The Priest: Sons of Encouragement – A Novella – Francine Rivers

He stood beside Moses, spoke before Pharaoh, witnessed God’s power, and was called to become Israel’s first high priest.

“The Priest” by Francine Rivers is a biblical novella from the Sons of Encouragement series. The story focuses on Aaron, brother of Moses and a central figure in Israel’s journey from slavery in Egypt toward the Promised Land.

Aaron is called to stand beside Moses during an extraordinary period in biblical history. He witnesses the confrontation with Pharaoh, the exodus from Egypt, the challenges of leading the Israelites through the wilderness, and the remarkable manifestations of God’s power. Eventually, he receives a unique calling to serve as Israel’s first high priest.

Francine Rivers portrays Aaron not simply as a supporting figure in Moses’ story, but as a man facing his own struggles with responsibility, leadership, obedience, weakness, and faith. His experiences reveal both the privilege and the enormous weight of serving God and His people.

Drawing inspiration from the Old Testament account, “The Priest” combines biblical events with imaginative storytelling to offer a deeper look at Aaron’s life, relationships, failures, and calling. It is a compelling story about service, leadership, grace, and learning to trust God in the midst of extraordinary circumstances.