The sermon establishes the theological foundation of the believer's priesthood by tracing the concept of the firstborn from Old Testament figures like Jacob and Joseph to the New Testament reality of Christ as the firstborn among many brethren, emphasizing His preeminence and the inheritance of all believers. It highlights how God initially designated the firstborn sons of Israel as priests, later transferring that role to the Levites as a foreshadowing of the universal priesthood of all believers in Christ. Through passages in Romans, Colossians, and Hebrews, the message affirms that believers are joint heirs with Christ, sharing in His kingship and priestly authority, particularly in the millennial reign, where the last shall be first. The parable of the laborers in the vineyard illustrates divine grace and equity in salvation, affirming that all who come to Christ, regardless of when they believe, receive the same eternal inheritance. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to embrace its priestly identity with responsibility, to stand in the gap against spiritual compromise, and to live in faithful stewardship of the divine calling.

The gifts of the wisemen were practical, prophetical, praise-ful. Yet, it was the worship that was the most important.

In the Old Testament, there were many mediators between God and man. But in the New Testament, we have one mediator, and it is Jesus Christ. But through Christ, we are priests with the ability to speak directly to God.

In Christ, believers are made kings and priests unto God. This requires great stewardship and service on our part.

John is writing to these seven literal churches revealing the Lord Jesus Christ to them. He begins by revealing Jesus Christ as the Mediator between man and God.

Most people have a concept of a god that rules over the world. We as believers know that it is the God of the Bible who created the world and everything in it. But how does God reveal Himself to the world that He created?

A revelation is something uncovered that has previously been hidden. It is through God's Word that God especially reveals Himself to mankind. When applied to the last book of the Bible, what is it that God is revealing to mankind?

How does God reveal himself to mankind? Throughout the history of mankind, God has revealed himself in different ways. The book of Revelation is about the revelation of Jesus Christ.

A warning is given to all believers to beware of doctrinal error that would lead them astray. There has always been error that leads ignorant believers away from the Bible. We must take caution to prevent our own falling away.

Several times in this book, Peter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, tells us to be looking. Let's learn from 2 Peter what we are to be looking at.