Dear Candidates,
I am pleased to inform you that your name has been added to the list for ordination at our next Bishop's conference. I would like to take this opportunity to discuss with you the concept of ordination, particularly the differences between Levitical and non-Levitical ordination.
During the time of Moses, there were two types of consecration for service: Levitical and non-Levitical, also known as Melchizedekian. Levitical orders were primarily focused on altar ministries within the four walls of the temple, while non-Levitical orders were ordained to provide solutions to the world outside of the Temple. Despite their differences, both types of ordination were held to the same level of accountability and were considered sacred missions to be fulfilled at all costs.
One could say that Levitical ordination was similar to the role of a modern-day "pastor," while non-Levitical ordination was more akin to that of an "ambassador," speaking on behalf of the nation. However, with the coming of Jesus, both streams were brought together into a holy apostolic order known as "disciples." These disciples were able to serve in a variety of ways, from waiting on tables to preaching, healing, and delivering, sometimes even facing martyrdom.
With this in mind, I would like to congratulate all DAVT candidates for your dedication to the faith. Let us invite Jesus into this conversation and continue to explore the concept of ordination, including the idea of the "ordination of the soul." To learn more about this topic, please watch the video I made in advance of DAVT-3 (2015) in Kuala Lumpur, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/gerard.seow/videos/1097915460224443/
During the time of Moses, there were two distinct types of consecration for service: Levitical and non-Levitical, or Melchizedekian. The Levitical orders were primarily responsible for altar ministries within the confines of the Temple, while the non-Levitical orders were ordained to provide solutions in the world outside the Temple, acting as ambassadors speaking on behalf of the nation.
Both Levitical and non-Levitical orders were ordained and held accountable to complete their sacred missions at all costs. The Levitical order was similar to what we now call a "pastor," while the non-Levitical order was more like an ambassador, representing the nation in the world beyond the Temple walls.
However, under Jesus' leadership, he united both streams into one holy apostolic order called "disciples." The disciples were able to wait on tables as easily as they could preach, heal, or perform deliverance, and sometimes even faced martyrdom for their beliefs. Thus, the concept of consecration for service expanded to encompass a wider range of abilities and duties, but the sacredness of the mission remained steadfast.
Thyatira - Season of Enablement
Sardis - Season of Restructuring
Philadelphia - Season of Leadership
Laodicea - Season of Compassion