Jesus the Royal Priest

Summary

This video explores the concept of the royal priest in the Bible, beginning with Adam and Eve's fall from their original calling. Despite their failure, God promises a royal priest to restore humanity. The narrative follows figures like Abraham, Moses, and David, each pointing to the ultimate royal priest: Jesus. Through his baptism, teachings, and actions, Jesus embodies the royal priesthood, even as he challenges the established religious authorities. Ultimately, his sacrifice and resurrection fulfill the role, offering the restoration of Eden's blessings to all who follow him, becoming a royal priesthood in their own right.

Takeaways

• 😀 The theme of the royal priest in the Bible is explored, focusing on how humanity's role as God's representatives was corrupted from the beginning.
• 😀 Adam and Eve were called to be royal priests, but they failed and brought violence and exile into the world. However, God promised a future descendant to restore the blessings of Eden.
• 😀 A royal priest would strike the deceiver, as promised, while also being struck by it, indicating the ultimate sacrifice of this figure.
• 😀 Throughout Israel's story, figures like Abraham, Moses, and David were raised up to potentially fulfill the royal priest role but failed, pointing to the need for the ultimate royal priest.
• 😀 Jesus is revealed as the ultimate royal priest, combining the roles of king, son, and suffering servant, fulfilling the promises in the Hebrew scriptures.
• 😀 Jesus’ baptism at the Jordan River marks his ordination as a royal priest, and his ministry includes acts like forgiving sins and restoring purity, which were traditionally roles for priests.
• 😀 Jesus operates outside the established authority of the Jerusalem priesthood, challenging their authority and showing that he is the true priest in charge.
• 😀 Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain reveals him as the ultimate royal priest, highlighting his divine nature and mission.
• 😀 When Jesus enters Jerusalem, he disrupts the temple's sacrificial practices, symbolizing his challenge to the existing priesthood's authority.
• 😀 Jesus' arrest and trial before Caiaphas, the high priest, confirms that Jesus identifies as the royal priest foretold in Psalm 110, asserting his divine authority.
• 😀 Jesus' death and the tearing of the temple curtain symbolize the opening of God's presence to all of creation, restoring the blessings of Eden and making Jesus' sacrifice the way he ascends to his throne.
• 😀 Jesus’ resurrection and commissioning of his followers mark the beginning of a new royal priesthood, inviting all to become like him and take up the lost calling of being God's royal priests.

Q & A

What is the main theme explored in the transcript?

The main theme explored is the concept of the 'royal priest' in the Bible, specifically how this role is fulfilled by Jesus and how it connects to God's plan of restoring the blessings of Eden.

How are Adam and Eve connected to the role of a royal priest?

Adam and Eve are initially called to represent God and rule over creation as His image, which aligns with the role of a royal priest. However, they fail in their calling after being deceived, leading to their exile from Eden.

What promise does God make after Adam and Eve's fall from grace?

God promises that one of Adam and Eve's descendants will come to intervene on their behalf and restore the blessings of Eden, essentially bringing a new royal priest to restore the failed priests.

How does the concept of a royal priesthood develop through Israel's history?

Through Israel's story, figures like Abraham, Moses, and David are seen as potential royal priests, but they all fail. Their stories, however, point toward the ultimate royal priest, Jesus.

What is the significance of Jesus' baptism at the Jordan River?

Jesus' baptism is seen as His ordination as the royal priest. During His baptism, God declares Jesus as His beloved Son, a statement that ties Jesus to the royal priest and king promised in the Hebrew scriptures.

How does Jesus act like a priest during His ministry?

Jesus acts like a priest by forgiving sins and restoring people who were impure so that they could enter the temple, actions typically carried out by priests in the Jerusalem Temple.

Why do the priests in Jerusalem see Jesus as a threat?

The priests view Jesus as a threat because He performs priestly duties outside their authority, challenging the established priesthood and undermining their control over religious practices.

What happens during Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain?

During the transfiguration, Jesus is revealed as the ultimate royal priest, His clothes becoming pure white as He is transformed. This event mirrors Moses' vision of the ideal high priest.

How does Jesus challenge the authority of the current priesthood in Jerusalem?

Jesus challenges the priesthood by disrupting the sale of animal sacrifices in the temple, an act that symbolizes His claim to be the true priest in charge, not the established priests.

What is the significance of the curtain in the temple tearing when Jesus dies?

The tearing of the temple curtain signifies that God's presence, once separated by the curtain, is now freely accessible to all. It marks the beginning of the restoration of the blessings of Eden through Jesus' sacrifice.

How does the resurrection of Jesus relate to the concept of royal priesthood?

After His resurrection, Jesus commissions His followers to spread the good news, declaring Him as the ruling king and priest. This highlights His role in restoring the blessings of Eden and initiating a new royal priesthood.

What does the Apostle Paul mean by calling Jesus the 'new Adam'?

By calling Jesus the 'new Adam,' Paul emphasizes that Jesus is the one who restores humanity to its original calling of being God's royal priests, offering a way for people to return to Eden-like communion with God.