After the Pattern

Exodus 25:8-9, 40After the Pattern

1Exodus 25:8-9, 40 - KJV28 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them9 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 mountAfter the PatternExodus 25:8-9, 40 - NKJV38 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them9 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 mountainAfter the PatternExodus 25:8-9, 40 - ASV48 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them9 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 mountAfter the PatternExodus 25:8-9, 40 - NASB9558 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. After the PatternIntroduction6What 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 25-28Could 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 ExamplesHebrews 8:5; John 13:15; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:21We will investigate some patterns in scripture that emphasize strict obedience to God!After the PatternThe Salvation of Noah - Genesis 67God observed and grieved over the sinfulness of man Genesis 6:5-8God commanded Noah to build an ark according to His designThe how - vss. 13-16Noah told why to build the ark - vs. 17Noah told who and what to bring into the ark - vss. 18-21Noah did all God commanded him - vs. 22

Noah was saved because he followed Gods Pattern!Was Noah saved before or after he obeyed God?

After the PatternNaaman the Leper - 2 Kings 58Naaman was a leper - vs. 1Desired to be cleansed - vss. 2-6Naaman instructed by Elisha what he must do - vss. 8-10Naaman first argued with the instructions! - vs. 11Naaman wanted to be cleansed his way! - vs. 11He said, Behold, I thought - vs. 11Naamans servants asked him a probing question - vs. 13Finally obeyed, dipped 7 times in Jordan & cleansed - vs. 14

Naaman was cleansed by obeying Gods Pattern!Was he cleansed before or after he obeyed God?

After the PatternThe Serpent of Brass - Numbers 219Israelites rebelled against God- vss. 4-9God punished them by sending serpents - vs. 6The rebellious were bitten and died - vs. 6The rebellious confessed their sins - vs. 7Moses prayed to God on their behalf - vs. 7God told Moses to build a fiery serpent on a pole - vs. 8Commanded 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?

After the PatternHealing of the Blind Man - John 910Man was blind from birth - vs. 1Jesus saw him - vs. 1Disciples asked about the cause of his condition - vss. 2-3Jesus stated that the power or God would be manifested - vs. 4Jesus anointed his eyes with clay - vs. 6Commanded man to wash in pool of Siloam - vs. 7He was healed when he went and washed - vs. 7Healed when he followed instructions of Jesus !Was he healed before or after washing in Siloam?

After the PatternSaved by faith or the Blood of Christ?11Are we saved by the blood of Christ or the act of Baptism?Romans werejustified freely by his grace - Romans 3:24justified by faith - Romans 5:1justified by his blood - Romans 5:9But, when were they justified and when are we saved?Romans 6 answers this questionVss. 3-4 - 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

After the PatternSaved by faith or the Blood of Christ?12Romans were saved whenVss. - 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?

After the PatternThe Ephesians13Saved by blood of Christ by grace through faith Ephesians 2:8-9They were baptizedfor the remission of sins - Acts 2:38in the name of the Lord Jesus - Acts 19:5The element isIn water - Acts 10:47, 48Were sanctified and cleansedwith 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?

After the PatternIs Salvation Conditional or Unconditional?14Paul preached the gospel of the grace of God to the EphesiansActs 20:24The EphesiansHeard the word of truth, the gospel of their salvation - Ephesians1:13Believed in the Lord Jesus - Ephesians 1:13; 2:8Repented of their sins - Acts 19:17-20Confessed - Acts 19:17-20; Romans 10:9, 10Were 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!

After the PatternIs Salvation by the Sinners Prayer?15Denominational preachers teach:After one realizes that he is a sinner, they are told to repentThen, they are told to sayLord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner. I am now asking you to come into my heart as my personal SaviorThen they are assuredIf by faith you have said that simple prayer, you have been saved

Who in the NT was saved by saying the sinners prayer!Is there a Pattern or Example? If so, where?

After the PatternIs Salvation by the Sinners Prayer?16Where is the sinners prayer referenced, command or cited in the New Testament?Were 1st Century sinners told to repent and say the sinners 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 sinners prayer Pattern or Example in the NT!

After the PatternReview?17We have discussedThe Salvation of NoahCleansing of Naaman from LeprosyThe rebellious Israelites who were Bitten by SerpentsThe Healing of the Blind ManSalvation of the EphesiansWhether Salvation is Condition or Unconditional Saying the Sinners Prayer for Salvation

After the PatternApplication18Of 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 leperAfter the PatternApplication19Of 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

After the PatternApplication20Of Sinners of the 1St Century, we can say, they were:justified freely by his grace - Romans 3:24justified by faith - Romans 5:1justified by his blood - Romans 5:9baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his deathburied with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even soshould walk in newness of life - Romans 6:3, 4Obedient from the heart to that form of doctrine which was delivered themBeing then made free from sinbecame the servants of righteousness - Romans 6:17, 18Sanctified and cleansed with the washing of the water by the word Ephesians 5:26

Were saved after they obeyed and were baptized!

After the PatternApplication21Of the sinners prayer, can we say:He that believeth and sayeth the sinners prayer shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damnedBible 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 damnedMark 16:16

After the PatternN0!YES!Conclusion22Of 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 2:8-10For 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 Christs, then are ye Abrahams seed, and heirs according to the promise - Galatians 3:26-29

After the PatternConclusion23Gods Pattern isRepent, 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 16:16After the Pattern1 Timothy 1:1624Howbeit 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