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Let My people go that they may serve Me" As God's children today we have learned through this great show of power that ultimately it will require "active obedience" to receive salvation from the "One True God." Looking back over the instructions that were given to Pharaoh to "let my people go that they may serve me", this principle is manifest throughout. Service to the Lord is the requirement of His people, and the blessing for this show of obedience and sacrifice is the ultimate salvation not only from physical death but from spiritual death as well. Results of the Ten Plagues The Israelites were not only allowed to leave the land of Egypt, but were commanded by Pharaoh to do so (Exodus 12:31). The Bible says that there were 600,000 men, besides children, who left that night (Exodus 12:37). They left enriched by the Egyptians (Exodus 12:33, 36). This ended 430 years of the Children of Israel living in the land of Egypt (Exodus 12:40, 41). This month shall be your beginnings (Exo. 12:1) 10th day: take a male lamb 14th day: kill the lamb Place blood on door frame Eat with unleavened bread Blood: a sign (God: “I will pass over” your house) The Passover This day will be a memorial Feast of Unleavened Bread (14th – 21st day) New calendar began for the Israelites 10th plague: Death of the Firstborn (12:29-30) The exact place of crossing is not known God took them via an unusable route The pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire Moses took Joseph’s bones Pharaoh pursued the Israelites The Israelites complained again 14:11-12 Moses parted the sea The Egyptian army destroyed 14:26-28 Song of Moses 15:1ff They praised the Lord The Lord triumphed gloriously I will praise and exalt Him Pharaoh’s army He cast into the sea The people (of Canaan, Philistia, Moab, etc.) will be afraid and melt away Song of Miriam 15:20-21 Sister to Moses and Aaron The women went with her taking their timbrels: singing and dancing; praising God Bread of heaven “I will rain bread from heaven” God tested Israel again People hungry: cried to Moses God will provide: Evening: meat (quail) Morning: manna (bread) Moses: your grumblings are before God Test: whether or not they will walk in My instruction. v.4 But, some left bread till morning. v. 20 Some gathered bread on Sabbath. v. 27 Reference: Exodus 15-19 Manna “bread of heaven” (Exo. 16) Water from the rock God supplies man’s needs From Wilderness of Sin to Rephidim No water to drink People complain to Moses Moses cries to the Lord: they will stone me. v. 4 God: take your staff (that struck the Nile) and strike the rock at Horeb…that the people may drink. v. 6 Place called: Massah (test) and Meribah (quarrel) Reference: Exodus 15-19 Water From the Rock (Exo. 17:1-7) Amalek First resistance on their journey Amalek: grandson of Esau Reside in northern half of Sinai peninsula Amalekites War Against Israel at Rephidim Moses to Joshua: choose men to fight. v. 9 Moses: I will station myself with staff of God in my hand Hands up: Israel prevailed Hands down: Amalek prevailed Aaron and Hur supported Moses’ hands (victorious) Altar: The Lord is My Banner Reference: Exodus 15-19 Victory Over the Amalekites (Exo. 17:8-16) Jethro’s advice Jethro was the priest in Midian Jethro (Reuel: Ex. 2:18) Father-in-law of Moses Brought Zipporah and his 2 sons Heard all that God had done for Moses and Israel Moses’ Heavy Workload Jethro: “What you do is not good…task is too heavy to do alone.” v. 17-18 Jethro’s counsel: Be their representative before God. v. 19 Teach them statutes/laws Select godly men as leaders to judge. v. 21-22 Reference: Exodus 15-19 Jethro’s Advice (Exo. 18) Israel camped before the mount Israel is now at Mount Sinai Same as Mount Horeb Remember what God Told Moses on his way to Egypt: • Read Exodus 3:12- And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. Reference: Exodus 15-19 Sinai (Exo. 19) Note the times when the Israelites have murmured: – When they reached the Red Sea and saw Pharaoh’s army approaching – When they reached Marah and the water was bitter – When their food was gone at the time they got to the Wilderness of Sin – When they found no water at Rephidim They did not rely on Jehovah to care for them when they were in need. Has human nature changed since then? Left Rephidim; Arrived at Mount Sinai Israel camped in front of Mt. Sinai 19:2 Moses went up to God. v. 3 God: from the Mt. v. 4-6 I bore you on eagles’ wings Now, if you obey My voice Then, you shall be My people You shall be: a kingdom, a holy nation. Moses speaks to Israel: They answer: We will do. v. 8 Reference: Exodus 15-19 Sanctified at Sinai (Exo. 19) People Consecrated. v. 10-17 Garments washed. v. 10 Scheme of redemption: persons washed. Rom. 6:3-4 The Lord Visits Sinai. v. 18-25 Mountain consecrated. v. 18ff God called Moses to the top. v. 20 Moses warned the people not to charge forward to see God. V. 21 Reference: Exodus 15-19 Sanctified at Sinai (Exo. 19) People afraid God’s Presence …Remember when: People sanctified. 