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Let My people go that they may serve Me" As God's children today we have learned through this great show of power that ultimately it will require "active obedience" to receive salvation from the "One True God." Looking back over the instructions that were given to Pharaoh to "let my people go that they may serve me", this principle is manifest throughout. Service to the Lord is the requirement of His people, and the blessing for this show of obedience and sacrifice is the ultimate salvation not only from physical death but from spiritual death as well.

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Let My people go that they may serve Me"As God's children today we have learned through this great show of power that ultimately it will require "active obedience" to receive salvation from the "One True God." Looking back over the instructions that were given to Pharaoh to "let my people go that they may serve me", this principle is manifest throughout. Service to the Lord is the requirement of His people, and the blessing for this show of obedience and sacrifice is the ultimate salvation not only from physical death but from spiritual death as well.

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Results of the Ten PlaguesThe Israelites were not only allowed to leave the land of Egypt, but were commanded by Pharaoh to do so (Exodus 12:31). The Bible says that there were 600,000 men, besides children, who left that night (Exodus 12:37). They left enriched by the Egyptians (Exodus 12:33, 36). This ended 430 years of the Children of Israel living in the land of Egypt (Exodus 12:40, 41).

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This month shall be your beginnings (Exo. 12:1)

10th day: take a male lamb14th day: kill the lamb

Place blood on door frameEat with unleavened breadBlood: a sign (God: “I will pass over” your house)

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The PassoverThis day will be a memorialFeast of Unleavened Bread (14th – 21st day)

New calendar began for the Israelites

10th plague: Death of the Firstborn (12:29-30)

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The exact place of crossing is not knownGod took them via an unusable route

The pillar of cloud and the pillar of fireMoses took Joseph’s bonesPharaoh pursued the IsraelitesThe Israelites complained again

14:11-12Moses parted the seaThe Egyptian army destroyed 14:26-28

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Song of Moses 15:1ff They praised the Lord

The Lord triumphed gloriouslyI will praise and exalt HimPharaoh’s army He cast into the seaThe people (of Canaan, Philistia, Moab, etc.) will be afraid and melt away

Song of Miriam 15:20-21Sister to Moses and AaronThe women went with her taking their timbrels: singing and dancing; praising God

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Bread of heavenBread of heaven

God tested Israel againPeople hungry: cried to MosesGod will provide:

Evening: meat (quail)Morning: manna (bread)Moses: your grumblings are before God

Test: whether or not they will walk in My instruction. v.4

But, some left bread till morning. v. 20Some gathered bread on Sabbath. v. 27

Reference: Exodus 15-19 Manna “bread of heaven” (Exo. 16)

““I will rain bread from heaven”I will rain bread from heaven”

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Water from the rockWater from the rock

From Wilderness of Sin to RephidimNo water to drinkPeople complain to MosesMoses cries to the Lord: they will stone me. v. 4God: take your staff (that struck the Nile) and strike the rock at Horeb…that the people may drink. v. 6Place called: Massah (test) and Meribah (quarrel)Reference: Exodus 15-19 Water From the Rock (Exo. 17:1-7)

God supplies man’s needs

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AmalekAmalek: grandson of EsauReside in northern half of Sinai peninsula

Amalekites War Against Israel at Rephidim

Moses to Joshua: choose men to fight. v. 9Moses: I will station myself with staff of God in my hand

Hands up: Israel prevailedHands down: Amalek prevailedAaron and Hur supported Moses’ hands (victorious)

Altar: The Lord is My BannerReference: Exodus 15-19 Victory Over the Amalekites (Exo. 17:8-16)

First resistance on their journey

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Jethro’s adviceJethro’s advice

Jethro (Reuel: Ex. 2:18)Father-in-law of Moses

Brought Zipporah and his 2 sonsHeard all that God had done for Moses and Israel

Moses’ Heavy WorkloadJethro: “What you do is not good…task is too heavy to do alone.” v. 17-18Jethro’s counsel:

Be their representative before God. v. 19Teach them statutes/lawsSelect godly men as leaders to judge. v. 21-22

Reference: Exodus 15-19 Jethro’s Advice (Exo. 18)

Jethro was the priest in Midian

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Reference: Exodus 15-19 Sinai (Exo. 19)

Israel camped before the mountIsrael camped before the mountIsrael is now at Mount Sinai

Same as Mount HorebRemember what God Told Moses on his way to Egypt:

•Read Exodus 3:12- And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

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Note the times when the Israelites have murmured:

– When they reached the Red Sea and saw Pharaoh’s army approaching

– When they reached Marah and the water was bitter

– When their food was gone at the time they got to the Wilderness of Sin

– When they found no water at RephidimThey did not rely on Jehovah to care for them when they were in need.Has human nature changed since then?

