Spiritual Odyssey Week 4Destination: ExodusRemembering our brothers & sisters in Sudan:

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Tour Guide Add-on:

The Dispensation* of the Law begins from Exodus 19:8 to Matthew 27:35, from Mt. Sinai to Calvary, from the Exodus to the Cross. This is the conditional Mosaic Covenant. The Abrahamic & New Covenants impose only one condition: faith. The history of Israel in the wilderness & in Canaan is one long account of their violation of the law (which they promised to do in Exodus 19:8). To a people under the law God is in a “thick cloud” & unapproachable (Exodus 19:9-23).

The Christian is not under the conditional Mosaic Covenant but under the New Covenant of Grace. (Romans 3:21-27; 6:14-15; Galatians 2: 16; 3:10-14; Gal. 4:21-31; Hebrews 10:11-17)

*Period in history that serves as a framework thru which God relates to man.

Jan. 22 – Exodus 20-22

Prayer Points: Eriteria, Africa : “The North Korea of Africa”

Please pray for Christians trying to escape the totalitarian government & run the risk of falling into the hands of human traffickers that the Lord will protect, preserve and provide.

Tour Guide Notes: Spot the Landmarks

1. C 20 The Law under the Mosaic Covenant: Matthew 5:17-18 as referred in the New Testamenta. Given to Israel to be a “peculiar treasure to YHWH, a kingdom of priests & a holy

nation.”c19vs5-6b. In three divisions: each essential to the other & together form the Mosaic Covenant

The Commandments/Moral Law: Expressing the righteous will of God.

The Judgments/Civil Law: Governing the social life of the people.

The Ordinances/Ceremonial Law: Governing the religious life of Israel.

2. The commandments and ordinances form one religious system. 3. The commandments were a “ministry of condemnation & death” (2 Cor. 3:7-9)4. The ordinances provided:

a. A high priest as God’s representative to the people.b. A “cover” in the sacrifices for their sins in anticipation of the cross. (Heb. 5:1-3;9:6-9; Rom.

3:25-26)5. The law reveals man’s sinfulness. 6. a. C 21 vs 1-11: Rules for Slaves :

Slaves were a normal part of the economic & social fabric of Israel & other cultures in that period. These laws are protective of the slave in that particular context. One could be a slave by war instead of being killed (Numbers 31:26; det. 20:10). Unlike most ancient tribes, slavery in the Israelite culture is never more than 6 years. A Hebrew slave is never sold to a foreigner; children could be sold to pay debts (2 Kings 4:1-7; Isa. 1:1; Amos 2:6) or you could sell yourself as a slave & go free the 7th year. Once free, the master is obligated to provide you a new start in life (Deut.15:12-15).Christ as the Servant: Psalm 40:6; Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 52:13; Zechariah 3:8;Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 10:9; Luke 2:49

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Exodus 21:32 Jesus betrayed for 30 pieces of silver: price of a slavec. C 21 vs 12-36: Judgments: Injuries to Person; d. C 22: vs 1-15 Judgments: Rights of Property; e. C22 vs 16-31 Judgments: Crimes Against Humanity;

7. Read Romans 7 for as summary of the Law.8. We keep the law to express our love by obedience. (Psalm 40:8; 1 Jn.2:6,5:2-3; Jn. 14:21)9. The law is an expression for His love for us (Deut. 33:2-3; Psa. 119:97)10. Christ’s delight was in keeping the law (Ps. 1:2; Rom 7:22)11. The Law of God : Romans 7:22,25 Matthew 5 vs The Law of Moses to be enforced in the

millennium (Isaiah 2:3); 12. Law of Moses not affecting the Gentiles. (Acts 15:7-11)13. We are bound to the Law of Christ: (Eph. 6:6; I Corinthians 9:21)

Jan. 23 – Exodus 23-25

Prayer Points: Somalia

Pray that small businesses will be able to sustain believers.

Tour Guide Notes: Spot the Landmarks

1. C23 vs 1-13 Judgments: The Land & the Sabbath: Lev. 24-25, The Israelites did not keep this law for 490 years so God sent them away to Babylon to be captives. 70 years of enslavement (2 Chronicles 36:21)

2. Jubilee Year (7x7 +1 = 50th year). On Jubilee, all slaves go free; all lands go back to rightful owner. A kinsman could redeem land that was leased (story in Ruth). Title deed had instructions on how kinsman could redeem the land. (Revelations 5: title deed of the earth—John wept that no man could open the scroll but the Kinsman Redeemer was found who is able to open the book – the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David.

