A kingdom of priests: a talk by Jo Bray

What does the church look like when it’s shaped by the Bible, not by culture?

Jo continues our series The Church by exploring a powerful part of our shared identity: the church as a “kingdom of priests”. This isn’t just a role for leaders. Scripture tells us that every believer is called and gifted to be part of the priesthood of all believers, drawn near to God and sent out to bless the world.

Jo unpacks how priests in the Old Testament drew near to God through worship, prayer, sacrifice, and teaching. Then she shows how Jesus, our great High Priest, brings it all into everyday life, not just in the temple, but out in the community. The result is a church that worships, prays, and carries God’s presence wherever we go: homes, workplaces, schools, and streets.

In this message you’ll hear about:
• What it means to be a royal priesthood (Exodus 19, 1 Peter 2)
• Why being a priest is a gift for every Christian, not a title for a few
• Worship as a “sacrifice of praise” that delights God
• Prayer that rises like incense and changes environments
• Being “priests on the move”, bringing God’s presence into daily life
• Living with purpose at work, in our town, and in our relationships

This is a call to see the church as people, not a building, and to step into a week of confident, Spirit-filled presence and prayer.


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