Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

T he M anifestation of C hrist

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Pray without Ceasing – Flash Prayer for the Day As the Magi traveled far to see you, so let us seek you now that we may worship you alone, the Savior of the world.

For Your Weekly Journey

Weekly Reflection on the Priesthood of All Believers [In reference to 1 Peter 2.9] All four titles originally given to Israel (‘chosen race,’ ‘royal priesthood,’ ‘holy nation,’ ‘his own possession’) are now applied to the multiethnic church, bringing to mind the gracious initiative of Yahweh to call and rescue his people. It is important to note the purpose clause of 1 Peter 2:9: “that you may proclaim the excellencies of himwho called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” The royal priesthood of believers exists to declare God’s aretas (Greek: excellencies, virtues, mighty acts, praises) – a likely reference to Isaiah 43:20-21 (Septuagint), where those liberated fromBabylonian exile would declare the aretas of God. As bothworship and evangelism, the Lord’s saved ones proclaim and celebrate the aretas of God, particularly his promised and fulfilled redemptive acts.

~ Uche Anizor and Hank Voss. Representing Christ. Electronic Edition. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2016. p. 48.

Let God Arise! Seasonal Focus And He Manifested His Glory , John 2.1-11

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