3. Jubilee – all debt forgiven. The “time of restitution of all things” which Paul mentions in Acts 3:21.

4. C 23 v 15-18 The Feasts: The month Abib is the same as Nisan. Only 3 of 7 Feasts mentioned.a. Feast of Unleavened Breadb. Feast of Harvest: Feast of Pentecost or Feast of Weeksc. Feast of Ingathering/Feast of Tabernacles

5. C 23 v 19 Origin of Kosher, not having beef and milk together in same meal. Note Abraham served the three visitors a non-kosher meal in Gen. 18:6-8.

6. C 24 Read Hebrews 9:18-20. Every covenant tends to be ratified by blood and usually preceded by sacrifice (as in Noah in Gen. 15:9, 10,17)

7. C 24 v 10 Sapphire stone on the throne of God (Ezekiel 1:26); v 11 the nobles are not touched even though they are in the presence of God – fellowship.

8. C 24 vs 12-18 In the sense of direct revelation, this fellowship experience with God by the Israelites was the highest point of their history. Note that only after 40 days of this divine fellowship & revelation, they build a & worship a golden calf. Never again were the people to

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have this experience - only their leaders. That experience of communion is available to us. The Tabernacle – as in “God made flesh & tabernacled among us.”

9. C 25 The Tabernaclea. The Tabernacle is God’s Dwelling Place: Hebrews 9:21-24, a pattern of things in heaven.

They are figures of the true (2 Chronicles 6; Jeremiah 17:12; Psalm 24:3; Rev. 15:5)b. The Tabernacle as a Type of Jesus Christ. God dwelt in the Tabernacle - 2 Cor.5:19; “God in

Christ” – In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Christ as the ultimate tabernacle. Col. 2:9; Hebrews 10:5, “A body has thou prepared for me.” Jesus Christ Himself spoke of Himself as a Temple: John 2:19 the temple was a rendering of the Tabernacle.

c. Christ in the Church: John 1: 14; “dwelt” is “tabernacle among us”. The purpose of the Tabernacle was to contain the Shekinah glory, where God dwelt. Rev. 21:3: “The Tabernacle of God is with men, he will dwell with them…”

1. The Courtyard – as we approach the Tabernacle from the outside, all we see is white – symbolic of God’s righteousness.a. Posts set in bronze sockets; everything outside the building is bronze, symbolizing judgment.

Bronze is the only metal that could endure fire. b. Tabernacle has only one entrance: John 10:1-8 c. Altar of Sacrifice: first item to be encountered. Everything begins & ends at the cross where

the ultimate sacrifice was made. d. Laver – the Word of God (Eph. 5:26; Jn.4:10,14; 7:37, 38). The building has no beauty that

we should desire it (Isaiah 53:2) Until we enter.2. The Building, the Place of Fellowship– built of acacia wood wrapped in gold. Wood speaks of his

humanity. Gold, of His deity. Acacia wood, a desert growth, is symbolic of Christ, in his humanity as a “root out of dry ground” (Isaiah 53:2) The planks rested on silver sockets—the Levitical symbol for blood. Judas, as he threw the 30 pieces of silver on the temple floor cried: “I have betrayed innocent blood!”

3. The Holy Place:

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a. The Lampstand or Menorah –“I am the Light of the World”b. Table of Shewbread – “I am the Bread of Life.” Held twelve loaves, one for each of the 12

Tribes. c. Altar of Incense – Intercessory Prayer, Christ our Intercessor, Hebrews 7:25

4. The Holy of Holies : The Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies -- picture of the completed work of Christ.

Entrance is to the east – thru the tribe of Judah (Order of the Camp); Jesus as the only Way to God: the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.

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5. The Tabernacle is approached from the east, through the Tribe of Judah. Our only approach is through the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. (Numbers 2:3; Ex. 27:12-17; Rev. 5:4)

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5. C 25 The Ark of the Covenant made of shittim or acacia which was the bush, the thorn bush of the desert.

