A Holy Sanctuary Assured in Christ

Introduction

• “Can’t see the Forest for the Trees”
• Review

III. The Lord Glorious in Holiness (vs. 11-17)

C. A Holy People Led by A Holy God – A Prophetic Tone (vs. 14-17; 23:27)

2. A Holy People Led to a Holy Place – The Anticipation of the Ultimate end to the wilderness Journey of the Children of Israel (v. 17)
   • The Work of the Lord in Leading the Children of Israel (Psalm 80:8)
   • He would “Plant them” in a Special Place of Rest - Two Senses Understood:
   o A Physical Temple/Sanctuary (Psalm 78:68-69, 54)
   o A Spiritual Temple/Sanctuary (Psalm 132:13-14; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:5)

IV. The Lord: Glorious in Sovereignty (v. 18)

• The Assurance of Being Planted in the “Holy Sanctuary” of the Mountain of His Inheritance – Jesus Christ is King, who Reigns Forever (Psalm 10:16; Revelation 11:15)

Conclusion and Application

• Gather Together to Encourage One Another to Love and Good Works (Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19)
• Keep Your Eyes on the “Big Picture” – Don’t the Trees Ruin the View of the Forest (Philippians 4:6-7)
His Rest is our Rest Through Jesus Christ our Lord