Command - Noah’s Ark Genesis 6:13-22 Specific Authority What – Ark Size - 300 X 50 X 30 Nomenclature – 1 door, 1 window, Top, 3 decks Building Material – Gopher Wood Generic Authority How – What Tools? Hammer – Nails – Pegs Not changing command What Aids command Things Not Authorized – Alters Command What – Row boat Size – 10 ft. X 5 ft. X 2 ft. Nomenclature – 6 doors 10 windows 1 deck Building material – Pine, Oak, Red Wood

Command - Ark Of Covenant Exodus 25:10-22 Specific Authority Ark of Covenant 2.5 X 1.5 X 1.5 cubit box Acacia wood gold 4 gold rings on corners Acacia wood poles Contents - Law Top - mercy seat 2 Gold cherubim Wings spread over Generic Authority Where get Trees? How cut trees? What size trees? Where get gold? Things Not Authorized – Alters Command Build - Noah’s Ark 5 X 5 X 5 Box Balsa wood brass overlay Contents - Moses sandals

Command - Assemble Hebrews 10:25 Specific Authority Pray – Acts 2:42 Sing – Ephesians 5:19 Lord’s Supper – 1Corinthians 11 Giving – 1Corinthians 16:1-2 Teaching – Matthew 28:18-20 Generic Authority Where? rent, build, tent Time of Day? AM, PM Water fountain bathrooms Lights, Water, Heat, A/C Unauthorized – Alters Command Entertainment Recreation Soda/Snack Machines

Command – Lord’s Supper Acts 20:7; 1Corinthians 11 Specific Authority When – 1st Day of Week Elements – Unleavened bread Fruit of the vine Location – Assembly Manner - Memorial Generic Authority Time of Day? Containers? Unauthorized – Alters Command Roast Lamb (where say not to) Corn Bread Meal Saturday Night

Outward sign of inward grace Command – Baptism Romans 6:1-4; Acts 2:38; 10:47 Specific Authority Mode – Burial Purpose – Remission of Sin Element – In Water Who - Believers Generic Authority Baptistery River, Creek, Ocean Unauthorized – Alters Command Sprinkling, Pouring Outward sign of inward grace Holy Spirit Unbelieving children

Command – Music Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:17 Specific Authority Sing, vocal music Admonish one another Generic Authority Pitch Pipe Song Book Song Leader Unauthorized – Alters Command Instrumental music