God's Desire for a People as Priests

November 25th, 1984
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Summary

Ernie reflects on the grace of God that has allowed him and others to embrace their calling as priests in the order of Melchizedek. He expresses gratitude for the fellowship and prayers of the community, emphasizing the importance of their gathering. Ernie highlights God's desire for a people who can share in His heart and secrets, moving beyond self-centeredness to a deeper relationship with Him. He cites scriptures from Exodus, Revelation, and Hebrews to illustrate that all believers are called to be priests, a truth recovered during the Reformation. This priesthood is not based on lineage or ability but on the finished work of Christ. Ernie stresses that every believer has a role in ministering Christ to others, whether in mundane tasks or significant responsibilities. He encourages the community to recognize their priestly identity in all aspects of life, including work and family, and to offer spiritual sacrifices to God. Ultimately, he calls for a response to God's call, urging believers to embrace their identity as priests and to learn through their experiences, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide them in this journey.

Outline of Main Points

  • Grace to embrace the priestly calling
  • Importance of community and prayer
  • God's desire for fellowship and sharing His heart
  • Scriptural basis for the priesthood of all believers
  • Reformation's recovery of the priesthood truth
  • Every believer's role in ministering Christ
  • Living out priesthood in daily life
  • Encouragement to respond to God's call
  • Learning through experiences and the Holy Spirit's guidance
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