Priesthood

There is obviously a priesthood, both a Levitical and Melchizedekian priesthood, in the Old Testament, but what about the New Testament?

Did Jesus establish a priesthood in the Gospels, and if so where?

Many times people will rightly point to the Last Supper as to where Jesus established his New Covenant priesthood to guide his new Covenant Kingdom. However, was that the only place we see his actions indicating that a new priesthood is being established?

Listen to Dr. Pitre explain how the priesthood Jesus inaugurated is made clear through the very sets of disciples he created around himself, which any first century Jew would have picked up on.

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[clivedytor]

I am a priest in England and am always blessed and encouraged by Dr Pitre. Thank you so much.

[projecteucharist]

I'll be ordained in 2 years. Pls pray for me 🥰

[brblum]

Simply awesome. I love how we need to understand the Old Testament in order to fully understand Jesus. He is constantly quoting the scriptures and this is His "family story, " and we all know how much better we know someone once we've met their family.

[MercyHomeFoundationMHF]

I am priest from Pakistan, I always admire your good insight and wisdom.

[marier.]

Also... Some Catholic priests teach that when Jesus washed His disciples' feet it was the fulfillment of Leviticus chapter 8 when Moses washed Aaron and his sons to form the Levitical Priesthood. Christ did not wash His disciples' feet only to be humble and charitable, Christ washed His disciples' feet to fulfill the Levitical Priesthood and establish the New Priesthood in the Covenant of His Blood.

[jawajab]

I am a Methodist local preacher and have been blessed tremendously by Dr Pitre's teaching thro' his writings and the many podcasts. Thank you, Dr Pitre.

[leftystrat]

I mean it dude, you blew my mind This is just the answer to many things I've been wrestling with-and I'm a cradle Catholic recently digging deep to see if I really believe what the church believes as truth. Thank you

[marysalmond]

Perfectly explained! All part of God's plan through Jesus! Great apologiae for separated brethren. Thank you!

[anthonyiannone]

Incredible explanation of the old versus the new. Great work and very much enjoyable.

[talypalma]

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[danielwakei]

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[jamesm]

You wont get this kinda typology from our other neighbors.. because they despise the priesthood set up by Jesus, especially on Peter's supremacy as the first pope. Never gets bored of this particular typology. Nobody can deny the "coincidences."

[radupietro]

Glory to God in the Highest, Praise be Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest.. for the gift of Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding of God's Kingdom through His instrument Dr. Pitre.. may he bring more lost souls to sheepfolds till the end of time

[katkat]

Love the opportunity to grasp the deep truth of our faith. Thanks be to God

[Carlos-vgcr]

Mr. Pitre, your explanations are incredible! Thank you!!!

[ricardoheredia]

EXTRAIRDINARY, THANK YOU. YOU HAVE JUST CLEARED SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN IN MY MIND FOR AGES

[brentleshvlogs]

Appreciate these explanations Dr Pitre. Love your audios as well.

[Younified]

So glad I found this scholarly teacher. Dr. Pitre has helped me understand this beautiful book that lay open on my lap. Peace be with you.

[alexoa]

Awesome how Dr. Brant Pitre makes the links between the New Testament to the Old Testament. Amazing how Jesus knew these things which happened thousands of years earlier. It's no coincidence, truely Jesus shows He is the Word and the only Begotten Son.

We are blessed to have Dr. Brant to provide these knowledge.

[Grandliseur]

It has been clearly stated. Here is one such scripture:
Heb 4:14 ASV Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.