Did you know that Israel’s tabernacle tent was designed as a symbolic garden of Eden? And did you know that Adam and Eve were proto-priests who lived and worked in the sacred space? In this video, we explore God’s plan for humanity to serve as royal priests over all creation and how the story of Jesus brings this priestly drama to its ultimate resolution. View more resources on Royal Priests of Eden: -Royal Priests of Eden Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/priest01studynotes -Royal Priests of Eden Script References: https://tbp.xyz/priest01scriptreferences -Royal Priests of Eden blog: https://tbp.xyz/priest01blog -Royal Priests of Eden podcast: https://tbp.xyz/priest01pod #BibleProject #Priest #Eden

Melchizedek is one of the most intriguing characters in the Bible, first introduced in the story of Abraham. He’s a mysterious priest king who rules a city that will later be called Jerusalem, and he gives God’s blessing to Abraham. In this video, we’ll explore how Melchizedek fits into the larger biblical theme of the coming royal priest. View more resources on The Royal Priest: -Abraham and Melchizedek Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/abrahamstudynotes -Abraham and Melchizedek Script References: https://tbp.xyz/abrahamscript -Abraham and Melchizedek blog: https://tbp.xyz/abrahamblog -Abraham and Melchizedek podcast: https://tbp.xyz/priestpodcast #Abraham #Melchizedek #BibleProject

Why did God favor Abel’s offering over Cain’s? Tim and Jon collected questions after finishing The Royal Priest series and respond in a brief video. Thanks for watching! Referenced Resource: The Genealogical Adam and Eve: An interview with Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass: https://tbp.xyz/genesispodcast7

After God appoints Moses to confront Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of slavery, they come to Mount Sinai, where God invites them to become “a kingdom of priests.” But things do not go as planned for the Israelites. In this video, we explore the beginning of the failed priesthood and the need for the ultimate royal priest, who will intercede on behalf of his people and offer his life for the failures of others. For more information on Moses and Aaron, check out the following resources: -Moses and Aaron Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/mosesaaronsn -Moses and Aaron Script References: https://tbp.xyz/mosesaaronscript -Moses and Aaron blog: https://tbp.xyz/mosesaaronblog -Moses and Aaron podcast: https://tbp.xyz/mosesaaronpod #BibleProject #TheRoyalPriest #Moses #Aaron

By the time Israel becomes a nation, their priesthood is already totally corrupt. So the people ask for a king to lead them and God anoints David. In this video, we’ll explore David’s role as a priestly king and his failure to live up to this calling. The story of David ultimately points to the arrival of Jesus, the true royal priest who will bring the blessings of Eden and restore humans to their divine calling. For more information on David the Priestly King, check out the following resources: -David the Priestly King Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/davidstudynotes -David the Priestly King Script References: https://tbp.xyz/davidscript -David the Priestly King blog: https://tbp.xyz/davidblog -David the Priestly King podcast: https://tbp.xyz/davidpodcast #BibleProject #KingDavid #Priest

After humanity’s failure as the royal priests of Eden, God promises that one of their descendants will intervene on their behalf to restore the blessings of Eden. Throughout Israel’s story, God raises up leaders to be this royal priest, but they all fall short. But their stories point forward to the ultimate royal priest, Jesus. In this video, we’ll explore how Jesus is the ultimate king and priest who invites humans back into Eden so that we can once again take up our calling as God’s royal priests. #BibleProject #Jesus #Priest For more information on Jesus the Royal Priest, check out the following resources: -Jesus the Royal Priest Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/jesusstudynotes -Jesus the Royal Priest Script References: https://tbp.xyz/jesusscript -Jesus the Royal Priest Blog Post: https://tbp.xyz/jesusblog -Jesus the Royal Priest Podcast: https://tbp.xyz/priestpodcast5 https://tbp.xyz/priestpodcast6

Why did Abraham own a slave? Tim and Jon respond to your questions from the The Royal Priest series in a Q+R video. Thanks for watching! #BibleProject #Priest Interested in more? Check out these referenced resources. Tim’s library: https://bibleproject.com/tim-mackie/ Abraham and Melchizedek video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/abraham-and-melchizedek/ Why Melchizedek Matters––feat. Josh Mathews: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/why-melchizedek-matters/ The Royal Priest video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/priests-of-eden/ The Royal Priest podcast series: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/the-royal-priest/

After Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit, they become God’s temple and the physical embodiment of Jesus on Earth. The New Testament writers show us that followers of Jesus carry the responsibility to live as royal priests forward into eternity, reclaiming the lost calling God gave humanity to represent him and rule the world on his behalf. And the story of the Bible ends where it began: in a garden with humans serving and ruling as God’s royal priests forever. #BibleProject #Priest #RoyalPriest For more information on The Royal Priesthood, check out the following resources: -The Royal Priesthood Study Notes: https://tbp.xyz/priesthoodnotes -The Royal Priesthood Script References: https://tbp.xyz/priesthoodscript -The Royal Priesthood Podcast episode: https://tbp.xyz/priesthoodpod -The Royal Priesthood Blog post: https://tbp.xyz/priesthoodblogpost