1. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” I.Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things.” A. Man or God could devote something to God (Leviticus 27:28-29). Thing Animal Person 1. Could not be redeemed. 2. Wholly dedicated to God. I.Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things.” A. Man or God could devote something to God (Leviticus 27:28-29). Thing Animal Person 1. Could not be redeemed. 2. Wholly dedicated to God.

2. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” I.Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things.” B. Hebrew verb charam “devote” – “doomed to destruction” charem “devoted thing” – “person under the ban” C. An idolater was “to be utterly destroyed” (charam) (Exodus 22:20). I.Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things.” B. Hebrew verb charam “devote” – “doomed to destruction” charem “devoted thing” – “person under the ban” C. An idolater was “to be utterly destroyed” (charam) (Exodus 22:20).

3. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” I.Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things.” D. An evil city was “to be utterly destroyed” and burned (Deuteronomy 13:12-18). E. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deuteronomy 7:2). I.Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things.” D. An evil city was “to be utterly destroyed” and burned (Deuteronomy 13:12-18). E. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deuteronomy 7:2).

4. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. A. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deut. 7:2). 2. Jericho was “doomed…to destruction” (Joshua 6:17). 3. Those who did not abstain from the “accursed things” (cherem) became “accursed” (charam) – (Joshua 6:18). II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. A. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deut. 7:2). 2. Jericho was “doomed…to destruction” (Joshua 6:17). 3. Those who did not abstain from the “accursed things” (cherem) became “accursed” (charam) – (Joshua 6:18).

5. “…By all means abstain from the accursed things (cherem) lest you become accursed (charam) when you take of the accursed things (cherem), and make the camp of Israel a curse (cherem) and trouble it” Joshua 6:18

6. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. A. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deut. 7:2). 2. Jericho was “doomed…to destruction” (Joshua 6:17). 3. Those who did not abstain from the “accursed things” (cherem) became “accursed” (charam) – (Joshua 6:18). 4. This was Achan’s sin. II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. A. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deut. 7:2). 2. Jericho was “doomed…to destruction” (Joshua 6:17). 3. Those who did not abstain from the “accursed things” (cherem) became “accursed” (charam) – (Joshua 6:18). 4. This was Achan’s sin.

7. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. B. Jabesh Gilead becomes “an accursed thing” (Judges 21:11). C. Amalek is to be “utterly destroyed” (I Samuel 15:3). Saul’s sin – (I Samuel 15:23). II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. B. Jabesh Gilead becomes “an accursed thing” (Judges 21:11). C. Amalek is to be “utterly destroyed” (I Samuel 15:3). Saul’s sin – (I Samuel 15:23).

8. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. D. Ben-Hadad is “appointed to utter destruction” (I Kings 20:42). E. Judah becomes an “accursed thing” (Jeremiah 25:9) and is then redeemed by God (Zechariah 14:11). II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. D. Ben-Hadad is “appointed to utter destruction” (I Kings 20:42). E. Judah becomes an “accursed thing” (Jeremiah 25:9) and is then redeemed by God (Zechariah 14:11).

9. Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” III. New Testament Applications. A. Christians are wholly given over to God (Galatians 2:20). B. Christians devoted themselves to Lord’s work (I Corinthians 16:15). C. Sin & error causes one to be “accursed” (Galatians 1:9,9; I Cor. 16:22; Romans 9:3). III. New Testament Applications. A. Christians are wholly given over to God (Galatians 2:20). B. Christians devoted themselves to Lord’s work (I Corinthians 16:15). C. Sin & error causes one to be “accursed” (Galatians 1:9,9; I Cor. 16:22; Romans 9:3).