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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…
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…
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,…
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…
For Our Renewing Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Forms and Elements of Worship (5) God intends worship to be an experience of renewal for His people. “So you shall keep my commandments and do them: I am the…
Giving What God Requires Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Forms and Elements of Worship (4) We worship God according to what He requires. “Exactly as I show you concerning the pattern of the tabernacle, and of all its…
Worship as Obedience Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Forms and Elements of Worship (3) Worship is, in the first instance, an act of obedience from the heart. “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell…
For the Lord’s Pleasure Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Forms and Elements of Worship (2) The ceremonial laws were established to satisfy God’s demands for holiness. “When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD, you…
A Covenant Assembly Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Law: The Form and Elements of Worship (1) Worship is intended as a celebration of our Covenant relationship with God. “You shall season all your grain offerings with salt. You shall not…
Giving and Self-Denial Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: Giving (7) The ceremonial laws provide a context for learning and practicing self-denial. “…you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Leviticus 19:18 Jesus commanded His followers to emulate His example by…