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Chapters 28--31 focus our attention on the Priest. In the [[Old Testament]] , [[Israel]] had a Priesthood. In the [[New Testament]] , all saints are a Priesthood (1 [[Peter]] 2:5,9; Revelation 1:6). There is no special order of Priests on earth today recognized by [[God]]. Any believer may come to [[God]] personally, through [[Jesus]] Christ.

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In chapter 29 we see the calling of the Priests. We see in the ordination of the Priests a beautiful picture of our own experience in Christ. They are, first of all, chosen (verses 1-4a); they are cleansed (verses 1-4b); they are clothed (verses 5,6); and they are anointed (verse 7).

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The responsibilities of the Priests are given in chapters 30 and 31. They were responsible for burning the incense, which is symbolic of offering prayers to [[God]]; they were responsible for collecting the shekels from the Jewish people; they were responsible for washing the laver. The laver symbolizes the cleansing power of the [[Word]] of [[God]] for the believer as he walks through this life. The Priests were also responsible for supplying the oil and incense. [[God]] gave the recipes for the anointing oil and holy incense, and He made it clear that these products were not to be imitated in any way. In chapter 30:9 [[God]] commands that no strange incense shall be offered.

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Among the Priests' other duties were offering the sacrifices, keeping the fire burning, and entering within the veil. Today, because of the shed blood of [[Jesus]], these symbolic acts are done away with. Christ has finished the work of redemption and is now seated at the right hand of [[God]] the Father, ever making intercession for His own. [[Christians]] today have the privilege of coming into [[God]]'s holy presence at any time, through Christ. The High Priest could go into The Most Holy Place but once a year. What a privilege we have, as [[Christians]], because of the finished work of [[Jesus Christ]]!

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		+	Chapters 28--31 focus our attention on the Priest. In the [[Old Testament]] , [[Israel]] had a Priesthood. In the [[New Testament]] , all saints are a Priesthood (1 [[Peter]] 2:5,9; Revelation 1:6). There is no special order of Priests on earth today recognized by [[God]]. Any believer may come to [[God]] personally, through [[Jesus]] Christ.
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		+	In chapter 29 we see the calling of the Priests. We see in the ordination of the Priests a beautiful picture of our own experience in Christ. They are, first of all, chosen (verses 1-4a); they are cleansed (verses 1-4b); they are clothed (verses 5,6); and they are anointed (verse 7).
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		+	The responsibilities of the Priests are given in chapters 30 and 31. They were responsible for burning the incense, which is symbolic of offering prayers to [[God]]; they were responsible for collecting the shekels from the Jewish people; they were responsible for washing the laver. The laver symbolizes the cleansing power of the [[Word]] of [[God]] for the believer as he walks through this life. The Priests were also responsible for supplying the oil and incense. [[God]] gave the recipes for the anointing oil and holy incense, and He made it clear that these products were not to be imitated in any way. In chapter 30:9 [[God]] commands that no strange incense shall be offered.
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		+	Among the Priests' other duties were offering the sacrifices, keeping the fire burning, and entering within the veil. Today, because of the shed blood of [[Jesus]], these symbolic acts are done away with. Christ has finished the work of redemption and is now seated at the right hand of [[God]] the Father, ever making intercession for His own. [[Christians]] today have the privilege of coming into [[God]]'s holy presence at any time, through Christ. The High Priest could go into The Most Holy Place but once a year. What a privilege we have, as [[Christians]], because of the finished work of [[Jesus Christ]]!