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SSS4 : Epistle to the Hebrews : Lesson 30

Text: Hebrews 7:11-17
8 December 2019

THE AARONIC PRIESTHOOD

1. Aaron and his sons (Exodus 28:1)

a) Four sons
b) Nadab, Abihu
c) Eleazar
d) Ithamar

2. To minister to the LORD as priest (Exodus 28:1b)

3. Dressing of the priests (Exodus 28:2-4)

a) Holy garments
b) For glory and beauty
c) Garments to be beautifully made
d) Consecrated as priests
i) Breastplate
ii) Ephod
iii) Robe
iv) Skilfully woven tunic
v) A turban
vi) A sash

4. Consecration of Aaron and his sons (Leviticus 8-9)

5. Profane fire offered by Nadab and Abihu
They were slain by the Lod (Leviticus 10)

THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD

1. Many priests failed

2. Very few succeeded

a) Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 24)
b) Hilkiah 2 (Chronicles 34)

THE TASKS OF THE PRIESTS

1. Teaching of the law (Hebrews 7:11)

2. Prayer for the nation (Exodus 28; Pss. 44-49 [Korah]; Ps. 50 [Asaph])

3. The ministry of the priests (1 Chronicles 23-26)

a) Music (1 Chronicles 25)
b) Gatekeepers (1 Chronicles 26)
c) Treasuries (1 Chronicles 26)
d) Judges (1 Chronicles 26:29)