1. DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD
COLOSSIANS 3:16-17

2. In the name of the Lord It does not mean to use His name Acts 19:11-17
It means by His authority
Contrast in Matt. 7:21-23
Lawlessness = without authority
The authority of Christ is in the word of Christ Matt. 8:9-10
If not in word of Christ, do not do it

3. In the word of Christ Not in the word = not authorized
No need for specific prohibition
Even for something previously authorized
Example of Moses
Exodus 17:1-7 take the rod, strike the rock
The Rock was Christ 1 Corinthians 10:4
Water was the Holy Spirit John 7:37-39
The Rock struck by crucifixion Is. 53:4

4. In the word of God 40 years later Numbers 20:1-13 Take the rod
Gather the people
Speak to the rock
Moses gathered the people
Took the rod
X Spoke to the people
X Struck the rock

5. In the word of God 40 years later Numbers 20:1-13 Take the rod
Gather the people
Speak to the rock
Moses gathered the people
Took the rod
X Spoke to the people
X Struck the rock 2 times

6. In the word of God God mercifully gave water anyway v.13
Moses and Aaron sinned v.12
Did not hallow God before the people
Hallow = set apart = acknowledge God’s exclusive position
As exclusive object of worship
As exclusive author of worship
Pragmatic says, “It worked anyway.”
NOT TRUE! Purpose was to glorify God.

7. God’s picture in the word of God
Strike rock  water comes out Ex 17
Speak rock  water comes out Num. 20
Jesus struck once  Holy Spirit given
John 7:37-39
Jesus died once for all Heb. 9:28
Moses destroyed God’s picture by striking rock twice
Actions said Christ will die twice
God didn’t need to say, “Don’t strike it”

8. God’s picture in the word of God
Music in Worship
Use mechanical instruments in the temple 2 Chron. 29:25
Sing with heart in the church (spiritual temple) Ephesians 2:20-22; 5:19
Spiritual nature of the covenant
God-made instrument glorifies HIM Eph. 2:10
Words honor Him only with the heart