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2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. The Court Around the Tabernacle Exodus 27:9-19

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

24. 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

25. 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

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

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

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

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