Leviticus 1:1-9; With the Tabernacle and furnishings completed, Yahweh meets with Moses in the new tent of meetings to instruct Israel on how to properly conduct offerings and sacrifices. Burnt offerings are the first type to be described in detail, for atonement of sin to restore and right relationship with the LORD. The worshipper is […]
Hebrews 10:1-18; Our next bridge message from OT foundations to NT fulfillment in Christ. The author of Hebrews unpacks the vital theme of Sacrifice, comparing the ineffective mode of offering animals under the Mosaic Law to the ultimate sacrifice for sin by the atoning death of Jesus on the cross. The spiritual reality that believers […]
Exodus 34:1-35; Yahweh instructs Moses to carve two new stones and meet Him on Mt. Sinai to renew the Covenant agreement with Israel and rewrite the Ten Commandments. When Moses returns after 40 days, his face is radiant from exposure to the Glory of the LORD.
Exodus 32:1-23; Yahweh instructs Israel through Moses to leave Mt. Sinai and head towards Canaan, however He reveals that His presence will not go with them due to their sinful behavior with the golden calf. Moses sets up the “tent of meetings” outside the camp and asks the Lord to reconsider, if he finds favor […]
Exodus 32:1-35; Just as Moses was about to return to Israel’s camp with the two tablets of the Covenant Law, Yahweh inform him that they have fallen into idolatry by making the golden calf. Moses advocates with the Lord to save Israel from destruction, then returns to rectify all that is going wrong at the […]
Exodus 31:1-18; Moses on Sinai receiving the final instructions from Yahweh-God concerning aspects of worship for Israel to follow. God designated Bezalel as the highly skilled supervisor for the construction of the Tabernacle and furnishings, with Oholiab as his assistant. The Lord then reviewed the necessity of keeping the Sabbath rest for Israel as a […]
Hebrews 10:19-25; Our next bridge message from OT foundations to NT fulfillment in Christ. The author of Hebrews powerfully asserts that confidence and assurance from Christian faith is founded upon the body and blood of Jesus, which provides access to the Father through the Most Holy Place for all who trust in Christ as Savior.
Exodus 27:1-19, 30:1-10; Moses on Sinai receiving instructions from Yahweh-God on facets of worship for Israel. Detailed plans for the Altar of Burnt Offerings, the Courtyard and the Altar of Incense are given for the Lord’s sanctuary.
Exodus 25:23-26:37; Moses on Sinai receiving instructions from Yahweh-God on proper worship by Israel. Detailed plans for construction of the Table of the Presence, the Menorah-Lampstand and the Tabernacle are given.
Hebrews 8:1-13; Our next bridge message from OT foundations to NT fulfillment in Christ. Paul affirms in I Corinthians 11 that the cup Jesus shared at the Last Supper was “the new covenant in my blood”. Hebrews 8 expands upon the need for a New Covenant and the nature of this revised relationship bond from […]