Biblical Theology, Episode 08
Today, Lauren Bowerman is talking with Yannick Christos-Wahab about the theme of priest and priesthood that we see throughout Scripture. Yannick and Lauren trace the theme of priesthood through the Bible, from its early hints in Genesis, through the priests of Israel, and ultimately all the way to Jesus, who fulfills and transform the role as our great high priest (and who then passes the baton to us as a “royal priesthood” of believers!). We hope that seeing Jesus as your high priest in this episode helps you to love him more!
4:30 Understanding Biblical Theology
7:45 Role and Purpose of the Priest
12:30 Why Were Priests Needed?
17:30 The Need for a Better Priest
21:00 Jesus as Our Priest
28:00 Before the Throne
32:00 Priesthood of Believers
37:00 The Word and the Church
FULL SHOW NOTES
journeywomen.org/episode/jesus-our-perfect-priest
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Was your understanding of the Old Testament and the Levitical priesthood system broadened as you listened to this episode? How so?
How does seeing Christ as your perfect priest increase your love for him?
Does understanding Christ’s priestly work have an impact on the way you feel the weight of your sin, guilt, or shame? How so?
What do you think about the fact that you—and every believer—is now a part of a royal priesthood? How does that impact your understanding of your mission in the world?
What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week’s episode?
FOR MORE
On the Journeywomen podcast, we’ll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.
