Word flowing from the Old to the New Testament to describe such essential details of the believer.
Have you been bathed in the cleansing blood? Are you aware you’re wearing a robe (the righteousness of Christ)? The Holy Spirit lives within you. As you go through your day today, be ever mindful: you are a priest—chosen, royal, holy, set apart for Him.
Adrian Rogers
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KJV reads: "a peculiar people" NAS reads: "a people for God's own possession"
I particularly like the New American Standard --- that we are God's own procession!
Thank You Jesus!
Edited by JackA, 04 September 2011 - 03:51 PM.
