THE APOCALYPSE AND THE TEMPLE CODE

a. The Melchizedek priest b. The Aaronic priesthood c. The Zadok priesthood

- Gen.14 - Exo. 29

- 1 Kings 1:32

2. The Priesthood of heaven in the New Testament

a. The High Priest (Christ)

- Heb. 3:1 - Rev. 1:6 - Rev. 4:4

b. The kingdom of priests (believers) c. The 24 courses of priests (24 elders)

3. The Priesthood of Christ

“The LORD hath sworn, an d will not repent, thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” - Psalm 110:4

a. Melchizedek was both a king and a priest unto God in Jerusalem (Gen. 14) b. Christ is Priest but will become King in the future, ruling from Jerusalem (Zech. 14:5 and 9)

 In the Apocalypse, the High Priest (Christ) is becoming a King  In the Apocalypse, the High Priest is introducing judgments on the nations  As a Melchizedek Priest, He moves from the High Priest to King of kings (Heb.7:17-21)

E. The priestly garments

Christ is now the atoning Priest

1. The earthly garments

a. A pair of linen breaches

- Exo. 28:42 - Exo. 28:40 - Exo. 28:4 - Exo. 28:40

b. A coat from the shoulder to the floor c. A girdle about the chest to hold coat together

d. A linen bonnet on the head

Note: High Priest wore 8 garments for beauty/ 4 garments for atonement

2. The heavenly garments

a. Christ is wearing a white linen garment b. Christ appears to be barefoot c. Christ is wearing a gold belt d. Christ has feet of polished brass

- Rev. 1:13 - Rev. 1:13 - Rev. 1:13 - Rev. 1:15 - Rev. 1:16 - Rev. 1:18 - Rev. 1:18

e. Christ has a sharp two-edged sword from His mouth f. Christ was dead and is now alive forever g. Christ has the keys of death and hell (Hades)

 Barefoot: It appears the priest wore no shoes as the ground was holy (Exod. 3:5)

 Polished brass: brass and bronze signify judgment in OT and Christ ’s feet were polished by fire. He w ill trample all enemies “under His feet” through judgment.

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