Building on the Foundation

  Most of us are probably aware that Jesus Christ is our High Priest, something which the Book of Hebrews calls Him at least 11 times. We’re also probably aware that we, God’s people, are spiritual priests in training under Jesus Christ. Our destiny, should we be blessed to be in the First Resurrection, is to “be priests of God and of Christ” (Rev. 20:6). We “are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 2:5). But most of us have probably never considered how Jesus Christ became High Priest, or what it meant for Him to be appointed as such. Most churches today teach nothing about the Messiah’s appointment as our High Priest. The reason why will become apparent by the end of this article. Nevertheless, God’s Word does tell us that Jesus Christ had to be appointed as our High Priest, and it tells us when, how, and what that meant for us. This wasn’t something that just happened ; He didn’t ju...

  Every year, we eagerly anticipate our Creator’s Holy Days. In the spring, we look forward to Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread above all. In the fall, we look forward above all else to the Feast of Tabernacles. Indeed we should cherish these days! And now, we’ve finally celebrated this year’s fall Holy Days. Each year, we hear teaching about how these days picture God’s plan for mankind, teaching which may vary from one church group to another, but when was the last time we were told why these days picture what they picture? The “why” is critical, for unless we know why we believe what we believe, how can we be sure it’s true? So, with fresh eyes, let’s look at the spiritual meaning of God’s Holy Days and see how and why they picture God’s plan! Some of this may differ a little from what you’ve always been taught. If so, then please search the Scriptures further, like the Bereans in Acts 17:10-11, and see whether this is true or not. The Bible lists all of God’s annua...