Summary

Bro. Paul Offin explores the biblical concept of priests, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the only true high priest according to the New Testament, and clarifies misconceptions about tithe and priesthood in Christianity.

Key Topics

The origin of the word 'priest' in Genesis 14
The tribe of Levi and priesthood in the Old Testament
The significance of God's oath in establishing Jesus as high priest
The difference between the Old and New Covenants
The role of Jesus as the eternal high priest
Misconceptions about tithing and priesthood today
The biblical basis for Jesus mediating the new covenant
The role of church elders versus priests in Christianity
The importance of understanding biblical law and covenant

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Lesson on Priests
00:29 Who Was the First Priest in the Bible?
00:58 The Tribe of Levi and Priesthood Law
01:27 Abraham and Tithing: Personal Choice, Not Law
02:26 The Nature of Tithing in the Old Testament
03:24 Jesus as the Eternal High Priest
04:24 God Swore an Oath to Jesus, Not to Levitical Priests
05:15 The Better Covenant Mediated by Jesus
07:11 Many Priests Under the Old System, Jesus Lives Forever
09:02 Why Human Priests Are Not Needed Today
10:25 Jesus' Ability to Save Forever
13:21 The Better Law and Covenant in Christianity
16:17 The Faults of the Old Covenant and the Need for a New One
17:45 The Role of Church Elders vs Priests
20:01 Conclusion: No Human Priests Today, Only Jesus
20:59 Sharing the Truth About Biblical Priesthood