Here’s how the 5th Commandment — “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12) — connects to both the Priesthood and Kingship in Scripture.
1. God as the Ultimate Father
- All authority flows from God the Father (Ephesians 3:14–15).
- Honoring earthly parents is a training ground for honoring God, the source of life and authority.
- The priesthood and kingship are extensions of God’s fatherly rule over His people.
- When Israel honored their God-given spiritual “fathers” — priests and kings who upheld His covenant — they were keeping the 5th Commandment on a national scale.
2. Priesthood as a Parental Role
- Priests in Israel were called “fathers” to the people in a spiritual sense (Judges 17:10; 2 Kings 6:21).
- Malachi 2:7 says the priest is a “messenger of the LORD of hosts” and people should seek God’s law from his mouth — a role of guidance, correction, and protection, much like a parent’s duty.
- Honoring the priesthood meant respecting the teaching, discipline, and example they provided as spiritual parents in the covenant community.
3. Kingship as a Parental Role
- Kings in Israel were shepherds over the nation (2 Samuel 5:2), tasked with defending, providing for, and guiding the people — roles patterned after a father’s household leadership.
- Proverbs 29:14 notes that a righteous king upholds justice for the poor, a reflection of fatherly care.
- Honoring the king was tied directly to honoring the God who appointed him (1 Chronicles 29:23).
4. Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Commandment
- Yeshua (Jesus) is both our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14) and our King (Revelation 19:16).
- Honoring Him is the highest form of obedience to the 5th Commandment because He is the eternal “Father” of the age to come (Isaiah 9:6) and the embodiment of God’s authority.
- His priesthood and kingship perfectly express the parental roles — providing instruction (Law), discipline, provision, and protection — that the 5th Commandment points toward.
The 5th Commandment is not just about family order — it’s about honoring the God-given structures of authority that mirror His own fatherly nature. Priests and kings were “fathers” to the people, and respecting them (when they acted righteously) was an act of covenant faithfulness to God Himself.
Steve Gregg
Steve Gregg is a well-known Bible teacher, author, and host of the long-running call-in program The Narrow Path. He is respected for his ability to teach Scripture verse-by-verse and present multiple views on controversial topics without attacking those who disagree. Gregg is not affiliated with any one denomination and has taught in a variety of church settings across the U.S. and abroad.
From a Hebrew Roots perspective, however, it’s important to note that Steve Gregg holds to mainstream evangelical positions. He affirms the traditional doctrine of the Trinity, does not keep the seventh-day Sabbath, and does not teach Torah observance as binding on believers today. Many in the Hebrew Roots movement would regard his theology as antinomian (against the ongoing applicability of God’s law) since he teaches that the Mosaic Law is not binding under the New Covenant.
Gregg’s strength is in clear, well-organized teaching and his fair handling of differing views — but those seeking a Torah-observant, Sabbath-keeping teacher will find his positions at odds with Hebrew Roots doctrine.
Sean Griffin is the founder and teacher behind Kingdom in Context, a Bible-based ministry dedicated to helping believers understand the consistent message of God’s Kingdom from Genesis to Revelation. Known for his in-depth video teachings and livestream discussions, Griffin emphasizes the literal reign of Messiah on earth, the priesthood of Yeshua (Jesus) after the order of Melchizedek, and the applicability of God’s commandments for believers today.
Griffin is firmly Torah-observant, teaching that the Law of God is eternal and relevant under the New Covenant. He rejects dispensationalism and instead follows a consistent historic and prophetic framework, often highlighting the “Gospel of the Kingdom” as the central theme of Scripture. His approach resonates strongly with Hebrew Roots believers, as he keeps the seventh-day Sabbath, celebrates the biblical feast days, and rejects mainstream church traditions that lack biblical foundation.
Through Kingdom in Context, Griffin seeks to equip the body of Messiah to walk in obedience, understand prophecy, and prepare for the coming Kingdom.
Im including this video because the Priesthood is under Command #5 -to honor father and mother
