The priesthood of all believers is a topic highly talked about, but too rarely practiced. It has become no more than theological jargon with little or no meaning. Yet, we like Israel, are entitled to be a nation of priests. All of us, whether clergy or lay, share in an ordination by God to be priests. All persons who believe in Jesus the Christ are a part of this priestly nation.

But, what constitutes a priest? How can I know whether I am a priest? The Bible dictionary informs us that, “The New Testament word for ‘priest’ is related to a word meaning ‘holy,’ and indicates one who is consecrated to and engaged in holy matters.” It further declares that, “The Hebrew word for priest is of uncertain origin, but seems originally to have meant a ‘seer,’ as well as one who has to do with divine th…