A New Order of Priests and Levites (Isaiah 66:21) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into A New Order of Priests and Levites (Isaiah 66:21) by Charles SpurgeonCharles Spurgeon's sermon on Isaiah 66:21 explores how God selects individuals from the fallen human race, whether Jew or Gentile, to serve as His spiritual priests and Levites. This divine calling grants believers the profound privilege of belonging entirely to God, being set apart for His service, and drawing intimately near to Him. In this spiritual capacity, these chosen individuals intercede for others through acceptable prayer and act as teachers of God's truth to the world.Spurgeon emphasizes that this selection is astonishing because it does not rely on human lineage, natural talent, or inherent righteousness. Instead, God deliberately chooses the most unlikely people, often selecting great sinners, individuals with lawless passions, and those completely unsuited for divine service by human standards. Historical figures like the Apostle Paul, Augustine, John Bunyan, and John Newton illustrate how sovereign grace transforms former rebels into powerful instruments of righteousness.God operates in this manner to magnify His infinite mercy and to demonstrate His supreme power by taming rebellious hearts. This method of choosing also highlights His absolute sovereignty, showing that grace is freely dispensed according to His will rather than human merit. Furthermore, converting notorious sinners deals a severe blow to Satan by turning his most effective followers into formidable adversaries. Practically, individuals who have been forgiven of great offenses possess a deep, experiential gratitude, leading to passionate ministry that offers immense hope to other penitent sinners seeking mercy.Consequently, Spurgeon urges those called to this priesthood to remain vigilant and profoundly humble by remembering their former sinful state. Because they have experienced such extraordinary grace, they are called to serve God with intense devotion, great joy, and unwavering confidence that He will complete the work He began in them.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerWorship Music: https://suno.com/playlist/3a498d0f-c90e-4981-8aa7-59834e7239f7https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730