1. “After the Pattern”
Exodus 25:8-9, 40

2. Exodus 25:8-9, 40 - KJV “After the Pattern”
8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them 9 According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it 40 And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount
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3. Exodus 25:8-9, 40 - NKJV “After the Pattern”
8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them 9 According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it 40 And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain
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4. Exodus 25:8-9, 40 - ASV “After the Pattern”
8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them 9 According to all that I show thee, the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the furniture thereof, even so shall ye make it 40 And see that thou make them after their pattern, which hath been showed thee in the mount
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5. Exodus 25:8-9, 40 - NASB95 “After the Pattern”
8 Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them. 9According to all that I am going to show you, as the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furniture, just so you shall construct it. 40 See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain.
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6. Introduction “After the Pattern”
What is your conclusion about the “pattern” God expected Moses and the Israelites to follow in building the tabernacle?
Did it matter what pattern they followed?
See Exodus 25-28
Could Moses build it “his way”?
Could they build a “tabernacle of their choice”?
Could they take a “vote” on how to build it?
Could they assemble a “design committee” about how to build it?
These questions help us understand the importance of Divine Patterns and Examples
Hebrews 8:5; John 13:15; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:21
We will investigate some “patterns” in scripture that emphasize strict obedience to God!
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7. The Salvation of Noah - Genesis 6
God observed and grieved over the sinfulness of man
Genesis 6:5-8
God commanded Noah to build an ark according to His design
The how - vss
Noah told why to build the ark - vs. 17
Noah told who and what to bring into the ark - vss
Noah did all God commanded him - vs. 22
Noah was saved because he followed God’s Pattern!
Was Noah saved before or after he obeyed God?
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8. Naaman the Leper - 2 Kings 5
Naaman was a leper - vs. 1
Desired to be cleansed - vss. 2-6
Naaman instructed by Elisha what he must do - vss. 8-10
Naaman first argued with the instructions! - vs. 11
Naaman wanted to be cleansed his way! - vs. 11
He said, “Behold, I thought” - vs. 11
Naaman’s servants asked him a probing question - vs. 13
Finally obeyed, dipped 7 times in Jordan & cleansed - vs. 14
Naaman was cleansed by obeying God’s Pattern!
Was he cleansed before or after he obeyed God?
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9. The Serpent of Brass - Numbers 21
Israelites rebelled against God- vss. 4-9
God punished them by sending serpents - vs. 6
The rebellious were bitten and died - vs. 6
The rebellious confessed their sins - vs. 7
Moses prayed to God on their behalf - vs. 7
God told Moses to build a “fiery serpent” on a pole - vs. 8
Commanded to look on the serpent when bitten - vs. 8
Were healed when they looked on the serpent!
Where they healed before or after they looked?
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10. Healing of the Blind Man - John 9
Man was blind from birth - vs. 1
Jesus saw him - vs. 1
Disciples asked about the cause of his condition - vss. 2-3
Jesus stated that the power or God would be manifested - vs. 4
Jesus anointed his eyes with clay - vs. 6
Commanded man to wash in pool of Siloam - vs. 7
He was healed when he went and washed - vs. 7
Healed when he followed instructions of Jesus !
Was he healed before or after washing in Siloam?
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11. Saved by faith or the Blood of Christ?
Are we saved by the blood of Christ or the act of Baptism?
Romans were…
“justified freely by his grace” - Romans 3:24
“justified by faith” - Romans 5:1
“justified by his blood” - Romans 5:9
But, when were they justified and when are we saved?
Romans 6 answers this question
Vss “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life”
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12. Saved by faith or the Blood of Christ?
Romans were saved when…
Vss. - 17, 18 - “But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness” - KJV
Saved when they obeyed that form of teaching!
Where they saved before or after they obeyed?
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13. The Ephesians “After the Pattern”
Saved by blood of Christ by “grace through faith”
Ephesians 2:8-9
They were baptized…
“for the remission of sins” - Acts 2:38
“in the name of the Lord Jesus” - Acts 19:5
The element is…
In water - Acts 10:47, 48
Were sanctified and cleansed…
“with the washing of water by the word” - Ephesians 5:26
Saved when they obeyed and were baptized!
Where they saved before or after baptism in Jesus name?
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14. Is Salvation Conditional or Unconditional?
Paul preached “the gospel of the grace of God” to the Ephesians
Acts 20:24
The Ephesians…
Heard the word of truth, the gospel of their salvation - Ephesians1:13
Believed in the Lord Jesus - Ephesians 1:13; 2:8
Repented of their sins - Acts 19:17-20
Confessed - Acts 19:17-20; Romans 10:9, 10
Were baptized “in the name of the Lord Jesus for the remission of sins” - Acts 2:38; 19:15; Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46
Were saved when they obeyed and were baptized!
After (not before) they met the conditions of the Gospel of the Grace of God!
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15. Is Salvation by the “Sinner’s Prayer”?
Denominational preachers teach:
After one realizes that he is a sinner, they are told to repent
Then, they are told to say…
“Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner. I am now asking you to come into my heart as my personal Savior”
Then they are assured…
“If by faith you have said that simple prayer, you have been saved”
Who in the NT was saved by saying the “sinner’s prayer”!
Is there a Pattern or Example? If so, where?
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16. Is Salvation by the “Sinner’s Prayer”?
Where is the “sinner’s prayer” referenced, command or cited in the New Testament?
Were 1st Century sinners told to “repent and say the sinner’s prayer every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”?
Book, Chapter & Verse???
Or were they told to “repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”?
Acts 2:38
No “sinner’s prayer” Pattern or Example in the NT!
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17. Review? “After the Pattern” We have discussed… The Salvation of Noah
Cleansing of Naaman from Leprosy
The rebellious Israelites who were Bitten by Serpents
The Healing of the Blind Man
Salvation of the Ephesians
Whether Salvation is Condition or Unconditional
Saying the “Sinner’s Prayer” for Salvation
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18. Application “After the Pattern” Of Noah, we can say:
“He that believeth and builds an ark shall be saved from the flood; but he that believeth not will perish”
Of Naaman, the Leper, we can say:
“He that believeth and dips seven times in the river Jordan will be cleansed of his leprosy; but he that believeth not will remain a leper”
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19. Application “After the Pattern”
Of the Israelites Bitten by Serpents, we can say:
“He that believeth and looketh on the fiery serpent on the pole shall be healed; but he that looketh not shall die”
Of the Blind Man, we can say:
“He that believeth and washes in the pool Siloam will be healed; but he that believeth not will remain blind”
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20. Application “After the Pattern”
Of Sinners of the 1St Century, we can say, they were:
“justified freely by his grace” - Romans 3:24
“justified by faith” - Romans 5:1
“justified by his blood” - Romans 5:9
“baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death…buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so…should walk in newness of life” - Romans 6:3, 4
Obedient “…from the heart” to “that form of doctrine which was delivered them…Being then made free from sin…became the servants of righteousness” - Romans 6:17, 18
Sanctified and cleansed “with the washing of the water by the word”
Ephesians 5:26
Were saved after they obeyed and were baptized!
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21. N0! YES! Application “After the Pattern”
Of the “sinner’s prayer,” can we say:
“He that believeth and sayeth the sinners prayer shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned”
Bible Scripture __________?
Of the teaching of Jesus, we can say:
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned”
Mark 16:16
YES!
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22. Conclusion “After the Pattern” Of the Obedient, we can say:
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” - Ephesians 2:8-10
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” - Galatians 3:26-29
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23. Conclusion “After the Pattern” God’s Pattern is…
“…Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” - Acts 2:38
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” - Mark 16:16
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24. 1 Timothy 1:16
“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting”