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Dr. Jordon Gilmore

Royal Priesthood
Part of the Tabernacle Series

What does it mean to be part of God's spiritual house? In this message, Jordon explores our identity as God's "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:4-10), showing that every believer has a unique role in God's Kingdom.

In This Episode

• We are "living stones" being built into God's spiritual house.
• Our lives are designed with purpose—they're about God's Kingdom, not just our personal story.
• Being included in God's work is a privilege, not a burden.
• Every believer has the calling and responsibility of a priest.

The Posture of a Priest

A royal priest lives with:

• A servant's heart—following Jesus, who came to serve, not be served.
• Holiness—living intentionally, set apart for God's purposes.
• Joyful participation in what God is building.

Spiritual Sacrifices We Offer

Because Christ became the perfect sacrifice for sin, we now offer spiritual sacrifices that honor God:

• Praise – Speaking and singing God's goodness (Hebrews 13:15)
• Joy – Choosing joy even in difficult circumstances (Psalm 27)
• Our Lives – Presenting our everyday lives as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1-2)
• Generosity – Doing good and sharing with others (Hebrews 13:16)
• Love – Sacrificially loving others, even when it isn't easy (1 Corinthians 13)

True sacrifice often means offering these things when they cost us something.

Our Priestly Assignment

Priests didn't only offer sacrifices—they proclaimed God's greatness.

As believers, we're called to proclaim "the excellencies of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). Our words should consistently point people toward God's faithfulness rather than simply echo the frustrations of our culture.

Reflection

Take a personal inventory this week:

• Am I living with the posture of a servant?
• What sacrifices am I regularly offering to God?
• What am I proclaiming with my words?
• How faithfully am I fulfilling my role as one of God's "living stones"?

God is building something eternal—and every believer has an important place in His design.