Two Priesthoods. One Sign.
In the wilderness, Aaron’s authority was confirmed by a rod that came back to life.
A dead stick budded, bloomed, and bore fruit.
It was the sign God gave to settle the question of priesthood.
Centuries later, a greater priesthood would be signified in the same way.
A branch now lives again.
Jesus is that branch. His resurrection is the sign.
Aaron held a branch that lived.
Jesus is the branch alive again, still living!
Aaron’s Priesthood and the Budding Rod:
• Numbers 17:1–10 – God confirms Aaron’s priesthood with a rod that buds, blooms, and yields almonds
• Hebrews 5:4 – No man taketh this honor unto himself but he that is called of God, as was Aaron
Jesus as the Branch:
• Isaiah 11:1 – A rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots
• Jeremiah 23:5–6 – I will raise unto David a righteous Branch
• Zechariah 3:8 – I will bring forth my servant the Branch
• Zechariah 6:12–13 – The man whose name is The Branch; he shall build the temple of the Lord
Jesus’ Resurrection and Priesthood:
• Psalm 110:4 – Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek
• Hebrews 7:15–17 – After the similitude of Melchizedek there ariseth another priest… by the power of an endless life
• Romans 1:4 – Declared to be the Son of God with power… by the resurrection from the dead
• Revelation 1:18 – I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore
Connection and Fulfillment:
• Hebrews 8:1–6 – A more excellent ministry, mediator of a better covenant
• Hebrews 9:11–12 – By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place
• Colossians 2:17 – Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ
Take a listen to this one. There will definitely be a live show about the topic for free will and foreknowledge.
Life is full of signals that reveal the truth—if we are willing to see them. Paul’s command to “walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise” is about more than being cautious. It is about awareness.
What if the presence of one marker told you the whole situation was already decided?
What if your awareness—or your ignorance—determined whether you stood or fell?
What if your steps were guided by careful eyes instead of careless assumptions?
The officer in the room proves the backup outside.
The army that sees the enemy wins before the first clash.
The man who knows of the landmine walks carefully across his own yard.
Circumspection is wisdom. Awareness makes the difference. The light of God’s word reveals what belongs to the darkness and what belongs to Him. The wise walk with eyes open.
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Churches say they want courage, clarity, and sound doctrine.
But when a man like Paul shows up, most would never hire him — or they’d run him out.
What if the Apostle Paul sent in a résumé today?
What if a search committee measured him against 2 Timothy 2:24–25?
What if the very words he wrote by inspiration were turned against him?
• A record of “striving” in letters and disputes
• Sharp words called harsh, not gentle
• Rebukes judged impatient and unmeek
• Scars of endurance mistaken for failure
Everybody says they want courage, clarity, sound doctrine, the truth, until it shows up. And then they do not want it at all.
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