An Extraordinary Priesthood (2025-10-05, David Camera, Exodus 29)

A sermon on the purification of the priests in Exodus 29 by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: What is your favorite style of dress and why? (Formal, fancy, casual etc.) Have you ever been improperly dressed for an occasion? What was the occasion and what did you do? How did you feel?  Why were the priests given special clothes to wear? (Cr. 28:43)  What does it mean to be consecrated?  How were the priests consecrated? What was required?  Have you ever witnessed an ordination of either and elder, deacon or pastor? What stood out to you about the purpose?  Look at vs. 42-48. What was the purpose of the priesthood and how is this connected to the promises of God we have heard about in Exodus so far?  Think back over the story of Exodus, if you were one of Aaron’s sons, how would you feel about being ordained as a priest?  Look up Hebrews 7:23-28. How is Christ the fulfillment of the priesthood?  In light of the unique access priests enjoyed, through consecration and ordination, reflect on the astonishing statements made in Hebrews 10:19-22.   Look at 1 Peter 2:4-5 and 2:9-10. How do Christian’s function as priests today?  What kind of consecration is required of us in light of our priestly ministry? (1 Peter 2:11-12)  Read Revelation 7:9-14. What is astonishing about this scene? What are the saints wearing in heaven and what are we doing?  Find out more at www.riveroakschurch.com