19:9-11, 15 Three days later (as the law was given). 19:16-20 Moses received the law (ten commandments) 20:18 Fear on the People. Moses, you speak with us; not God, lest we die. v. 19 Moses: Do not fear, God has come to test you…that you may not sin. v. 20 Reference: Exodus 20-24 People afraid (Exo. 20:18-21) Moses Receives the God’s Commandments The Ten Commandments Ch. 20 The Book of the Covenant Ch. 21-24; 24:7 The Pattern for the tabernacle, the furniture, the priests, the sacrifices and the offerings Ch. 25-31. All of these are considered The Law of Moses and they were given to Israel (those who came out of Egypt (Ex. 20:1). Moses in the Mount for 40 days v. 24:18 Reference: Exodus 19-31 The commandments given (Ex. 20-31) 1. Do not make gods before Me 2. Do not make idols 3. Do not take the Lord’s name in vain 4. Do no work on the Sabbath 5. Honor your father and mother 6. You shall not murder 7. You shall not commit adultery 8. You shall not steal 9. You shall not bear false witness 10.You shall not covet Reference: Exodus 20-24 Ten Commandments (Exo. 20:1-17) The Altar. 20:22-26 The Book of the Covenant Concerning servants. 21:1-11 Concerning violence. 21:12-27 Concerning animal violence. 21:28-36 Concerning property. 22:1-15 Various immoralities. 22:16-31 Justice to all. 23:1-9 Sabbath laws. 23:10-13 Reference: Exodus 20-24 Other laws (Exo. 20:22 – 23:13) Three Annual Feasts Feast of Unleavened Bread: Month of Abib: eat unleavened bread seven days Feast of Harvest: firstfruits of your labors sown in the field Feast of Ingathering: at the end of the year, when the fruits have been gathered Reference: Exodus 20-24 Three annual feasts (Exo. 23:14-19) Regulations. cp. Dt. 16:16 All males shall appear before the Lord. No blood offered with leavened bread. No fat shall remain until morning. No young goat is to be boiled in its mother’s milk. Reference: Exodus 20-24 Three annual feasts (Exo. 23:14-19) Israel affirms the covenant Leaders to Worship God Moses (Joshua), Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders. Built an altar and 12 pillars (for each tribe). Moses alone shall go near the Lord. People: All the words which the Lord has said we will do. 24:3, 7 They had also agreed earlier. v. 19:8 Reference: Exodus 20-24 Israel affirms covenant (Exo. 24) Moses “delayed” in the Mount (cp. Ex. 24:18) People to Aaron: Come, make us gods The Golden Calf v. 1-6 Aaron had them offer their jewelry Aaron makes a golden calf idol Aaron also built an altar The people “celebrate.” Broke Covenant With God Later, God’s covenant on stones will be literally broken Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 32) God Desires to Destroy the People v. 7-10 God was angry He called them “your” people v. 7 God’s intention was to destroy the people… and make Moses a great nation. Moses Intercedes v.11-14 What might the Egyptians say Remember the promise to Abraham God relented to Moses plea v. 14 Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 32) Moses’ Anger Broke the two tablets God made v. 19 Destroyed the calf that Aaron made v. 20 Moses: Who is on the Lord’s side? v. 26 The offenders punishment was swift and severe v. 27-28 Moses was willing to be “blotted out of God’s book” for the people’s sake v. 32 God: “Those who sinned will I blot out of my book.” God plagued the people v. 35 Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 32) The Command to Leave Sinai v. 1-6 Go to a land flowing with milk and honey. The Tent of Meeting v. 7-11 Temporary meeting place for Moses and God Is not the tabernacle to be built Promise of God’s Presence v. 12-23 Moses: Show me Your glory. God: No man shall see Me and live. Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 33) Moses Makes New Tablets v. 1-9 God called Moses back to Mt. Sinai The Lord passed by before him Stayed 40 days again v. 28 Moses intercedes for the people: v. 9 Please go among us We are a stiffnecked people Pardon our iniquity and sin Take us for your inheritance God responded favorably Reference: Exodus 32-34 The Lord passed before Moses (Exo. 34) Covenant renewed v.10-28 God: Observe what I command you this day Do not make covenants with people in other lands God: My name is Jealous – do not worship other gods or images. Keep the feasts Work 6 days; rest on the 7th Moses’ face shone v. 29-35 Met with the people Put a veil over his face Reference: Exodus 32-34 God renews the covenant (Exo. 34) The “Great Nation” promise has been fulfilled – first of the three promises God told Jacob to go to Egypt “for I will there make of thee a great nation.” (Gen. 46:3) The Israelites now have a leader in Moses; But, they do not have a law, a way of worshipping God, and a place to worship. A Summary of The Journey From Egypt To Sinai Moses was of the tribe of Levi. Joseph died Last of the Patriarchal Age/Period The children of Israel had multiplied Soon they were in bondage Pharaoh tried to stop their growth Moses spared and lived in royal surroundings for 40 years Moses fled to Midian after trouble with Pharaoh and the Israelites Moses called from Midian to deliver them from Egyptian bondage Eighty years old Had a wife and 2 sons Ten plagues fell upon the Pharaoh and the Egyptians After last plague, Pharaoh let them go They left with riches from the Egyptians They went “out of Egypt” through the wilderness to the Red Sea God guided them A pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire Pharaoh and his army pursued them He had again hardened his heart The Israelites were trapped by the Sea God opened the Sea and allowed the Israelites to cross The Egyptian army was destroyed in the Sea The Israelites had been “baptized unto Moses” (1 Cor. 10:1, 2) They celebrated their salvation Waters of Marah made sweet They complained of hunger God provided bread in the morning Quails in the evening Rest on Sabbath Day They complained of thirst Water provided from a rock Victory over the Amalekites Joshua lead the Israelites Moses held the rod of God aloft Jethro visits Moses Jethro’s advice about Moses’ workload About 3 months after leaving Egypt, Israel arrived at Mount Sinai Same place God spoke to Moses from the burning bush (3:12) God’s awesome presence on the Mount Thunder rumbled, lighting flashed, a thick cloud around them, a loud trumpet blast 34 “All the Lord has said, we will do…” (spoken for the third time) The people were sanctified Garments washed God offered Israel a covenant It required strict obedience The covenant was ratified People promised to keep all of God’s laws A blood offering was made Moses, Aaron, Nadab and Abihu and 70 elders approached God The Ten Commandments given to Moses God made 2 tablets of stone The covenant was broken A golden calf was made and worshipped Less than 6 weeks had passed God threatened destruction of Israel He called the people Moses’ people Moses intervened with reasons not too The Israelites new calendar began the month of the Passover The exodus from Egypt began on the 15th day of the first month In the third month, they arrived at Mt. Sinai The giving of the law took about 3 months Moses was on the mount for two 40-day periods The next 6 months were spent building the tabernacle, and its furnishings 37 Moses carefully documented the dates of important events The Israelites left Mount Sinai on the 20th day, 2nd month, 2nd year 3 months from Egypt to Sinai 3 months receiving the law 6 months building the tabernacle They left 1 month after the consecration of the tabernacle and the second Passover About 10 months was spent at Sinai 38 The Ten Commandments were given orally and in writing (20:1; 31:18) The book of the covenant was written by Moses and read to the people (24:4, 7) The people said, “All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient.” (24:7) Now, Israel becomes a nation with laws, rules and regulations 39 The laws dealt with all areas of life The tabernacle was created by God as a visual reminder of God’s presence The tabernacle housed their sacred things It provided a way for sacrifices to be offered in an orderly manner God gave Moses the “blueprint” and the people followed it exactly in making the parts and in erecting the building itself A cloud covered it by day and a fire by night 40 The tabernacle was set up on the 1st day of the 1st month of the 2nd year Israel was sinful and needed a way of being reconciled to God God designed a priesthood to mediate between Him and the people Blood sacrifices were offered to take care of their sins Special “Feasts” were set up to remember the things God had done for the Israelites “Be ye holy for I the Lord am holy” (Lev. 20:7) 41 The priesthood: Aaron anointed as the High Priest His sons were consecrated as priests Special garments were made “for glory and for beauty” Sacrifices were controlled by the priests They were to preserve the law and teach it to the children of Israel The Levites later assigned to help them 42 The priests offered sacrifices for themselves, then for the people The second Passover observed – Exactly one year since the first Passover was instituted in Egypt At twilight on the 14th day of the first month A reminder that the Israelite’s first-borns were saved (passed over) while death came to the Egyptian’s first-borns The Feast of Unleaved Bread followed Each family had to participate in the Passover 43 The people were numbered and organized Males, age 20 and above, who could go to war Levites, males one month old and up, were counted separately Levites assigned the immediate area around the tabernacle Twelve tribes encircled the tabernacle Only Levites age 25-50 could serve in the tabernacle (Num. 8:24) 44 How to build the tent-structure called the “Tabernacle” – Ex.25-31 All that would be associated with the service of the tabernacle The design and materials The furnishings The garments of the priests and High Priest All these things were object-lessons or types of something better that was spiritual in nature – Heb.8-9; Col.2:17 God stressed that all things must be done “according to the pattern” – 25:9,40 The pattern of information was understood and carried out by the Israelites, led and supervised by Bezalel and Oholiab – 31:1-11; 35:30-35 The people offered the materials that went into the making of the tabernacle Each Tribe Would Be Designated A Specific Location to Camp Around The Tabernacle. God and His House Had To Be At The CENTER God’s Dwelling Among His People A Type of Jesus: Our Meeting-place with God In Christ we reconcile with God In Christ we come to God In Christ we meet with God A Type of Christ’s church: where holy people in a holy place or realm are adjoined to Heaven Hebrews chapters 9 and 10- All sacrifices could not take away sin, only Christ’s blood offered once for all. Must come in contact with that blood in baptism. The tabernacle illustrated the concept of the separateness and holiness of God. He was inside a special place and sinful man is excluded from His presence Man approaches through a process of cleansing It typified a veiled connection between God and His church – Hebrews 9:23-24 It illustrated the concept of the Presence of God as near His people. Rev.15:5 It illustrated the desire of God to dwell with mankind. The tabernacle illustrated that God provides a suitable place for man to meet with Him. Ex.25:21-22 God was IN CHRIST reconciling the world unto Himself – 2 Cor.5:19; Col.2:9 God was “tabernacled” in Jesus’ body – Heb.10:5; John 1:14 –the word “dwelt” By meeting with Jesus we meet with God – John 14:6; 1 Tim.2:5 The connection, fellowship, togetherness, and relationship of the “Most Holy Place”(heaven) with the “Holy Place” (the kingdom or church) – Eph.2:19f Spiritual blessings are enjoyed only in the church of Christ. One gets to the Most Holy Place (heaven) only through the church, the body of Christ. The church is not a physical building. It is a people in a “heavenly place” (a spiritual realm). This realm or heavenly place is “in Christ”. Eph.1:3,10,20; 2:6; 3:10 The physical tabernacle was designed to typify the heavenly things in Christ The Center of Israel’s Camp – Num.1:50; 2:17; 11:24-25 The church is spiritually gathered around Jesus – Matt.18:20 Jesus is at the center of our lives and the church is gathered around the cross as central to our life and behavior. 1 Cor.1-2 The Place Where God’s Law Was Preserved – Deut.10:2-5 Jesus kept the Law stored in His heart – Psa.40:8 God’s Law is retained in Christ – James 4:12; Eph.1:19-22; 5:23-24 Was not just a tent Was an instrument through which to plant concepts of redemption and illustrate the heavenly plan God would one day bring about in Jesus God guided them in their travels by cloud and fire. It is obvious to the people God is in their midst. LAW OF THE PRIESTS- TORAH KOHANIM 5 classes of sacrifice or regulation in first 7 chapters. 