Israel’s history as a theocracy can be divided into three specific periods.
The first one was the era of the Prophets.
This included Moses all the way up to Samuel.
The second period was the era of the Kings.
This began with Saul and concluded when Judah was exiled to Babylon.
The third period was what’s known as the era of the High Priests.
This began with Ezra up until Yeshua of Nazareth arrived on the scene.
So when we take a big picture view of Israel’s history, we notice three types of holy administrations:
Prophet, King, and High Priest.
Here’s why that’s important.
These three administrations point to the Messiah.
Why?
Because Yeshua was fully Prophet, King, and High Priest all at the same time.
And when he returns, he will administer divine justice in every one of those roles forever and for all time.
Can I get an amen in the house?
Done.
CONNECTING THIS TEACHING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
“God, after He spoke long ago
to the fathers in the prophets
in many portions and in many ways,
In these last days, has spoken
to us in His Son.”
— Hebrews 1:1–2
“Moses said, ‘The Lord God will
raise up for you a prophet like me
from your brothers.
You shall listen to him in
whatever he tells you.’”
— Acts 3:22
“Yeshua answered,
‘My kingdom is not of this world.
If My kingdom were of this world,
My servants would have been fighting.’”
— John 18:36
“He will be great and
will be called the Son of the Most High,
and the Lord God will give
Him the throne of His father David,
and He will reign over the
house of Jacob forever,
and of His kingdom
there will be no end.”
— Luke 1:32–33
“But as it is, He has obtained a
more excellent ministry,
by as much as He is also
the mediator of a better covenant.”
— Hebrews 8:6
“But He, because He continues forever,
holds His priesthood permanently.”
— Hebrews 7:24
“Therefore, He is able to save completely
those who come to God through Him,
since He always lives to make
intercession for them.”
— Hebrews 7:25
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