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Left Rephidim; Arrived at Mount SinaiIsrael camped in front of Mt. Sinai 19:2Moses went up to God. v. 3God: from the Mt. v. 4-6

I bore you on eagles’ wingsNow, if you obey My voiceThen, you shall be My peopleYou shall be: a kingdom, a holy nation.

Moses speaks to Israel: They answer: We will do. v. 8

Reference: Exodus 15-19 Sanctified at Sinai (Exo. 19)

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People Consecrated. v. 10-17Garments washed. v. 10Scheme of redemption: persons washed. Rom. 6:3-4

The Lord Visits Sinai. v. 18-25Mountain consecrated. v. 18ffGod called Moses to the top. v. 20Moses warned the people not to charge forward to see God. V. 21

Reference: Exodus 15-19 Sanctified at Sinai (Exo. 19)

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People afraidGod’s Presence …Remember when:

People sanctified. 19:9-11, 15Three days later (as the law was given). 19:16-20 Moses received the law (ten commandments) 20:18

Fear on the People.Moses, you speak with us; not God, lest we die. v. 19Moses: Do not fear, God has come to test you…that you may not sin. v. 20

Reference: Exodus 20-24 People afraid (Exo. 20:18-21)

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Moses Receives the God’s Commandments

The Ten Commandments Ch. 20The Book of the Covenant Ch. 21-24; 24:7The Pattern for the tabernacle, the furniture, the priests, the sacrifices and the offerings Ch. 25-31. All of these are considered The Law of Moses and they were given to Israel (those who came out of Egypt (Ex. 20:1).

Moses in the Mount for 40 days v. 24:18Reference: Exodus 19-31 The commandments given (Ex. 20-31)

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1.1. Do not make gods before MeDo not make gods before Me2.2. Do not make idolsDo not make idols3.3. Do not take the Lord’s name in vainDo not take the Lord’s name in vain4.4. Do no work on the SabbathDo no work on the Sabbath5.5. Honor your father and motherHonor your father and mother6.6. You shall not murderYou shall not murder7.7. You shall not commit adulteryYou shall not commit adultery8.8. You shall not stealYou shall not steal9.9. You shall not bear false witnessYou shall not bear false witness10.10.You shall not covetYou shall not covet

Reference: Exodus 20-24 Ten Commandments (Exo. 20:1-17)

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The Altar. 20:22-26The Book of the Covenant

Concerning servants. 21:1-11Concerning violence. 21:12-27Concerning animal violence. 21:28-36Concerning property. 22:1-15Various immoralities. 22:16-31Justice to all. 23:1-9Sabbath laws. 23:10-13

Reference: Exodus 20-24 Other laws (Exo. 20:22 – 23:13)

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Three Annual FeastsFeast of Unleavened Bread: Month of Abib: eat unleavened bread seven daysFeast of Harvest: firstfruits of your labors sown in the fieldFeast of Ingathering: at the end of the year, when the fruits have been gathered

Reference: Exodus 20-24 Three annual feasts (Exo. 23:14-19)

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Regulations. cp. Dt. 16:16All males shall appear before the Lord. No blood offered with leavened bread.No fat shall remain until morning.No young goat is to be boiled in its mother’s milk.

Reference: Exodus 20-24 Three annual feasts (Exo. 23:14-19)

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Israel affirms the covenantLeaders to Worship God

Moses (Joshua), Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy elders.Built an altar and 12 pillars (for each tribe).Moses alone shall go near the Lord.

People: All the words which the Lord has said we will do. 24:3, 7

They had also agreed earlier. v. 19:8

Reference: Exodus 20-24 Israel affirms covenant (Exo. 24)

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Moses “delayed” in the Mount (cp. Ex. 24:18)

People to Aaron: Come, make us godsThe Golden Calf v. 1-6

Aaron had them offer their jewelryAaron makes a golden calf idolAaron also built an altarThe people “celebrate.”

Broke Covenant With GodLater, God’s covenant on stones will be literally broken

Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 32)

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God Desires to Destroy the People v. 7-10

God was angryHe called them “your” people v. 7God’s intention was to destroy the people… and make Moses a great nation.

