Thematic Bible: Divinely appointed

“At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the Lord’s covenant, to stand before Yahweh to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as it is today. Verse Concepts

Then the priests, the sons of Levi, will come forward, for Yahweh your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name, and they are to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault. Verse Concepts

"Tell Aaron and his sons how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: The Lord bless you and protect you; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; read more.
the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.

In the same way, the Messiah did not exalt Himself to become a high priest, but the One who said to Him, You are My Son; today I have become Your Father,

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Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up. Verse Concepts

I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of His power. Verse Concepts

if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become a servant of it. Verse Concepts

He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit produces life. Verse Concepts

For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher, Verse Concepts

I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry— Verse Concepts

Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: Verse Concepts