- Our prayers are a sweet aroma to God that ascends to Him continually
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)
Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)—Psalm 141:2 (NIV)
What kind of prayers do we pray?
- Supplication
- Thanksgiving
- Intercessory
- Lament
- Love
What was the role of the great high priest? How did Jesus fulfill that?
- Entered into the presence of God (High Priest)
- Jesus is the high priest; we are not
Are you teaching others about God and how to live through your words and actions?
Are you praying? Are you offering your life as a living sacrifice?
Scriptures
- Hebrews 4:14-16-Jesus, the great High Priest
- 1 Timothy 2:5-Jesus role as the High Priest
- Matthew 27:51-The veil was torn
For Small Group Discussion:
Opening Question: What’s your favorite piece of clothing or thing to wear? Why?
Main Point: As God’s chosen people, we are set apart by Christ and we should reflect Christ to the world.
Read/Tell the Story: Exodus 19:3-6, 28:1-5; Colossians 3:5-17
Questions:
- Read Exodus 19:3-6. In this passage, what was God asking His people to do? What did God promise that the Israelites would be?
- Read 1 Peter 2:9. How do these verses relate to the picture from Exodus?
- Why does God want us to be a royal priesthood, according to 1 Peter?
- Read Exodus 28:1-5 & Colossians 3:5-17. The priests from the OT were meant to be set apart & recognizable by their priestly garments. What should it look like for us to be set apart in today’s culture?
- What do you need to “put off” or “put on” in your life now?
- For homework this week – ask a friend ‘What is something they see in you that reflects Christ?’
- For the bold – ask, ‘What is something they see in you that doesn’t reflect Christ?’