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Hebrews 9:1-10 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, 4 having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. 5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. 6 These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing 9 (which is symbolic for the present age). According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation.

The Lord made holy provision for those whom He had provided to His people

In this final part of the series on the cost of discipleship we look at the apostle's creed to find our sufficiency to build the Christian life in Christ alone, who is risen from the grave, ascended into haven, and is seated at the Father's right hand.

After centuries upon centuries of animal sacrifices offered to God, the sacrifice of the Perfect Lamb of God changed everything. In this study, we explore the insufficiency of the law, the sufficiency of Christ, and the resulting sanctification.

If you were shopping for a new house, you might neglect to check the foundation. But the strength of a building lies in its foundation. The main purpose of any foundation is to keep the structure above it standing. On the contrary, a poorly constructed foundation can be highly dangerous to its occupants for obvious reasons. If you were to ask many Christians what words they associate with "doctrine," you would probably hear, "boring." We tend to be pragmatists who view the doctrines of the Bible as something that interests only theologians or seminary students. But we want something practical. We want to know how to deal with the problems we face every day. So we tend to skip the doctrine and move on to the "how to's." The apostle Paul did not take that approach. He would view it as building a house without a foundation. In all of his letters, he first sets forth the doctrine and then comes the practice. In Romans, he spends 11 chapters laying the doctrinal foundation before he gets really practical. But even within the first 11 chapters, he can't resist drawing out the practical implications of the doctrines that he sets forth. In chapter 5, he gives us some wonderful blessings that flow from the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Justification by faith gives us peace with God through Jesus Christ!

Believers have an intimate love relationship with the Father. How can we grow in this relationship?

Christ has given us His Spirit so that we know and understand His thoughts, His wisdom and His mind! Our access to the thoughts of God. (v.11-12) Our ability to know spiritual wisdom. (v.13-15) Our incredible gift of the mind of Christ! (v.16) Who are spiritual persons, and who are not? Why are God's thoughts different than ours? Isaiah 55:8 Who sent the Holy Spirit? John 15:26, Acts 2:33 How do we gain from the mind of Christ? Phil. 2:5

All those that are justified, God vouchsafes, in and for His only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption, by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of the children of God; have His name put upon them, receive the Spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, are enabled to cry, Abba, Father, are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastened by Him, as by a Father, yet never cast off, but sealed to the day of redemption, and inherit the promises, as heirs of everlasting salvation.

God has graciously given every individual the privilege of coming to Him in repentance and for salvation. He has also granted His children access to His throne of grace to find help in time of need.

How many think entering the presence of God is an easy thing? Being able to do so is all due the amazing and sovereign grace of God through Christ Jesus alone. How many believe this? Do you?

Because the mercy seat represents Christ's blood covering the Law's condemnation and providing pure access to God in the Holy of Holies, its value is solid gold to Christians. Jesus Christ is Pure Gold.

The wisdom of God revealed through the preaching of the Word to everyone, including the rulers and authorities in heavenly places.

Everything we've seen from Jesus' betrayal and arrest, His unjust condemnation, to His humiliation and suffering at the cross—all of this might suggest that Jesus has been defeated by His enemies. But this text reveals that this could not be farther from the truth!

2023 Missions Conference "Carry the Light" - #5

2023 Missions Conference "Carry the Light" - Message #04 Message was preached in the firehouse. No video is available.

2023 Missions Conference "Carry the Light" - Message #3

2023 Missions Conference "Carry The Light" - Message #2