By Alan D Campbell When Jesus Christ returns to this earth and establishes the Kingdom of God the Kingdom of God, who will teach people the truth of God? Will Jesus Christ do it all by himself or do the resurrected saints have a role to play in teaching people the truth of God? The purpose of this article is to show how the resurrected saints will be teachers in the Kingdom of God. A Kingdom of Priests When God entered into the old covenant with the House of Israel, he told them that if they obeyed his voice and kept his covenant that they would be a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:5-6). He did not say that at that time they were a kingdom of priests. For the House of Israel to become a kingdom of priests that had to obey his law and keep his covenant. The entire House of Israel was to become a kingdom of priests. They were to become a model nation that would learn Gods law, serve God, and teach the Gentiles. However, Israel forsook God, broke his law, and followed the pagan gods of the nations (II Kings 17:7-23). Christians are now a royal priesthood. This truth is described by the apostle Peter in I Peter 2:5, 9. I Peter 2:5, 9 “5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” “9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (KJV) These verses show how every Christian is to offer up spiritual sacrifices just as the sons of Aaron offered up animal sacrifices. Christians are to offer up spiritual sacrifices such as prayers for others, praises and thanksgiving to God, and acts of kindness (Psalms 50:14, 23; Hebrews 13:15-16). The main duty of a priest was to teach the people the law of God (Deuteronomy 24:8; II Kings 17:27; II Chronicles 15:3; Nehemiah 8:9; Malachi 2:7). Christians should proclaim the praises or virtues of God to others (I Peter 2:9). Christians are to be teachers in this life as they prepare to be teachers in the Kingdom of God (Hebrews 5:12). The resurrected saints will be kings and priests in the Kingdom of God as shown in Revelation 5:8-10. Revelation 5:8-10 “8And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.” (KJV) The four living creatures and the 24 elders are singing a song about how the saints are going to be kings and priests. Therefore, the last part of verse 9 and verse 10 should read as “and hast redeemed them to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made them unto our God kings and priests: and they shall reign on the earth.” As priests Christians will be the messengers of God to teach his law to the people (Malachi 2:7). The Mountain of the Lord People in the Kingdom of God will be eager to learn about Gods law and his ways as shown in Isaiah 2:2-4 Isaiah 2:2-4 “2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 4And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” (KJV) Climbing a mountain takes effort. If the mountain is a very high one, it takes a great deal of effort. The mountain of the Lords house is going to be established in the top of the mountains. This language is symbolic. It shows that the Kingdom of God is going to have more authority than that of any other nation. Because the mountain of the Lords house is going to be in the top of the mountains, people will have to make an effort to go there to learn of Gods ways. They will have to hunger and thirst to learn Gods way more perfectly. Nations will say to other nations, come join us in the climb to the mountain of the Lord so that we can learn more of his way. They will want to learn Gods law and his way that leads to lasting peace among nations. The House of Israel will loathe themselves because of their sins (Ezekiel 20:43 and Ezekiel 37:31). But some nations may refuse to go to Jerusalem. They may think the journey to the mountain of the Lord is not worth the trip. Jesus Christ will rebuke them for their rebellion. He will serve as their shepherd and guide them to the path that leads to peace and abundant blessings. They will eventually heed Christs instruction and change their weapons of war into implements of agriculture and other equipment that will bring blessings to all. Teachers Will Be Nearby In addition to going to the mountain of the Lord to learn more of Gods ways, Christ will provide teachers to be near to the people as shown in Isaiah 30:20-21. Isaiah 30:20-21 “20And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: 21And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.” (KJV) The teachers will not be moved into a corner because the people will be eager to learn. However, God will discipline the people and nations who rebel against his laws. One example of such discipline is that the nations who refuse to keep the Feast of Tabernacles will not receive any rain (Zechariah 14:16-19). Although God will send afflictions to nations to help them learn that disobedience brings curses, the saints will serve as teachers. The saints will not be far away, but rather they will be near to the people. The saints will help to light the way with the truth of Gods word so that people will know which path they must walk to obey God and receive his blessings. The saints will serve as teachers under Jesus Christ who is the high priest and king of kings. The saints will teach the people the difference between the holy and the unholy and between the clean and the unclean. The saints will teach the people the truth about Gods law (Ezekiel 22:26 and Ezekiel 44:23-24). Conclusion The House of Israel was to be a kingdom of priests, but they broke the covenant they made with God. Christians are now a royal priesthood. Christians should offer up spiritual sacrifices in the form of prayers for others, praise and thanksgiving to God, and good works. In the Kingdom of God, the saints will be a kingdom of priests. The saints will teach people the law of God and how to apply it in their lives. The saints will be very close to the people and show true concern for them. The saints have a great destiny as kings and priests in the Kingdom of God. The saints will teach the law of God to people so that they can obey God, receive God’s blessings, and live an abundant life. Alan D. Campbell lives in Brandon, Florida. 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