On July 17 of this year (2019) we began a study of the Book of Leviticus. A Block of Scripture that holds far more pertinent information about our Lord Jesus than I ever imagined! Leviticus reveals the Heart of God the Father in amazing ways, too!

Today we are considering a fact, a truth, embedded (generally) in Leviticus chapter 8. I would like to compare the Typology behind the HIGH PRIEST and the other SONS OF AARON, who were also priests, mind you.

There was always just ONE High Priest holding Office. While there were MANY other priests aiding the work of the Tabernacle, the work of Worship, one might say.

“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Take AARON (the High Priest, singular) and HIS SONS (the other priests, plural) with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; and gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. “ Leviticus 8:1-3

My point today, quickly …

Aaron, then upon his death, his eldest surviving son (Eleazar) were the first two HIGH PRIESTS of ancient Israel. (Still keep in mind, only ONE of them at a time held that august office. Only Aaron until he died, then only Eleazar until he died.)

Now the Office of High Priest was (undoubtedly) a Picture of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Many Bible Verses validate that fact, that thought. Hebrews 9:11, for example … “But CHRIST BEING COME AN HIGH PRIEST of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle.”

“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and HIGH PRIEST of our profession, CHRIST JESUS.” Hebrews 3:1

“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.” Hebrews 4:14

And Jesus did not take this Title/Honor (High Priest) upon Himself, either! Hebrews 5:10 informs us that Jesus was: “Called of God (the Father) an HIGH PRIEST.” 

Yes, His Father made him Such, our great High Priest!

But now … what of the “sons of Aaron,” the number of whom grew as the years progressed. They are not specifically (even as a group) a “type” of Christ, nearly as much as they are a “picture/symbol” of those of us who are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ!

We are priests!

How so?

Revelation 1:5-6 tells us that Jesus has made us … “PRIESTS (plural) unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

Wow!

Even Revelation 20:6 sheds light here. “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but THEY SHALL BE PRIESTS of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”

I am discussing the “priesthood” of every true (born-again) believer today!

Peter writes of us: “But ye are a chosen generation, A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” 1 Peter 2:9, again written to Christians.

And as priests, we today can do what no Old Testament believer (Jew or converted Gentile) could do … approach the very Mercy Seat of Almighty God! Approach His Very Throne!

We are, in fact, invited there! “Let us therefore come boldly unto the THRONE OF GRACE, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

This Paragraph might say it better. Hebrews 10:19-22 …“Having therefore, brethren, boldness to ENTER INTO THE HOLIEST BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 LET US DRAW NEAR with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”

Wow again!

Yes, along the very lines of the “sons of Aaron,” we too are “priests” unto our great God! Because of the incorruptible Blood of our dear Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ!

THE HIGH PRIEST … JESUS!

The sons of Aaron, also priests, you and me as followers of Jesus, as Blood-washed Christians!

Hallelujah!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

That Jesus might always have the PREEMINENCE! Colossians 1:18 … “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”

Amen!

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