Moses Intercedes v.11-14What might the Egyptians sayRemember the promise to AbrahamGod relented to Moses plea v. 14

Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 32)

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Moses’ AngerBroke the two tablets God made v. 19Destroyed the calf that Aaron made v. 20

Moses: Who is on the Lord’s side? v. 26

The offenders punishment was swift and severe v. 27-28Moses was willing to be “blotted out of God’s book” for the people’s sake v. 32God: “Those who sinned will I blot out of my book.”God plagued the people v. 35

Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 32)

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The Command to Leave Sinai v. 1-6Go to a land flowing with milk and honey.

The Tent of Meeting v. 7-11Temporary meeting place for Moses and GodIs not the tabernacle to be built

Promise of God’s Presence v. 12-23Moses: Show me Your glory.God: No man shall see Me and live.

Reference: Exodus 32-34 Israel breaks the covenant (Exo. 33)

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Reference: Exodus 32-34 The Lord passed before Moses (Exo. 34)

Moses Makes New Tablets v. 1-9God called Moses back to Mt. SinaiThe Lord passed by before himStayed 40 days again v. 28

Moses intercedes for the people: v. 9

Please go among usWe are a stiffnecked peoplePardon our iniquity and sinTake us for your inheritance

God responded favorably

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Reference: Exodus 32-34 God renews the covenant (Exo. 34)

Covenant renewed v.10-28God: Observe what I command you this dayDo not make covenants with people in other landsGod: My name is Jealous – do not worship other gods or images.Keep the feastsWork 6 days; rest on the 7th

Moses’ face shone v. 29-35Met with the peoplePut a veil over his face

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The “Great Nation” promise has been fulfilled – first of the three promises

God told Jacob to go to Egypt “for I will there make of thee a great nation.” (Gen. 46:3)The Israelites now have a leader in Moses;But, they do not have a law, a way of worshipping God, and a place to worship.

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A Summary of The Journey From Egypt To A Summary of The Journey From Egypt To SinaiSinai

Joseph diedLast of the Patriarchal Age/Period

The children of Israel had multipliedSoon they were in bondagePharaoh tried to stop their growthMoses spared and lived in royal surroundings for 40 yearsMoses fled to Midian after trouble with Pharaoh and the Israelites

Moses was of the tribe of Levi.

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Moses called from Midian to deliver them from Egyptian bondage

Eighty years oldHad a wife and 2 sons

Ten plagues fell upon the Pharaoh and the EgyptiansAfter last plague, Pharaoh let them go

They left with riches from the Egyptians

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They went “out of Egypt” through the wilderness to the Red SeaGod guided them

A pillar of cloud and a pillar of firePharaoh and his army pursued them

He had again hardened his heartThe Israelites were trapped by the Sea

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God opened the Sea and allowed the Israelites to crossThe Egyptian army was destroyed in the SeaThe Israelites had been “baptized unto Moses” (1 Cor. 10:1, 2)

They celebrated their salvationWaters of Marah made sweet

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They complained of hunger God provided bread in the morningQuails in the eveningRest on Sabbath Day

They complained of thirstWater provided from a rock

Victory over the AmalekitesJoshua lead the IsraelitesMoses held the rod of God aloft

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Jethro visits MosesJethro’s advice about Moses’ workload

About 3 months after leaving Egypt, Israel arrived at Mount Sinai

Same place God spoke to Moses from the burning bush (3:12)

God’s awesome presence on the Mount

Thunder rumbled, lighting flashed, a thick cloud around them, a loud trumpet blast

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The people were sanctifiedGarments washed

God offered Israel a covenantIt required strict obedience

The covenant was ratifiedPeople promised to keep all of God’s lawsA blood offering was madeMoses, Aaron, Nadab and Abihu and 70 elders approached God

“All the Lord has said, we will do…” (spoken for the third

time)

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The Ten Commandments given to Moses

God made 2 tablets of stoneThe covenant was broken

A golden calf was made and worshippedLess than 6 weeks had passed

God threatened destruction of IsraelHe called the people Moses’ peopleMoses intervened with reasons not too

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The Israelites new calendar began the month of the Passover

The exodus from Egypt began on the 15th day of the first monthIn the third month, they arrived at Mt. SinaiThe giving of the law took about 3 months

Moses was on the mount for two 40-day periods

The next 6 months were spent building the tabernacle, and its furnishings

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Moses carefully documented the dates of important events

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The Israelites left Mount Sinai on the 20th day, 2nd month, 2nd year

3 months from Egypt to Sinai3 months receiving the law6 months building the tabernacleThey left 1 month after the consecration of the tabernacle and the second Passover

About 10 months was spent at Sinai38

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The Ten Commandments were given orally and in writing (20:1; 31:18)The book of the covenant was written by Moses and read to the people (24:4, 7)The people said, “All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient.” (24:7)Now, Israel becomes a nation with laws, rules and regulations

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The tabernacle was created by God as a visual reminder of God’s presence

The tabernacle housed their sacred thingsIt provided a way for sacrifices to be offered in an orderly mannerGod gave Moses the “blueprint” and the people followed it exactly in making the parts and in erecting the building itselfA cloud covered it by day and a fire by night

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The tabernacle was set up on the 1st day of the 1st month of the 2nd year

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Israel was sinful and needed a way of being reconciled to God

God designed a priesthood to mediate between Him and the peopleBlood sacrifices were offered to take care of their sinsSpecial “Feasts” were set up to remember the things God had done for the Israelites

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“Be ye holy for I the Lord am holy” (Lev. 20:7)

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The priesthood:Aaron anointed as the High Priest

His sons were consecrated as priestsSpecial garments were made “for glory and for beauty”Sacrifices were controlled by the priestsThey were to preserve the law and teach it to the children of IsraelThe Levites later assigned to help them

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The priests offered sacrifices for themselves, then for the

people

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The second Passover observed –Exactly one year since the first Passover was instituted in EgyptAt twilight on the 14th day of the first monthA reminder that the Israelite’s first-borns were saved (passed over) while death came to the Egyptian’s first-bornsThe Feast of Unleaved Bread followed

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Each family had to participate in the Passover

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The people were numbered and organizedMales, age 20 and above, who could go to warLevites, males one month old and up, were counted separatelyLevites assigned the immediate area around the tabernacleTwelve tribes encircled the tabernacle

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Only Levites age 25-50 could serve in the tabernacle (Num.

8:24)

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How to build the tent-structure called the “Tabernacle” – Ex.25-31All that would be associated with the service of the tabernacle

The design and materialsThe furnishingsThe garments of the priests and High Priest

All these things were object-lessons or types of something better that was spiritual in nature – Heb.8-9; Col.2:17

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God stressed that all things must be done “according to the pattern” – 25:9,40The pattern of information was understood and carried out by the Israelites, led and supervised by Bezalel and Oholiab – 31:1-11; 35:30-35The people offered the materials that went into the making of the tabernacle

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Each Tribe Would Be Designated A Specific Location to Camp Around The Tabernacle. God and His House Had To Be At The CENTER

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God’s Dwelling Among His PeopleA Type of Jesus: Our Meeting-place with God

In Christ we reconcile with GodIn Christ we come to GodIn Christ we meet with God

A Type of Christ’s church: where holy people in a holy place or realm are adjoined to HeavenHebrews chapters 9 and 10- All sacrifices could not take away sin, only Christ’s blood offered once for all. Must come in contact with that blood in baptism.

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The tabernacle illustrated the concept of the separateness and holiness of God.

He was inside a special place and sinful man is excluded from His presenceMan approaches through a process of cleansingIt typified a veiled connection between God and His church – Hebrews 9:23-24It illustrated the concept of the Presence of God as near His people. Rev.15:5It illustrated the desire of God to dwell with mankind.

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The tabernacle illustrated that God provides a suitable place for man to meet with Him. Ex.25:21-22God was IN CHRIST reconciling the world unto Himself – 2 Cor.5:19; Col.2:9God was “tabernacled” in Jesus’ body – Heb.10:5; John 1:14 –the word “dwelt”By meeting with Jesus we meet with God – John 14:6; 1 Tim.2:5

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The connection, fellowship, togetherness, and relationship of the “Most Holy Place”(heaven) with the “Holy Place” (the kingdom or church) – Eph.2:19fSpiritual blessings are enjoyed only in the church of Christ. One gets to the Most Holy Place (heaven) only through the church, the body of Christ.The church is not a physical building. It is a people in a “heavenly place” (a spiritual realm).

This realm or heavenly place is “in Christ”. Eph.1:3,10,20; 2:6; 3:10The physical tabernacle was designed to typify the heavenly things in Christ

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The Center of Israel’s Camp – Num.1:50; 2:17; 11:24-25The church is spiritually gathered around Jesus – Matt.18:20Jesus is at the center of our lives and the church is gathered around the cross as central to our life and behavior. 1 Cor.1-2

The Place Where God’s Law Was Preserved – Deut.10:2-5Jesus kept the Law stored in His heart – Psa.40:8God’s Law is retained in Christ – James 4:12; Eph.1:19-22; 5:23-24

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Was not just a tentWas an instrument through which to plant concepts of redemption and illustrate the heavenly plan God would one day bring about in JesusGod guided them in their travels by cloud and fire. It is obvious to the people God is in their midst.

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LAW OF THE PRIESTS- TORAH KOHANIM5 classes of sacrifice or regulation in

first 7 chapters.1.Burnt Offering- whole victim consumed entire self-surrender on part of officiate.2. Meat Offering- loyal acknowledgement of God’s Sovereignty.

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3. Sin Offering- Acknowledgement of wrath on part of the one to whom offering is made (God). Without recognition of wrath of God Trespass offering means nothing.4. Trespass offering- satisfaction for sin5. Peace Offering- union and communion between the offered and Him to whom the offering is made (God).

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Young Unblemished bullYoung unblemished RamYoung unblemished He-GoatYoung unblemished turtle-doveYoung unblemished pigeon.Young unblemished lambOthers all without blemish- even high priest unblemished. It cost the people monetarily to sacrifice like this and it was in addition to their tithe

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1-7- Laws concerning sacrifice8-10- Mediatorship of the priest.11-15- unclean things (bottom feeders, swine)16- Day of Atonement17- Use of blood18-26- God-pleasing conduct18-20- Laws dealing with marriage21-22 true character of priests23-24- consecration of seasons and life and death25- Sabbath and Jubilee26- Offering of blessing and cursing

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Sacrifices- Burnt offering, meal offering, peace offering, sin offering, trespass offering8-10- Priesthood ordinances.Precepts for Separation- 11-2411-20- Holy nation; 11-15- clean and unclean (law of purity); 16-17- Day of atonement; 18-20- laws of separation; 21-22- holiness of priesthood; 23-24- Holy days feasts of Lord

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25-27Sabbath- 25Importance of Obedience (26)Seriousness of Vows (27)- if you vow a vow do not defer keeping it.Leviticus is a book of sacrifice and blood. Many today want bloodless religion and salvation without sacrifice.

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Yom Kippur- Day of Atonement (v. 30) -45 times in book the word “atonement” Ps. 51:16,17; Heb. 10:1-18 Vs. 20-28- the scapegoatCelebration of the covering of national sins by offering of two goats unto God. One killed and the other driven from the camp into the wilderness. The priest enters the holy of holies to offer the blood of the slain goat to God. When he came out the people knew their sins were covered for another year. See Heb. 9:14- Christ- once offered. Shed blood required

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Awfulness of Sin- sin is hateful toward GodHoliness of God- 11:44- clean and uncleanGraciousness of God- Provides way of forgiveness.13- Character of sin- v. 3- deeper than the skin; v.7- it spreads; 44-46- it defiles; 46- it isolates; 52- destined things for the fire21:1-9- conduct of the priests 10-15- H.Priest

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22:17-33- Perfect Sacrifice- the Cost of sin23- religious year opened with Passover celebration (first fruits to God). Feast of unleavened bread; Pentecost- 50 days after Passover. 7th month- 3 Feasts- Trumpets (23:23-25); Day of atonement (23:26-32); Feast of tabernacles (live in a booth for 7 days to remind of God’s promise and protection in the wilderness.25:1-7; 18-22- Sabbatic year- land rests Deut. 15:1-11- all debts remitted at end of 7th year.25:8-17; 23-24- Year of Jubilee; 25:25-55- Care of poor.

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Exodus ends with the erection of the Tabernacle. Leviticus is given to show the law given to the nation (nations must have laws).Fulfillment of Ex. 19:6- “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation”.Four themes- 1. The presence of God in Israelite worship. The repetition of the phrase “before the Lord” and “unto the Lord.” 1:9,13,17).

