1. Washing of Water and the Word The Laver MaterialsMeasurementsMinistry

2. ► Materials  Bronze – again speaks of Divine righteousness of Jesus Christ  Mirrors – self-examination; Rom. 12:2 1 Timothy 2:9,10 1 Timothy 2:9,10 1 Peter 3:3,4 1 Peter 3:3,4  Water – speaks of the Spirit of God Ephesians 5:25,26 Ephesians 5:25,26 John 17:17 cf. John 6:63 John 17:17 cf. John 6:63

3. The Laver ► Measurement  No dimensions given which speaks to the limitless application.  The laver followed the altar but was dependent upon it.  Spirit cannot work through the Word without the foundation of the cross.  John 16:8-11

4. The Laver ► Ministry  The Initial Cleansing Priests entering office – Ex. 29:4 Priests entering office – Ex. 29:4 Day of Atonement – Lev. 16:4 Day of Atonement – Lev. 16:4 Regeneration – Titus 3:5 Regeneration – Titus 3:5

5. The Laver ► Ministry  The Continual Cleansing Exodus 30:20,21 Exodus 30:20,21  Hands – suggests our work  Feet – suggests our walk – John 13:10 Psalm 119:9 cf. John 15:3 ; 17:17 Psalm 119:9 cf. John 15:3 ; 17:17 1 Timothy 4:5 1 Timothy 4:5

6. The Relationship ► Altar 1.Calvary 2.Jesus Christ 3.Reconciliation ► Laver ►1. Pentecost 2. Holy Spirit 3. Sanctification

7. Application ► How often are you washing your feet? ► Is your worship and witness ineffective because you are a defiled Christian? ► Are you ever mindful that a holy life is the key to a happy effective life of worship? Leviticus 19:2