Jan. 24 – Exodus 26-28

Prayer Points: Mali

Pray for an end to looting and attacks against civilians, especially Christians

Tour Guide Notes: Spot the Landmarks

1. C 26 The Laver – was made of brass and is for washing, purification, symbolic of the Word of God (John 15:3; 17:17; Ephesians 5:26)

2. C 26 vs 1-6 The Tapestry Covering - embroidered linen tapestry:

a. Gold - Deityb. Purple – Royaltyc. Blue – Heavenlyd. Scarlet – Priesthoode. Cherubim

3. Faces : Lion, Ox, Man, Eagle refers to the four views of Christ as expressed in the four gospels:a. Matthew – Lion (of the Tribe of Judah); “King of the Jews” -- - purple

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b. Mark – Ox; The Suffering Servant – scarlet as the color of blood.c. Luke – Man – “The Son of Man” The Divine Nature, the Humanity – Gold, white for

righteousnessd. John – Eagle – “The Son of God” - The heavenly – blue – celestial

4. This wraps the Tabernacle, whose beauty is only visible from the inside.5. C 26 vs 7 – 14 Goat’s Hair Covering. Goats are a type of sin.6. C V 14 -- Ram’s skin covering . Ram’s skins first appear in Gen. 3:21; 22:137. Badger’s skin or porpoise skins – may speak of durability or security.8. C 26 vs 15-19 – The Boards & Sockets; each board sits on silver blocks. Silver is redemption

money (Ex. 30:13; Lev. 27:3; Lev. 17: 10-11; 1 Pet. 1:18; 1 Cor.6:20). In the Old Testament (OT), silver is blood money used for redemption. Everything in the Tabernacle sat on silver sockets. Matthew 27:3-4; 1 Cor. 3:11 – the whole structure rests upon the blood of Jesus Christ.

9. C 26 vs 31-37 – The Veil – Hebrews 9:3; a partition between God & man & when Jesus was crucified & gave up His breath, the veil was torn in half – symbolic of the opening of the way between God & man. It was “the way” that was guarded by the cherubim in the garden of Eden after the fall to protect the path from God to man. Christ’s crucifixion opened the way back to God. Veil was torn from top to bottom – symbolic that it was God who did the entire thing. The priests must have patched the veil again because the temple services continued for nearly 40 years after it was torn by God. – An attempt to put sinners back under the law. (Galatians 1:6-9). Anything but the grace of God is a different gospel.

10. C 28 v 1 Type of Christ, our High Priest after the order of Mechizedek (Hebrews 7; Hebrews 9)11. C 28 v 15-30 The Breastplate

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V 30 Urim & Thummim – could mean the collective name of the stones & breastplate.; also in separate instances, with knowing the will of God (Numbers 27:21; Deut. 33:8; 1 Sam. 28:6; Ezra 2:63)

12. C 27 The Camp of Israel - the tabernacle was always set up at the center of the camp of Israel.

Jan. 25 – Exodus 29-31

Prayer Points: Turkey

Pray for the protection of Turkish pastors who face threats of physical violence.

Tour Guide Notes: Spot the Landmarks

1. C 29 v 33 Atonement in Hebrew “Kaphar” which means “to cover.” The English word “atonement” is not the actual translation of the word “kaphar” but an interpretation. The Bible states that the legal sacrifice “covered” the offerer’s sin and secured God’s forgiveness—according to translators, it made God and the sinner “at-one.”

2. The OT sacrifices did not “at-one” the sinner with God because animal sacrifices can never take away sin. Hebrews 10:4. The sacrifices implied the confession of sin and acknowledged judgment – death, but God “covered” or “passed over” (Romans 3:25) his sin, in anticipation of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice which put away the sins. (Hebrews 9:15)

3. C 30 The Great Worship Chapter

Who may worship?

a.The Redeemed –Exodus 30:11-16 ( Psalm 107:1-2; Exodus. 15:1-21)

b.The Cleansed - Ex. 30:17-21 (Heb. 10:22; John 13: 3-10; 1 John 1:9)

c.The Anointed – Ex. 30:22-38 (John 4:23; Eph. 2:18 -19)

Worship: The incense is a type prayer & praise. It is for the Lord v. 37; worship should be spiritual, not sensual, v. 38.

4. C 30 v 1 Altar of incense , type of Christ, our Intercessor, (John 17:1-26; Hebrews 7:25) thru whom our prayers and praises ascend to God (Heb.13:15; Rev. 8:3-4) & of the believer-priest’s sacrifice of praise & worship (Heb. 13:15).