1.Burnt Offering- whole victim consumed entire self-surrender on part of officiate. 2. Meat Offering- loyal acknowledgement of God’s Sovereignty. 3. Sin Offering- Acknowledgement of wrath on part of the one to whom offering is made (God). Without recognition of wrath of God Trespass offering means nothing. 4. Trespass offering- satisfaction for sin 5. Peace Offering- union and communion between the offered and Him to whom the offering is made (God). Young Unblemished bull Young unblemished Ram Young unblemished He-Goat Young unblemished turtle-dove Young unblemished pigeon. Young unblemished lamb Others all without blemish- even high priest unblemished. It cost the people monetarily to sacrifice like this and it was in addition to their tithe 1-7- Laws concerning sacrifice 8-10- Mediatorship of the priest. 11-15- unclean things (bottom feeders, swine) 16- Day of Atonement 17- Use of blood 18-26- God-pleasing conduct 18-20- Laws dealing with marriage 21-22 true character of priests 23-24- consecration of seasons and life and death 25- Sabbath and Jubilee 26- Offering of blessing and cursing Sacrifices- Burnt offering, meal offering, peace offering, sin offering, trespass offering 8-10- Priesthood ordinances. Precepts for Separation- 11-24 11-20- Holy nation; 11-15- clean and unclean (law of purity); 16-17- Day of atonement; 18-20- laws of separation; 21-22- holiness of priesthood; 23-24Holy days feasts of Lord 25-27 Sabbath- 25 Importance of Obedience (26) Seriousness of Vows (27)- if you vow a vow do not defer keeping it. Leviticus is a book of sacrifice and blood. Many today want bloodless religion and salvation without sacrifice. Yom Kippur- Day of Atonement (v. 30) -45 times in book the word “atonement” Ps. 51:16,17; Heb. 10:1-18 Vs. 20-28- the scapegoat Celebration of the covering of national sins by offering of two goats unto God. One killed and the other driven from the camp into the wilderness. The priest enters the holy of holies to offer the blood of the slain goat to God. When he came out the people knew their sins were covered for another year. See Heb. 9:14- Christ- once offered. Shed blood required Awfulness of Sin- sin is hateful toward God Holiness of God- 11:44- clean and unclean Graciousness of God- Provides way of forgiveness. 13- Character of sin- v. 3- deeper than the skin; v.7- it spreads; 44-46- it defiles; 46it isolates; 52- destined things for the fire 21:1-9- conduct of the priests 10-15H.Priest 22:17-33- Perfect Sacrifice- the Cost of sin 23- religious year opened with Passover celebration (first fruits to God). Feast of unleavened bread; Pentecost- 50 days after Passover. 7th month- 3 Feasts- Trumpets (23:23-25); Day of atonement (23:26-32); Feast of tabernacles (live in a booth for 7 days to remind of God’s promise and protection in the wilderness. 25:1-7; 18-22- Sabbatic year- land rests Deut. 15:1-11- all debts remitted at end of 7th year. 25:8-17; 23-24- Year of Jubilee; 25:25-55Care of poor. Exodus ends with the erection of the Tabernacle. Leviticus is given to show the law given to the nation (nations must have laws).Fulfillment of Ex. 19:6- “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation”. Four themes- 1. The presence of God in Israelite worship. The repetition of the phrase “before the Lord” and “unto the Lord.” 1:9,13,17). Concept of Holiness- “be holy for I am holy” 11:44,45; 19:2; 20:28. term holy and sanctified appears 152 times in the book. Sacrifice- 40 times Priest- 190 times Blood- 85 times Atonement- 45 times Profane- 14 times Clean- about 74 times – unclean- 132 times The Role of Sacrifice- Heb. 9:22- “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and w/o the shedding of blood is no remission.” The first 17 chapters explain procedures for proper, acceptable sacrifice. 4TH- Covenant- explains how covenant worship should be conducted (1-17) how covenant people should behave(18-25) closes w/blessings and cursings (26). Last verse- “these are the statutes and judgments and laws…”( v. 46). What did they do wrong? 