Thematic Bible: Divinely appointed

At that time LORD set apart the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of LORD, to stand before LORD to minister to him, and to bless in his name, to this day. Verse Concepts

And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near, for LORD thy God has chosen them to minister to him, and to bless in the name of LORD, and according to their word shall every controversy and every stroke be. Verse Concepts

Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, This way ye shall bless the sons of Israel: Ye shall say to them, LORD bless thee, and keep thee. LORD make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious to thee. read more.
LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

So also Christ did not glorify himself to become a high priest, but it was he who said to him, Thou are my Son, today I have begotten thee. Verse Concepts

Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged. Verse Concepts

Of which I became a helper according to the gift of that grace of God, which was given to me according to the working of his power. Verse Concepts

If ye truly continue in the faith, founded, and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good-news that ye heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I Paul became a helper. Verse Concepts

who also made us qualified helpers of a new covenant, not of a document, but of a spirit, for the document kills but the spirit makes alive. Verse Concepts

for which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher of Gentiles. Verse Concepts

And I have gratitude to the Christ--Jesus our Lord--who empowered me, because he considered me faithful, having placed in service Verse Concepts

And all things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and who gave to us the ministry of reconciliation. Verse Concepts