![]() In Israel, when the priesthood represented the nations’ relationship with God, the Levites served in a representative character for the whole nation in the matter of honor, privilege and obligation of priesthood. ![]() Their duties were to minister at the altar, burn the sacrifices and teach the law (Deuteronomy 33:8-10 Hosea 4:1-10). The Levites provided the priestly line and performed the priestly duties on behalf of all the people of Israel. In the Old Testament from the time of Moses the priests were descendants of Levi. Understanding the history and background in the Old Testament of the priestly function prepares us to answer the questions, “ What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest? Why is this important?”
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