5. C 30 v 9 Read Leviticus 10:1-3 Strange incense & strange fire prohibited. Colossians 2:8,16-19. Exodus 30:38. Strange fire and incense is making worship a mere pleasure to the natural man whether sensuous (appealing to the senses) music and speech/eloquence with intent to please the natural man. John 4:23-24.

6. C 30 v 18 The Laver – Type of Christ cleansing us from defilement (John 13: 2-10; Ephesians 5: 25-27)

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7. C 30 v 31 Anointing oil -- type of the Holy Spirit for service (Acts 1:8)8. C 31 v 12-18 The Sabbath as a sign between YHWH & Israel.

Jan. 26 – Exodus 32-34

Prayer Points: Mexico (Southern)

Pray that radio stations will be able to air the gospel freely.

Tour Guide Notes: Spot the Landmarks

1. C 32 The Law Broken. Failure to Keep the Sinaitic/Mosaic CovenantThe Israelites reject the commandments & worship that they were called to give. They cast off allegiance to God in their hearts and had turned back to Egypt (the world). Joshua 24:14; Deut. 32.

2. C 32 v 7 God calls the Israelites to Moses as “thy people”, in effect H,e has disowned them. 3. C 32 v 11-13 Moses Intercedes for the People. 1 John 2:14. A striking contrast between Law under the Mosaic Covenant & Grace under the New Covenant.

Read John 17. Moses pleads to a covenant; Christ points to a sacrifice: the cross. John 17:4. 5. C 32 v 12 Moses presents his case to God in behalf of Israel on the ground of a. Ownership b. His

grace c. His glory d. His faithfulness6. C 32 v 13 – Note “Abraham, Isaac & Israel”, not Jacob.7. C 32 v 14 God does not repent; it is an anthropomorphism (attributing a human trait to God );

God intends for Moses to commit to be an intercessor. ( Num. 14, Deut. 9) 8. C 32 v 26-28 Who is on the Lord’s side? Tribe of Levi (Gen. 24); 3000 people are slain by the

sword in this incident on the first Feast of Pentecost (see later study in Leviticus). The Law kills.

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Next time in the New Testament 3000 people are saved by the Sword of God: the Word—in Acts 2. Grace gives life.

9. C 32 v 33 Blot out of my book. Different books: a. Book of the Wars of the Lord (Numbers 14)b. Book of the Living (Ps. 69:28; Isa. 4:3)c. Book of Remembrance (Malachi 3:16)d. Lamb’s Book of Life ( Rev. 20:12)

10. C 34 v 1-8 The only thing held higher than God’s Name is His Word (Psalm 138:2)11. C 34 v 6-7 Seven Major Attributes of God: Merciful, Gracious, Longsuffering, Abundant in

goodness & truth, “by no means clearing the guilty”12. C 34 v 11 Six tribes mentioned. 6 is the number of man. 13. C 34 v 13 Groves are idols, phallic symbols used in the fertility rites of the Canaanites.14. C 34 v 14 Another name for God is “Jealous”.

Jan. 27 – Exodus 35-37

Prayer Points: Senegal, West Africa

Pray for more Christian lawyers who will defend and support Christians in jail.

Tour Guide Notes: Spot the Landmarks

1. Exodus 35-40 is a repeat of the previous chapters: The first time was the giving of the instructions for the Tabernacle and this time, it is all about the actual building of the Tabernacle.

2. Read 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Passage in the New Testament that explains the Basis in Exodus of the “types” we find as to the persons and events.

3. Read Hebrews 9:1-24: Passage that explains the basis in the NT for the “types” of the tabernacle & its details.

4. Take time to review our longer notes such as the ones on Jan. 20-21 regarding the Passover and the Exodus & crossing of the Red Sea.

Jan. 28 – Exodus 38-40

Prayer Points: Liberia, West Africa

Pray for protection & boldness for Muslim converts to Christianity, strength & endurance to missionaries to the Liberian people.

Tour Guide Notes

1. C 40 v 34 Read Ephesians 2:22 . What the Shekinah glory was to the tabernacle and temple, the Holy Spirit si to the “Holy Temple”, the Church, and to the believer’s body, which is the temple also of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19

2. Read the Introduction to Leviticus (separate source).

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