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Living in God’s Presence Exodus 21-31; 35-40 Review God brought Israel out of Egypt with a “strong & might hand” He provided for them in everyway God is good, loving, gracious, merciful, patient & longsuffering

The Importance of the Law Exodus 19-24 How do you live in the presence of a Holy God? (Exodus 15:26) They prepared themselves, then God spoke to them directly (Exodus 19,20)

The Importance of the Law The Ten Commandments No other God before Me No idols / graven images to worship Do not take the Lord’ name in vain Remember & Keep the Sabbath Honor your father & mother

The Importance of the Law The Ten Commandments You shall not murder You shall not commit adultery You shall not steal You shall not bear false witness You shall not covet

The Importance of the Law Galatians 3:24 – The law is a tutor Matthew 5:3 – Poor in Spirit The Law proved their guilt, they must seek His mercy & grace Matthew 22:1-14 – God’s way or no way Exodus 20:18 – they feared God

Additional Commandments Exodus 20:23 – 23:33 Restatement of certain of 10 Commandments – the punishment for them, and specific commandments to carry out the principles of the Decalogue

The People’s Response Exodus 24 Agreed to do all the Lord had spoken (3, 4-7) The covenant was sealed with blood (8) The leaders saw God, ate & were not destroyed - (9-11) Moses would get detailed instructions from God about the tabernacle (12-17)

Detailed Instructions for Worship Exodus 25-31 Practical atheists A false God that does not discipline Heb. 12:5-8; Job 5:17; Prov. 3:11-12 God as a “good buddy” False premise: God does not care how you come as long as you come

Detailed Instructions for Worship Exodus 25-31 God’s love & Invitation Romans 5:8; Matthew 11:28 God’s Demands & Conditions 1 Peter 5:5; Matthew 5:3; Psalm 66:18; Proverbs 21:27; Isaiah 1:13f

Offerings for the Sanctuary Exodus 25:1-9, 20-29; 36:1-7 Specific items listed “A sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them” – 25:9 2,193 lbs of Gold 7,544 lbs of silver 5,310 lbs of bronze & everything else needed

The Ark of the Covenant Exodus 25:10-22; 37:1-9

The Table of Showbread Exodus 25:23-30; 37:10-16

The Table of Showbread Exodus 25:23-30; 37:10-16

Linen Curtains Exodus 26:1-6; 36:8-13

Golden Boards Exodus 26:15-30; 36:20-34

Curtains of Goat Hair Exodus 26:7-14; 36:14-19

Veil of Fine Twisted Linen Exodus 26:31-37; 36:35-38

The Altar of Burnt Offerings Exodus 27:1-8; 38:1-7

The Incense Altar Exodus 30:1-10; 37:25-28

The Bronze Laver Exodus 30:17-21; 38:8

The Court Around the Tabernacle Exodus 27:9-19

The Garment of the Priest Exodus 28:1-43; 39:1-31

The Consecration of the Priests Exodus 29; Leviticus 8-9 Specific detail How they dressed The Sacrifices What animals, how many What to do with each part What the priests could eat

Final Instructions Exodus 31, 35:10-19 God called specific people to the work God warned about importance of keeping the Sabbath God gave Moses the law written in stone by His finger

Conclusions God is concerned about how people come to worship Him Ordinance of Baptism Ordinance of Communion

Conclusions God tells Christians about attitudes and responsibilities (which govern actions) Modesty, humility Assembling together The “one another” commands The sacrifice of praise

Conclusions Are you worshiping God – or practicing a religion? Do you care about coming to God according to what He wants?

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