Created to Draw Near: Our Life as God's Royal Priests

This meditative and devotional book traces iterations of the priestly job description throughout the Bible, helping believers discover their identity as royal priests who were created to draw near to God. You are a royal priest.That Reality Will Change Your Life Human beings are wired for connection. We long for deep relationships and real intimacy—both of which reflect our fundamental desire to be close to God. But all too often, whether because of our sin or our failures, we imagine that God prefers to keep his distance. In this book, Edward T. Welch shows us the purpose for which we were created: to be brought near to God as a kingdom of priests. He traces the priestly identity throughout the entire Bible, showing us how holiness leads to closeness to God. Through the blood of Jesus, God extends his invitation for all to draw near with open arms. And in his presence, we discover what it means to be truly human: known, unashamed, and wise, full of meaning, purpose, and abundant life. Defines and describes the role of royal priests in ways that enable readers to live out their God-given identity and receive his divine hospitality Contains 40 short chapters, divided across 3 main sections: “Our Past,” “Jesus Our Tabernacle,” and “Almost Truly Human” Includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter