Genesis 22:1-19. The account of the near sacrifice of Isaac can be difficult for us to understand. Even though at the very last moment the Lord stopped the sacrifice happening, why did he command it? What did Abraham believe during this episode and how does his faith during this trial help to explain Jesus saying […]

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Making Kingdom Commitments by Faith

Neh 10:1-39. Do Christians today have to keep the Sabbath? Can we work on Sundays? Do we have to tithe? Are we under the law in some areas? These questions are addressed as we considered the Jewish remnant realign their hearts afresh to the law, making fresh commitments to God. 

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Exodus 27:1-8 (Slideshow Download Avaiable) As you enter the outer court through the gate, you are confronted with the first piece of sacred furniture, the altar of sacrifice. Foreshadowing the cross, where the lamb of God was to be offfered, the message is clear. There is no other way for a sinner to come to […]

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A Finished Work Sacrifice

Hebrews 9:24-26, 10:1-4 The Old Testament earthly Tabernacle and sacrificial system serve as a clear model or  figure of the heavenly reality and our means of access to God through the means of sacrifice.

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Exodus Part 2 (Survey Class)

Exodus 25-40 (Slideshow Download Available) In these rich chapters we explore The Tabernalce, Israel’s portable temple that traveled with them through the wilderness. It is a clear shadow of the cross, pointing to Christ, in that a sinners only way to God is by way of subsitutionary sacrifice.

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