In this week's sermon, Dr. Ueckert walks us through Leviticus 21-22, where God lays out His high standards for the priests and the sacrifices they offer. While these chapters may seem distant from our daily lives, they actually point us to something incredible—Jesus, our perfect High Priest and ultimate sacrifice.
Dr. Ueckert helps us see how the Old Testament priesthood wasn’t just about rituals; it was a foreshadowing of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled every requirement. And here’s where it gets personal: as believers, we are called a “kingdom of priests,” set apart to represent God to the world and bring others before Him. This means holiness isn’t just for ancient priests—it’s for us, too.
This message challenges us to consider how we live as representatives of Christ. Are we offering our lives as a worthy sacrifice? Are we faithfully standing in the gap for others in prayer and witness? As we reflect, we’re reminded that through Jesus, we have the privilege and responsibility of living set apart for God’s glory.
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE
LEVITICUS 21-22
Key Scriptures:
THIS WEEK'S GUIDES
READ
Leviticus 21-22
Key Verses:
Leviticus 21:6, Hebrews 7:26-27, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1-2
CONSIDER
What does it mean to be part of a 'kingdom of priests' as described in 1 Peter 2:9?
How does Jesus fulfill both the role of perfect high priest and perfect sacrifice?
What are some practical ways we can 'protect our role' as representatives of God?
How can we maintain holiness while still being approachable to non-believers?
What barriers might prevent us from fully embracing our role as priests in God's kingdom?
How does understanding God's holiness impact our daily walk with Him?
In what ways can we represent both God to people and people to God through prayer?
How can we better support each other in our shared mission of proclaiming the gospel?
Next Steps: Ask the Lord to bring to mind someone who seems completely far from Christ—someone who, by all human appearances, is beyond hope of redemption.
PRAY
Pray for that person by name, trusting that only God can do the work of transformation in their life.
READ
Leviticus 21-22
Key Verses:
Leviticus 21:6, Hebrews 7:26-27, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1-2
CONSIDER
What does it mean to be part of a 'kingdom of priests' as described in 1 Peter 2:9?
How does Jesus fulfill both the role of perfect high priest and perfect sacrifice?
What are some practical ways we can 'protect our role' as representatives of God?
How can we maintain holiness while still being approachable to non-believers?
What barriers might prevent us from fully embracing our role as priests in God's kingdom?
How does understanding God's holiness impact our daily walk with Him?
In what ways can we represent both God to people and people to God through prayer?
How can we better support each other in our shared mission of proclaiming the gospel?
Next Steps: Ask the Lord to bring to mind someone who seems completely far from Christ—someone who, by all human appearances, is beyond hope of redemption.
PRAY
Pray for that person by name, trusting that only God can do the work of transformation in their life.
READ
Leviticus 21-22
Key Verses:
Leviticus 21:6, Hebrews 7:26-27, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1-2
CONSIDER
What’s the difference between things that are temporary (like a snack) and things that last (like family)? How does that idea help us understand what really matters in our faith?
1 Peter 2:9 says we are a "kingdom of priests." What do you think that means for us today? How can we represent both God to people and people to God in our everyday lives?
Jesus is both the perfect High Priest and the perfect sacrifice. What does that mean, and how does it change the way we think about worship and prayer?
Sometimes it’s hard to live differently as a follower of Jesus while still being friendly and kind to those who don’t believe the same things. How can we stay faithful to God and still be approachable?
Life gets busy with school, sports, and other activities. What are some simple ways we can remind each other that we belong to God’s kingdom and focus on what truly matters?
Next Steps: Ask the Lord to bring to mind someone who seems completely far from Christ—someone who, by all human appearances, is beyond hope of redemption.
PRAY
Pray for that person by name, trusting that only God can do the work of transformation in their life.