This article is an exposition of Luke 24:50-53, where Christ at his ascension gives his church his priestly blessing.

From Luke 24:50-51, this article shows how when Christ ascended to heaven and offered the priestly blessing to his disciples, he fulfilled the high priest’s duty of blessing God’s people.

Numbers 6:24-26 records the priestly blessing. This article shows that the priestly blessing functioned both as a declaration and a prayer. Through the blessing God declares His presence to His people. This article looks at the meaning of this blessing, how it was fulfilled in Christ, and the significance of its modern use at the end of the worship service.

This article is about an old inscription found at Ketef Hinnom with the priestly blessing (Numbers 6:24-26).