Thematic Bible: Divinely appointed

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

And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD your God has chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every assault be tried: Verse Concepts

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, In this way you shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The LORD bless you, and keep you: The LORD make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: read more.
The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made a high priest; but he that said unto him, You are my Son, today have I begotten you. Verse Concepts

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Verse Concepts

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

If you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which was preached to every creature who is under heaven; of which I Paul am made a minister; Verse Concepts

Who also has made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life. Verse Concepts

For which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. Verse Concepts

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Verse Concepts

And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Verse Concepts