Thematic Bible: Divinely appointed

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

Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to him and to bless in the name of the LORD, and by their word every dispute and every assault shall be settled. Verse Concepts

"Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; read more.
the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; Verse Concepts

Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. Verse Concepts

Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. Verse Concepts

if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister. Verse Concepts

who 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 gives life. Verse Concepts

for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, Verse Concepts

I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, Verse Concepts

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; Verse Concepts