WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
STUDY GUIDE 4.1
Lesson 4: The Priest
Section 1: Old Testament Background

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

Introduction

I. Old Testament Background

A. Qualifications

  1. Appointed by God

  2. Loyal to God

B. Function

  1. Leadership

  2. Ceremonies 

  3. Intercession

C. Expectations

  1. Historical Development

    a. Creation

    b. Fall

    c. Exodus

    d. Monarchy

2. Specific Prophecies


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How does the lesson define a priest?

2. When did the role of priests begin?

3. What was special about the office of Melchizedek?

4. What are the qualifications of a priest?

5. What happened to Nadab and Abihu when they offered unholy offering, disregarding the laws regarding priests?

6. How did the priests of the Old Testament provide leadership?

7.What was the most well-known ceremonial feature of priestly service?

8. Explain the teaching of the lesson about how Old Testament sacrifices were made effective.

9. What does "expiation" mean?

10. What does "propitiation" mean?

11. What were the three functions of an Old Testament priest?

12. Describe the distinct role of priests during each period of history: at creation, after the Fall, after the exodus, and during the monarchy.

13. Who were to be the official priests during the time of Moses?

14. How many high priests were there at the time of Moses?

15. Mention the specific prophecies of the Old Testament about a special future priest.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Do you see yourself in a "priestly" role in any way? How?

2. What is the personal importance to you of the expiation and propitiation of Christ?

3. Did this lesson help you understand the meaning of the sacrifices of the Old Testament? Explain.