A Kingdom of Priests © John Stevenson, 2015 Maps by David P. Barrett, used by permission

Exodus 19:3-4 Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the sons of Israel: 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to Myself.’” What God has done

Exodus 19:5-6 “‘Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; 6 and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel.” What God has done What Israel is to do What God will do

Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34)

It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD, 11 so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD (1 Kings 8:10-11).

Sea of Galilee ● Megiddo ● Nazareth ● Tiberias Capernaum ●

For the LORD’S portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance. 10 He found him in a desert land, And in the howling waste of a wilderness; He encircled him, He cared for him, He guarded him as the pupil of His eye. (Deuteronomy 32:9-10).

Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Psalm 23:2a He makes me lie down in green pastures….

Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.

Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

● Nazareth Capernaum ● ● Tiberias ● Laish (Dan) Caesarea Philippi ●

So the king consulted, and made two golden calves(1 Kings 12:28 ). He set one in Bethel, and the other he put in Dan (1 Kings 12:29 ).

Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. (Proverbs 31:23).

Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. (Proverbs 31:23).

Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:31).

● Nazareth Capernaum ● ● Tiberias ● Laish (Dan) Caesarea Philippi ●

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He began asking His disciples, saying, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” (Matthew 16:13).

And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” (Matthew 16:14).

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:15-16).

(Matthew 16:17). And Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 16:17).

Petroj  Petros Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it.”Petra  Petra

Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it.”