10:1-7See Lev. 16:12 Are we priests today? See 1 Peter 2:5,9 What are the lessons we learn from the sin of Nadab and Abihu? Does it matter to God how we do something or just that we “get it done”? FIVE EXPRESSIONS THROUGH SACRIFICE: BURNT OFFERING ... Commitment to God MEAT (Grain) OFFERING ... Gratitude / Acknowledgement that all you have is from God PEACE OFFERING ... The direction of your life is acceptable to God and full of satisfaction SIN OFFERING ... Forgiveness for human weakness and mistakes TRESPASS OFFERING ... Forgiveness for specific sins The Bronze Altar Several kinds of offerings were made on the bronze altar: Burnt offering (bull, sheep, goats without blemish, or birds) (Leviticus 1:1-17) Grain offering (Leviticus 2:1-16) Peace offering (goat or lamb) (Lev. 3:1-17) Sin offering (bull, goat, or lamb) (Lev. 4:1-35) Trespass offering (female of the flock, lamb, goat kid, bird or grain) (Lev. 5 & 6) The Bronze Altar The Sacrifice was necessary for forgiveness. The blood of the animal was important to justify the people before God. A proper sacrifice was an animal that was valuable and perfect, not flawed. Sin was serious. Only shed blood which stands for life, could pay for sin. By laying his hand on it, the person identified with the animal sacrificed. Covers personal sins –Lev.5:1-13 In matters of being a responsible witness of oaths – 1 In matters of accidental uncleanness -2-3 In matters of thoughtless oaths – 4ff Covers sins in regard to holy things such as sacrifices, tithes, atonement money, etc v.14-19 Covers sins in regard to property of others. 6:1-7 For Sins Regarding Holy Things of the Lord (Leviticus 5:15-16 ) If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; Perhaps in not giving what he should, when he should, or how he should in sacrifices, atonement money, gifts, and offerings to the Lord or His priests then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering: A ram + a fine in the amount estimated by the priests for what he owed. For Sins Regarding Holy Things of the Lord (Leviticus 5:15-16 ) And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: 20% interest is added for restitution and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him. The blood was sprinkled on the sides of the altar instead of the horns to indicate that this offering was for trespass sins. The blood of the trespass offering put a band-aid on the conscience and sent the trespasser back to the one he had wronged, not only with the principal but with the fifth part added. The injurer is forgiven and the injured gains more than he lost. While our offering is in Jesus, sin must always be dealt with in confession so that payment can be made through Him. Forgiveness is NEVER to be assumed to be automatic without repentance and confession and restitution where possible Sin must always be addressed; the gift of God in Jesus clears us when we “confess our sins” Confession must come from a pentitent, contrite heart The offering for sins is completed in Christ The repentance and confession of sins is never finished on our part until we die (1 John 1:7-9) JESUS FULFILLED THE BURNT OFFERING (Leviticus 1) AS CHRIST ALSO HAS LOVED US AND GIVEN HIMSELF FOR US, AN OFFERING AND A SACRIFICE TO GOD FOR A SWEET SMELLING AROMA (Ephesians 5:2) JESUS FULFILLED THE GRAIN AND FIRSTFRUITS OFFERING (Leviticus 2) BUT NOW CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD, AND HAS BECOME THE FIRSTFRUITS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. (1 Corinthians 15:20) JESUS FULFILLED THE PEACE OFFERING (Leviticus 3) THEREFORE, HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THOUGH OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST. (Romans 5:1) JESUS FULFILLED THE SIN OFFERING (Leviticus 4) FOR HE MADE HIM WHO KNEW NO SIN TO BE SIN FOR US, THAT WE MIGHT BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM (2 Corinthians 5:21) JESUS FULFILLED THE GUILT OFFERING (Leviticus 5) WHO WAS DELIVERED UP BECAUSE OF OUR OFFENSES AND WAS RAISED BECAUSE OF OUR JUSTIFICATION (Romans 4:25) YOU HAVE MADE HIS SOUL AN OFFERING FOR SIN (Isaiah 53:10) JESUS FULFILLED EVERY SACRIFICE FOR US! In John’s Epistle, we see the five-fold view of the work of Christ 1) Burnt Offering ( 8,16; 4:10) - The offering that was all upon God’s altar ( ), wholly consumed with love for God and us 2) Meal and Peace Offering ( ) - The thought of fellowship and joy (i.e., the priest partook of “the food of the offering,” ( ); “the bread of his God,” ( ) so we can say, “Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ” ( ). 3) Sin and Trespass Offering ( )Here we have God’s provision for sin through “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” ( ). Is Brought To You By The Members Of Join Us At: 656 St. James Church Rd. Newton, NC Assembly Times : Each Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 AM, Worship 11:00 AM Wednesdays: Bible Study 7:00 PM