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Concept of Holiness- “be holy for I am holy” 11:44,45; 19:2; 20:28. term holy and sanctified appears 152 times in the book.Sacrifice- 40 timesPriest- 190 timesBlood- 85 timesAtonement- 45 timesProfane- 14 timesClean- about 74 times – unclean- 132 times

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The Role of Sacrifice- Heb. 9:22- “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and w/o the shedding of blood is no remission.” The first 17 chapters explain procedures for proper, acceptable sacrifice.

4TH- Covenant- explains how covenant worship should be conducted (1-17) how covenant people should behave(18-25) closes w/blessings and cursings (26). Last verse- “these are the statutes and judgments and laws…”( v. 46).

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What did they do wrong? 10:1-7-See Lev. 16:12Are we priests today?See 1 Peter 2:5,9What are the lessons we learn from the sin of Nadab and Abihu?Does it matter to God how we do something or just that we “get it done”?

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FIVE EXPRESSIONS FIVE EXPRESSIONS THROUGH SACRIFICE:THROUGH SACRIFICE:

BURNT OFFERING ... Commitment to GodMEAT (Grain) OFFERING ... Gratitude / Acknowledgement that all you have is from GodPEACE OFFERING ... The direction of your life is acceptable to God and full of satisfactionSIN OFFERING ... Forgiveness for human weakness and mistakesTRESPASS OFFERING ... Forgiveness for specific sins

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The Bronze Altar

Several kinds of offerings were made on the bronze altar: Burnt offering (bull, sheep, goats without

blemish, or birds) (Leviticus 1:1-17) Grain offering (Leviticus 2:1-16) Peace offering (goat or lamb) (Lev. 3:1-17) Sin offering (bull, goat, or lamb) (Lev. 4:1-35) Trespass offering (female of the flock, lamb,

goat kid, bird or grain) (Lev. 5 & 6)

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The Bronze Altar

The Sacrifice was necessary for forgiveness. The blood of the animal was important tojustify the people before God. A proper sacrifice was an animal that

was valuable and perfect, not flawed. Sin was serious. Only shed blood which stands for life, could pay for sin. By laying his hand on it, the person identified with the animal sacrificed.

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Covers personal sins –Lev.5:1-13In matters of being a responsible witness of oaths – 1In matters of accidental uncleanness -2-3In matters of thoughtless oaths – 4ff

Covers sins in regard to holy things such as sacrifices, tithes, atonement money, etc v.14-19

Covers sins in regard to property of others. 6:1-7

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For Sins Regarding Holy Things of the Lord (Leviticus 5:15-16 ) If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD;

Perhaps in not giving what he should, when he should, or how he should in sacrifices, atonement money, gifts, and offerings to the Lord or His priests

then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering:

A ram + a fine in the amount estimated by the priests for what he owed.

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For Sins Regarding Holy Things of the Lord (Leviticus 5:15-16 )

And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest:

20% interest is added for restitutionand the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

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The blood was sprinkled on the sides of the altar instead of the horns to indicate that this offering was for trespass sins. The blood of the trespass offering put a band-aid on the conscience and sent the trespasser back to the one he had wronged, not only with the principal but with the fifth part added. The injurer is forgiven and the injured gains more than he lost.

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JESUS FULFILLED THE BURNT OFFERING (Leviticus 1)AS CHRIST ALSO HAS LOVED US AND GIVEN HIMSELF FOR US, AN OFFERING AND A SACRIFICE TO GOD FOR A SWEET SMELLING AROMA (Ephesians 5:2) JESUS FULFILLED THE GRAIN AND FIRSTFRUITS OFFERING (Leviticus 2)BUT NOW CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD, AND HAS BECOME THE FIRSTFRUITS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. (1 Corinthians 15:20) JESUS FULFILLED THE PEACE OFFERING (Leviticus 3)THEREFORE, HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THOUGH OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST. (Romans 5:1)

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JESUS FULFILLED THE SIN OFFERING (Leviticus 4)FOR HE MADE HIM WHO KNEW NO SIN TO BE SIN FOR US, THAT WE MIGHT BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM (2 Corinthians 5:21) JESUS FULFILLED THE GUILT OFFERING (Leviticus 5)WHO WAS DELIVERED UP BECAUSE OF OUR OFFENSES AND WAS RAISED BECAUSE OF OUR JUSTIFICATION (Romans 4:25) YOU HAVE MADE HIS SOUL AN OFFERING FOR SIN (Isaiah 53:10) JESUS FULFILLED EVERY SACRIFICE FOR US!

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