SERMON SEEDS H20 FOR 8/2/04
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SERMON SEEDS FOR AUGUST 2, 2004
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Leviticus 1:1-9
A PICTURE OF JESUS,
OLD TESTAMENT TREASURES #3
Note that Old Testament Treasures #4 was already issued. Lord willing, #5 will appear next week.
Not all pictures are photographs. There is such a thing as word pictures.
The Bible is loaded with pictures.
Our Lord referred to himself as the light of the world, the true vine, the bread of life, and the good shepherd. He also taught using word pictures. He spoke of the Good Samaritan, The Sower and The Soils, having faith the size of a mustard seed, faith that could move a mountain, and many other word pictures.
The Old Testament is also full of word pictures, many of them of the Lord Jesus Himself. As we continue to examine Old Testament treasures this morning, we come to Leviticus chapter 1. Here I see a picture of Jesus found in what was known as the burnt offering.
I feel that it is appropriate for us to consider this picture of Christ on a day when we are celebrating communion. It is a good reminder of what Christ has done for us as we share the bread and the cup.
The burnt offering is one of four animal sacrifices mentioned in Leviticus. There is also the peace offering, guilt offering and sin offering. They are all pictures of Christ.
Let us now look at this burnt offering and see how it pictures what Christ has done for us.
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A COSTLY OFFERING
Vs. 2 The offering that a person brought was to come from the domesticated animals.
Either a person had to give up something of value that was in his possession, or he had to purchase a domesticated animal from a farmer or shepherd. The burnt offering could actually be cattle, sheep, goat, turtledove, or young pigeon, as described in the rest of Leviticus 1.
When God chose the ultimate offering for sin, He actually chose Himself. He is the triune God, each member of the Trinity is God. It was God, the Son, who left Heaven to be that sacrifice. It was a costly offering that Jesus gave.
· It cost Jesus the limitation of His powers as He came to earth.
· It cost Jesus to take on a human body instead of being totally a spirit being.
· It cost Jesus to be born into a lower class family, the Son of the village carpenters wife.
· It cost Jesus to put up with the sins of His disciples as He trained them.
· It cost Jesus when he suffered the humiliation of a mock trial, insults, slaps, beatings, and a crown of thorns.
· It cost Jesus when He gave His very life for your sins and mine on the cross.
Philippians 2:5-8 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: [6] Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A PERFECT OFFERING
Vs. 3 - If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish:
The offering from the herd was to be "without blemish".
It was not to have any known defects.
It was to be perfect.
God was not to have second best for an offering for sins.
There are well meaning people today who think that their good deeds and/or their good moral behavior can pay for the fact that they are not perfect.
As payment for sin, God expects a perfect sacrifice.
Not one of us is perfect. Not one of us is sinless. Not one of us can do enough good to atone for our sins. Isaiah 64:6
Jesus was sinless, and therefore, the perfect offering for our sins. Jesus had no sins of His own, and could therefore atone for ours. 1 Peter 1:18-19
Giving of silver and gold could not redeem us, pay the price for our sins, only the blood of the sinless Christ could. 2 Corinthians 5:21
To enter Heaven we must be righteous in Gods eyes.
Jesus, who knew no sin, died for us.
Now, when we place our faith in the Lord Jesus, we are made the righteousness of God. God sees us as righteous. Romans 5:1
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A VOLUNTARY OFFERING
Vs. 3 he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord.
The person making the offering did it voluntarily.
There are things we do voluntarily.
There are things we dont do voluntarily. We have to do them.
Jesus willingly and voluntarily gave His life as a sacrifice for our sins. John 10:17-18
Jesus didnt die because men tried to kill Him.
Jesus died because He let men kill them.
CHRISTS OFFERING IS AN ASSOCIATED OFFERING
Vs. 4 - The one bringing the offering associated with the sacrifice by putting his hand on the offering. His sins were being associated with the innocent sacrifice.
Jesus went to the cross in our place.
We associate with Jesus when we place our faith in His shed blood.
Just as the one bringing the offering realized that the animal was taking his place by paying for sin, we must realize by faith that Christ has taken our place. 1 Peter 3:18
The righteous Jesus suffered for unrighteous Jack!
The righteous Jesus suffered for unrighteous you!
