A New Order of Priests and Levites

Study Guide for “A New Order of Priests and Levites”

Introduction

In this sermon, C.H. Spurgeon explores the profound promise found in Isaiah 66:21, where God declares His intention to take people from all nations to serve as priests and Levites. Spurgeon emphasizes the grace and mercy of God in choosing unlikely individuals for His service, highlighting the transformative power of divine grace. He encourages believers to recognize their high calling as servants of God and to live in gratitude, humility, and confidence in His ongoing work in their lives.

Discussion Questions

  1. Understanding the Promise: What does it mean for God to take people from all nations as priests and Levites? How does this promise reflect God’s inclusive nature?

  2. Personal Reflection: Reflect on your own life. In what ways have you experienced God’s grace transforming you from an unlikely candidate into a servant of His?

  3. The Role of Priests and Levites: Spurgeon mentions that priests and Levites had duties both towards God and towards men. How can you fulfill these roles in your daily life? What does it look like to intercede for others and to share God’s truth?

  4. The Power of Grace: Spurgeon highlights the mercy of God in choosing the unworthy. How does understanding your own unworthiness enhance your appreciation for God’s grace?

  5. Encouragement for Others: How can the stories of transformed lives (like those of John Newton or the Apostle Paul) encourage others who may feel far from God?

  6. Living Out Your Calling: What practical steps can you take to serve God wholeheartedly as a priest or Levite in your community?

  7. Confidence in God: Spurgeon encourages believers to trust in God’s continued work in their lives. How can you cultivate a deeper trust in God’s promises and His ability to use you for His purposes?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the incredible grace You have shown in choosing me to be a part of Your royal priesthood. Help me to recognize the privilege and responsibility that comes with this calling. May I serve You with humility, gratitude, and joy, always remembering the depths from which You have lifted me. Empower me to intercede for others and to share Your truth boldly. I trust in Your continued work in my life and in the lives of those around me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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