EXODUS – Operation Rescue LESSON 12

PRIESTHOOD PARALLELS

(Exodus 28-29)

Introduction: Within the theme of God’s people being rescued from Egyptian bondage, the book of Exodus records Israel’s birth as a nation. Israel’s distinction as a nation is that they would be a “kingdom of priests” (Exodus 19:6). Their priesthood serves as a parallel for us as we are called to be a “holy priesthood” today.

1. COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PEOPLE (28:1-30):
A. We Realize Our Privilege To Serve (1-4):
1) Our first obligation is to please the Lord.
2) The privilege of serving is an act of God’s grace.
B. We Represent One Another In Serving (5-29):
1) The ephod reminded the priest of the people.
2) The breastplate reminded the priest of the people.
C. We Remind Others Of God’s Will (30).

2. CONCERNED ABOUT GLORIFYING GOD (28:31-43):
A. Faithfulness Glorifies God (31-35)
B. Fearfulness Glorifies God (36-43)

3. CONSECRATED TO THE WORD (29:1-37):
A. Washing, Clothing, & Anointing (1-9)
B. Sin, Burnt & Wave Offerings (10-30)
C. Eating Of The Ram Of Consecration (31-37)

4. CONTINUOUSLY BUSY (29:38-46):
A. Offerings Day By Day (38-41)
B. Offerings Generation By Generation (42-46)

CONCLUSION: Service to God is a lifestyle, not a set of rules.

EXODUS – Operation Rescue LESSON 11

GOD’S CALL TO WORSHIP, PART 2

(Exodus 26-27)

Introduction: The people of God are called by God. They were called out of Egypt, called to journey through the wilderness, called to obey the 10 commandments, and now they would be called to worship God. In Exodus 26-27, God wants certain things from us in worship.

1. GOD WANTS US TO BE GRATEFUL (26:1-37):
A. We Appreciate Boundaries:
1) Boundaries provide stability.
2) Boundaries provide security.
3) Boundaries provide strength.
B. We Appreciate Beauty:
1) The Colors
2) The Curtains/Coverings
3) The Clasps

2. GOD WANTS US TO BE GIVING (27:1-8):
A. A Service to God in Worship:
1) This is seen in the way the worshipper came.
2) This is seen in the place of entry.
B. A Sacrifice for Us:
1) It involved the cost of important livestock.
2) It involved the cost of innocent life.

3. GOD WANTS US TO BE GUIDED (27:9-21):
A. God’s Details (9-19):
1) There were precise measurements.
2) There were parallel motivations.
B. God’s Direction (20-21)
1) Vision is provided for today.
2) Vision is provided for tomorrow.

CONCLUSION: Do you take the worship of God seriously?

EXODUS – Operation Rescue LESSON 10

GOD’S CALL TO WORSHIP, PART 1

(Exodus 24-25)

Introduction: The people of God are called by God. They were called out of Egypt, called to journey through the wilderness, called to obey the 10 commandments, and now they would be called to worship God. In Exodus 24-25, God makes worship possible.

1. GOD DESIRES OUR WORSHIP (24:9-18):
A. He Invites Us To Climb Higher (9-15)
B. He Invites Us To Commune With Him (16-18)

2. GOD DELIVERS THE MATERIALS (25:1-9):
A. Our Hearts (1-2)
B. Our Hands (3-9):
1) The sacrifice involved (3-7)
2) The sanctuary (8-9)

3. GOD DEMANDS OUR ATTENTION (25:10-22):
A. God’s Law (10-16):
1) The making of the ark (10-12)
2) The movement of the ark (13-16)
B. God’s Liberty (17-22)

4. GOD DISTRIBUTES OUR SUSTENANCE (25:23-30):
A. The Table (23-29)
B. The Bread (30)

5. GOD DIRECTS OUR WORSHIP (25:31-40):
A. The Details (31-36)
B. The Direction (37-40)

CONCLUSION: Do you take the worship of God seriously?

EXODUS – Operation Rescue LESSON 9

GOD’S CHARACTER, GOD’S COVENANT

(Exodus 21-23)

Introduction: Following the great exodus of God’s people from Egypt and the giving of the 10 commandments, it was time for God to go into the details of what He wanted from them and how that would reveal God’s character.

1. GOD IS UNSEEN – HEAR HIS WORD (20:22-26):
A. Keep God Separate From Other Gods (20:22-23):
1) “They heard Me” (22)
2) “They will not see Me” (23)
B. Keep God’s Worship Different (20:24-26):
1) “Make a simple unfashioned altar” (24-25)
2) “Make no steps up to the altar” (26)

2. GOD IS JUST – OBEY HIS LAWS (21:1 – 23:19):
A. Laws About People (21:1-27):
1) Servants (21:1-11)
2) Capital Crimes (21:12-17)
3) Injuries (21:18-27)
B. Laws About Property & Animals (21:28 – 22:15):
1) Animals who injure others (21:28-32)
2) Animals injured by people or other animals (21:33-36)
3) Animals stolen (22:1-4)
4) Boundaries of fields & belongings of others (22:5-15)
C. Laws About Problems & Situations (22:16 – 23:19):
1) Proper actions & attitudes (22:16-31)
2) Proper justice (23:1-9)
3) Proper observance of religious feasts (10-19)

3. GOD IS WISE – FOLLOW HIS LEADING (23:20 – 24:8):
A. Regulations About Their Conquest (23:20-33):
1) Recognize God’s leading (20-23)
2) Refuse to worship other gods (24-33)
B. Ratification Of The Covenant (24:1-8)

CONCLUSION: Are you learning about God’s covenant & character?