But the death of Jesus for you does not count unless you put your hand on the sacrifice by saying something like this, It was for my sins He died. He took my place. I trust Him as my Savior.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Leviticus 1:5 - And he shall kill the bullock before the Lord:
In most cases it was the person who brought the sacrifice that killed the animal. This reminds me that it is my sins that nailed Jesus to the cross.
It wasnt just the Jewish leaders,
It wasnt just the Jewish Mob,
It wasnt just Pilate,
It wasnt just the Roman soldiers,
IT WAS ME! IT WAS MY SINS THAT NAILED JESUS TO THE CROSS! IT WAS YOU! IT WAS YOUR SINS THAT NAILED JESUS TO THE CROSS!
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
Vss. 5-8 - The innocent animal sacrificed his life. The innocent Son of God sacrificed His life so that we might have eternal life. Hebrews 10:14, Romans 5:6-8
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A COMPLETE OFFERING
Vs. 9 Everything was offered except the hide.
It was complete.
Jesus gave His all completely that we might have life.
Nothing was held back.
All was sacrificed.
This is a challenge for us.
If the very Son of God gave His life for me, should I not give my whole life for Him? Should not my life be that living sacrifice that Romans 12:1 talks about?
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
CHRISTS OFFERING IS AN ACCEPTABLE OFFERING
Leviticus 1:9 - But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord.
Sweet savour means fragrant aroma.
God was pleased with the offering that the Israelites made when it was done with the right heart attitude.
God was pleased with the offering that Jesus made for our sins.
God accepted Jesus offering for us.
He was pleased with what Jesus had done.
Ephesians 5:2 - And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
If God was pleased with Jesus offering for sin, we have no right to come to God any other way but through faith in His finished work on the cross.
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A COSTLY OFFERING CHRISTS OFFERING IS A PERFECT OFFERING
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A VOLUNTARY OFFERING
CHRISTS OFFERING IS AN ASSOCIATED OFFERING
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
CHRISTS OFFERING IS A COMPLETE OFFERING
CHRISTS OFFERING IS AN ACCEPTABLE OFFERING
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2 Chronicles 15
THE GOOD YEARS
Asa was a good king. He returned home after a great victory over his enemies and God blessed him with good years.
COMMUNICATION FROM GOD Vss. 1-7
Asa was encouraged to do what was right.
COURAGE TO OBEY (ACT) Vss. 8-16
Asa acted courageously to do what was right.
PEACE TO ENJOY Vss. 17-19
God rewarded Asa with years of peace.
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Psalm 58
DEALING WITH THE UNRIGHTEOUS
A PENETRATING QUESTION Vs. 1
A PROFOUND TRUTH Vss. 2-5
A PERTINENT REQUEST Vss. 6-9
A PERFECTED REMNANT Vss. 10-11
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Matthew 5:1-12
IN THE KINGDOM
SADNESS IN THE KINGDOM
Matthew 5:3-4 - Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [4] Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
SUBMISSION IN THE KINGDOM
Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
SANCTIFICATION IN THE KINGDOM
Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
SHARING IN THE KINGDOM
Matthew 5:7 - Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
SUFFERING IN THE KINGDOM
Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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Mark 1:14-34
JESUS!
JESUS, THE PREACHER Vss. 14-15
JESUS, THE RECRUITER Vss. 16-20
JESUS, THE TEACHER Vss. 21-22
JESUS, THE DELIVERER Vss. 23-28
JESUS, THE HEALER Vss. 29-34
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Philippians 2:19-22
MODEL SERVANT
One of Paul's key helpers in ministry was Timothy.
As Paul explains that Timothy is coming to visit the Philippians (Vs, 19), he also shows us three qualities of a model servant of the Lord Jesus:
1. TIMOTHY'S CONCERN - "For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state."
2. TIMOTHY'S COMMITMENT - "For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's."
3. TIMOTHY'S CONDUCT - "But ye know the proof of him, that as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel."
Sermon Seeds A41
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Hebrews 5:1-14
Aaron, Jesus, and Me
HEBREWS STUDY #9
s Do you ever have trouble understanding a certain book of the Bible? Which book is hardest for you to understand?
s Why are some books harder to understand than others?
s Are there blessings attached with the study of a passage hard to understand?
s Are there ever problems within us that keep us from understanding the truths of Gods Word?
One of the key things that we saw in our study last week was that Jesus is our great High Priest. This week we will make a comparison of Aaron and Jesus as High Priests. Then we will look for a few minutes at why this passage and ones to follow might be hard for us to understand. We will be taking a look at ourselves. Hence, the title Aaron, Jesus, and Me.
AARON
Please note that when we talk about Aaron as high priest, we are referring to him, and those members of his family that succeeded him in the Priesthood.
1. HE MINISTERED AS A MAN FOR MAN TO GOD Vs. 1
Ø Why was the High Priest a man and not an angel or some other heavenly being?
Ø Notice that the High Priest ministers for man. His job was one of service. How are we, as Christians, to be of service to other Christians? How are we, as Christians, to be of service to unbelievers?
Ø The High Priest offered sacrifices for sin, not only on the Day of Atonement, when he went into the Holy of Holies, but all year.
Ø The High Priest was coming to God in behalf of men. How do Christians do the same?
See 1 Timothy 2:1 and James 5:16.
2. HE HAD COMPASSION BECAUSE HE COULD IDENTIFY WITH HIS
FELLOW MAN Vs. 2
Ø Gods High Priest was to have compassion or to deal gently with people.
Ø It refers to the middle course between apathy and anger. A true high priest is not indifferent to moral lapses; neither is he harsh. Frank E. Gabelein, Editor, The Expositors Bible Commentary ,Volume 12, (Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zondervan Publishing House, 1981
Ø In viewing and dealing with the sins of others, how is it possible to be neither apathetic nor condemning? Consider the quality of the High Priest mentioned in this verse.
3. HE HAD TO OFFER SACRIFICES FOR HIS OWN SINS AS WELL AS
THE SINS OF OTHERS Vs. 3
Ø The High Priest, being human and a sinner, had to offer sacrifices for his own sins.
Ø As Gods priests today, how do we deal with our sins before praying for others? 1John 1:9
4. HE WAS CALLED OF GOD Vs. 4
Ø Aaron and his descendents were the High Priests and priests in Israel for only one reason. What was it?
JESUS
1. HE MINISTERS AS A MAN, THE SON OF GOD, FOR MAN TO GOD Vs. 5
ü Acts 13:33-34 shows that Psalms 2:7, quoted here, refers to the resurrection. Jesus, as a resurrected man sits at the right hand of the Son of God as our High Priest.
2. HE WAS CALLED OF GOD Vss. 6, 10
ü God chose Jesus to be a priest, but there is a problem. What Tribe was Jesus from? What was Aaron from? Which tribe was the tribe of the priests?
ü The solution to the problem is really quite simple. Jesus was a priest of a different order, the Order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110:4
ü Who was Melchizedek? Genesis 14:18-20
ü Melchizedek was also a king, King of Salem. What town was Salem?
ü Jesus is also a king. King of Kings and Lord of Lords. From where will He reign?
3. HE HAS COMPASSION BECAUSE HE CAN IDENTIFY WITH HIS
FELLOW MEN Vss. 7-8
ü To what is verse 7 probably referring? How did this event prepare him to be a sympathetic High Priest?
ü Why did Jesus need to learn obedience?
4. HE OFFERED SACRIFICE FOR SIN ONCE AND FOR ALL Vs. 9
ü How was Jesus sacrifice different from the ones Aaron offered?
ME
The Hebrews were being confronted with some pretty deep theological discussion here. And the author of Hebrews had even more to say about the priesthood under Melchizedek. He stops to give an admonition. We need to ask if what is said here applies to us.
1. IS THERE DULLNESS? Vs. 11
· The word dullness means sluggish or lazy.
· How does this hurt our understanding of Scripture?
· How do Christians get sluggish or lazy in their devotions and in church?
2. IS THERE DELAY? Vs. 12
· Why do Christians not want to be teachers?
· Why is this verse a challenge even if we never teach?
· What are some doctrines that are milk? What are some that are strong meat?
3. IS THERE A DETRIMENT? Vs. 13
· What is the problem with milk? Should it be eliminated entirely? 2 Peter 1:12-13
4. IS THERE DISCERNMENT? Vs. 14
· How does one develop an appetite for strong meat?
· What are the advantages of a diet of strong meat?
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