Work of Mediators Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: Mediation (3) God’s mediators performed the duties of His Law for the sake of His grace. And the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them… ‘They shall be holy to their God and not profane ...
Qualifications of Mediators Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: Mediation (2) God’s mediators were expected to exemplify His holiness and grace. “You shall sanctify him, for he offers the bread of your God. He shall be holy to you, for I, the LORD, who sanctify you, am holy.” Leviticus 21:8 God established a unique ...
Mediators Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: Mediation (3) Priests and Levites served to mediate God’s saving grace to His people. And the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them… ‘They shall be holy to their God and not profane the name of their ...
Sin and Grace Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: Mediation (2) Only grace can overcome our sinful and rebellious ways. “Oh that they had such a mind as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!” Deuteronomy 5:29 God’s ...
Antecedent Grace Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Law: Mediation (1) Everything about God’s Covenant is all of grace. “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” Exodus 20:2 The now-eclipsed ceremonial or religious laws of ancient Israel still have much to ...
Qahal Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (5) God’s presence is more powerfully known when His people assemble as one body before Him. Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they took their stand at the foot of the mountain. Exodus 19:17 It pleased ...
The Tabernacle Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (4) The Tabernacle was the constant witness to the presence of the living God. And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 God instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle for two purposes. ...
The Glory of God Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (3) God’s presence with Israel was for His glory. “But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.…” Numbers 14:21 Why did God choose and redeem Israel? Why did He ...
Take God’s Name Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (2) God’s name is upon His people in every situation and at all times. “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.” Exodus 20:7 The third commandment reinforces the first in emphasizing the privilege of God’s ...
To Have the Lord Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (1) Worship brings us into the presence of the living God. “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before ...