The Way of the Disciple Law Matters: The Roadmap for Life (1) The Law marks out the path for discipleship. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says, “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the ...

A Final Word on Worship Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (7) The worship of God is a mystery which only those who know Him can penetrate. And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, ...

Participating in the Lord Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (6) The Lord’s Supper offers a unique experience of participating in the Lord. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread we break, is it ...

For Remembering the Work of the Lord Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (5) The sacraments replay the work of God, and by them we proclaim His salvation. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until ...

Renewing in God’s Covenant Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (4) The ceremonial laws remind us of the discipline required for renewal in God’s Covenant. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no ...

The Duties of Those Served Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (3) God’s people are to provide for their ministers and submit to their pastoral care. One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches. Galatians 6:9 As Paul expected ...

Devoted to the Lord Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (2) Ministers of the Gospel have received a calling analogous to the priests of ancient Israel. Do you not know that those who are employed in temple service get their food from the temple, and those ...

Fulfilled in Christ Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Ceremonial Laws in the New Covenant (1) Christ fulfilled and replaced the ceremonial laws of ancient Israel. When he said above, “You have neither desire nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to ...

For the Knowledge of God’s Glory Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Forms and Elements of Worship (7) The proof of sound worship is the presence of God’s glory throughout the world. Then the LORD said, “I have pardoned, according to your word. But truly, as I live, and as all the ...

Blessings Beyond Worship Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Forms and Elements of Worship (6) The blessings of God’s presence go with us in our daily lives. “The LORD will establish you as a people holy to himself, as he has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD ...