this conjunction of a threefold office

“Nations, hear the word of Yahweh, and tell it among the far off coasts and islands! Say, “The one who scattered Israel will gather him. He will watch over him as a shepherd guards his flock, for Yahweh has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the power of one stronger than he.” — Jeremiah 31:10-11

Meditation

Reflect on these words about the passion of the Lord Jesus:

The threefold misery of men introduced by sin —
ignorance,
guilt
and the tyranny and bondage by sin —
required this conjunction of a threefold office.

Ignorance is healed by the prophetic;
guilt by the priestly;
the tyranny and corruption of sin by the kingly.

Prophetic light scatters the darkness of error;
the merit of the Priest takes away guilt and procures a reconciliation for us;
the power of the King removes the bondage of sin and death.

The Prophet shows God to us;
the Priest leads us to God;
and the King joins together and glorifies us with God.

The Prophet enlightens the mind by the Spirit of illumination;
the Priest by the Spirit of consolation tranquilizes the heart and conscience;
the King by the Spirit of sanctification subdues rebellious affections.

Francis Turretin

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Worship

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