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Here in the second half of the book of Exodus, we're listening in on God giving directions to Moses on the construction of the tabernacle, which they have yet to build. God is going to describe the consecration of all the priests in general, but of the high priest in particular.
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God's Light Produces Fellowship and Sanctification
(1 John 1:6-7)
The first thing John tells us God's light produces is fellowship with one another and personal growth, or sanctification, within. But before detailing this, John records the first claim of the deceivers. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
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Get Help For Your Weaknesses From Your High Priest
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Even a cursory glance at the Psalms shows us that God wants to help his people. Time and time again, in their national prayer book, on inspired by God's Spirit, the people of Israel asked God for his help. "In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help" (Psalm 18:6).
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God Is Light
Part 2
(1 John 1:5-22)
The first thing John tells us God's light produces is fellowship with one another and personal growth, or sanctification, within. But before detailing this, John records the first claim of the deceivers. (8 Minutes/1800 Words)
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When ancient Israel was set free from Egypt, they began to wander in the wilderness. Their leader, Moses, was called up to Mount Sinai to meet with God. There, Moses received directions on an elaborate tabernacle structure where the people could seek God. God gave Moses instructions for the tent itself and instructions for altars, furniture, the priesthood, and the ark of the covenant. That ark was to be placed inside the innermost room of the tabernacle. God's presence would rest upon it. (13 Minutes/3000 Words)
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Faith Unlocks Assurance And Conviction
(Hebrews 11:1)
We've got one life to live, one shot at living by faith. We won't need faith in heaven. There, with God, we'll walk by sight. But the author of Hebrews knew endurance required faith living. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
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6 Helps to Run the Christian Race in the Last Days
(Hebrews 10:19-39)
When running in an endurance race, ample reasons to quit surface. Overwhelming fatigue, blisters and other irritations will grate on your resolve. Eating the wrong food will cause your energy to deplete. You might experience dehydration. You might even become mentally depressed when alone on the course. As each malady presents itself, the temptation to quit is strong. But the experienced endurance racer pushes through and finishes their course. (14 Minutes/3600 Words)
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Our ancient Hebrew pilgrim, readying himself for the journey to Jerusalem, wanted God in his life. He wanted God every day, not only during the three annual feasts at the temple. He understood, though, how limited his everyday experience with God would be if he didn't go to Jerusalem. If he never gathered with other believers to worship God, he'd experience less of God than he craved. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)
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Don't Let Your Fire Go Out
(Leviticus 6:12-13)
Israel's priests had work to do. These men didn't just sit around offering "thoughts and prayers" for the peeps. Nah, dudes worked, and one job they had was to keep the fire on the altar of sacrifice at full blaze. That fire had to roar, lest the sacrificial smoke lazily waft through the camp toward the people. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
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Get Help For Your Weaknesses From Your High Priest
(Hebrews 4:14-16)
Even a cursory glance at the Psalms shows us that God wants to help his people. Time and time again, in their national prayer book, on inspired by God's Spirit, the people of Israel asked God for his help. "In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help" (Psalm 18:6). (20 Minutes, 3200 Words)
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