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568 in the education of a redeemed people. Some practical applications are listed be- low l 1. The pillar of cloud and fire—God’s constant presence with the Christian. 2. The crossing of the Red Sea—God’s guidance and protection of the Chris tian. v.' ■ 3. Marah—How God turns the bitter things to sweet. ■ 4. The manna—God’s provision for our daily spiritual needs. 5. Rephidim—God’s ability to satisfy the Spiritual thirst of mankind. 6. Amalek—God’s gift of victory in an swer to prayer. D iscussion 1. Four outstanding words characterize the contents of Exodus—slavery, Pass- over, the law, and the tabernacle. Discuss the order of these in connection with the redemption and life of the Christian as suggested in the following four steps. a. Lost in sin (Rom. 3 :9,10, 23). b. Redeemed by the blood (1 Pet. 1:18), c. Obedience essential (John 15:14). d. Worship necessary (Psa. 96:9; 95: 2. Discuss the life of Moses. Select one or more practical lessons that can be drawn from the various incidents of his 3. Why was the Passover an important event? In the light of the cross of Cal vary, explain its typical significance. Com pare the Passover, which was to be com memorated each year, looking back to the deliverance from Egypt and forward to the time of the cross, with the Lord’s Supper, which the Christian is asked to commemo rate, looking back to the cross and forward to the return of Christ. 4. Discuss the lessons to be drawn from the incidents in the journey from the Red Sea to Sinai (cf. 1 Cor. 10:11-15). Should any portion of the- Bible be passed over lightly because we may feel that it is not applicable to us? Study 2 Timothy 3:16 and 17, and note that “all scripture is. . . . profitable.” 5. 6. Discuss the Ten Commandments in the light of John 1 :17 and Galatians 3 :10- 25. Is it possible for man to live up to the provisions of the Ten Commandments,^ es pecially when taken in the light of Christ s words in Matthew 5 :17-30? Galatians 3: 13 suggests the way in which we can come to God in spite of the fact that we are un able to keep His holy law perfectly. Does the fact that we are not saved by law mean that we should not try to obey the Ten Commandments (cf. Romans 8 and 9) ? 7. Study together the tabernacle, no ting the exact manner in which every detail was provided for. Does not the explicit ness of these directions convey the idea that God desires communion and worship, and that that worship must be in His ap pointed way rather than in ours? JANUARY 17, 1932 Leviticus, the Book of Worship T he purpose of the Bible is to give a mankind. Exodus tells how this chosen people was led out of the bondage of Egypt and given laws to obey and a tabernacle in
sary between God and man. a. Consecration of the priests and tabernacle. b. Nadab and Abihu, illustrative of those who do God’s work but not in God’s will and way. II The Walk with God (chapters 11 to 27). 1. Laws of the clean and the unclean- separation essential to service. 2. The laws of holiness—consecration For the expression this week, we have • selected the study of one chapter in detail to present the method whereby other por tions of the book may be studied by the in dividual. C onsecration Leviticus 8 Make a comparative study of the con secration of the priests of Israel and the priests of God (cf. 1 Pet. 2:9). 1. Chosen (v. 2; cf. Rom: 12:1, 2; 1 Pet. 2 :9). 2. Cleansed (v. 6; cf. John 15:3; Eph. 5:25,26). 3. ' Clothed (v. 13; cf. Psa. 132:9; Isa. 61:10). , ■ 4. Consecrated (vs. 14, 15; cf. Heb. 10: 10 ; Isa. 53:5). 5. Anointed (v. 30 ; cf. Heb. 1 :9 ; Acts 1 : 8 ). 6. Strengthened (v. 31 ; cf. John 6 :48- 51). H 7. Separated (v. 33 ; cf. 2 Cor. 6 :17). 8. Obedient (v. 36; cf. Rom. 12:1, 2). D iscussion 1. Let one after another summarize the material which has been read in both Le viticus and Hebrews. Show how the book of Hebrews explains the book of Leviticus. 2, 3. The key word to the book of Le viticus is “holy.” It occurs eighty-seven times in the book. Other prominent words or phrases are: “atonement,” occurring forty-five times; *‘the Lord spake,” occur- ring' fifty-six times; “I am Jehovah,” twenty-one times, and “I am Jehovah your God,” twenty-one times. Discuss the in terrelation of these yarious key words and phrases. What connection do you see be tween holiness and the atonement, and be tween tbe fact of God and the command of God? 4. Discuss how God’s character is re vealed in this book. What manifestation is there of His intolerance of sin? What do you find in the book to show His mercy to the sinner? 5. Leviticus presents the fundamentals of the one true religion, Show how the elements found-here coincide with the later revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Note in this connection the six outstanding char acteristics : a. Atonement. b. Sacrifice. c. Consecration. d. Holiness. e. Stewardship. f. Worship. 6. Discuss some of the practical prob lems that are considered in chapters 11 to 20. Note, for example, the nineteenth, chapter, in which at least thirty-twp, differ ent subjects are considered. List as many of these subjects as you, can. essential to communion. a. Laws of the Sabbath. b. Laws of the feasts. Expression
They Say T he K ing ’ s B usiness has always been a blessing to me, and it would be very hard for me to do without it, —R eading , P a . I came across an old copy of T he K ing ’ s B usiness . It was the first I had ever seen. I enjoyed it very much and am enclosing a money or der for the price listed. — M ilbank , S. D ak . I have received four copies of your magazine which I ordered after learning of your special offer. I had never seen a copy of T he K ing s B usiness before. I am delighted with it. I am enclosing a check for a year’s subscription for myself and also for a sister whom I would like to interest in the magazine. —A marillo , T ex . which to worship. Leviticus presents the means whereby the chosen people could use the tabernacle as a means of commun ion. The laws and regulations for the wor ship of God are here presented in detailed form. P rep aratio n The book of Hebrews is the divinely or dained commentary on the book of Leviti cus. Therefore, we are suggesting that, for this week’s reading, a portion of Hebrews be studied in connection with the reading Review the contents of the book of Levi ticus in the light of the revelation as found in Hebrews. SUNDAY: ; , Select some practical lessons which may be drawn from the study which you have been making'during the week. Prepare them in outline form to be used for a brief devotional talk. Analysis I. The Way to God (chapters 1 to 10). 1. The offerings—sacrifice essential to contact w ith God, a. Burnt offering typifies Christ as the perfect man offered for our sin. b. Meal offering typifies the sacrifice of perfect service. c. Peace offering, a part of which was burned by fire and part eaten by the worshiper, typifies com munion between the believer and his Lord. . d. Sin offering typifies the covering for sin (cf. 1 John 1 :7-9), e. Trespass offering shows that not only failure and unwillful sins, but also positive and willful sin, must be atoned for. 2. The priesthood—a mediator neces of Leviticus. MONDAY: Read Leviticus 1 to 9. TUESDAY: Read Leviticus 10 to 18. WEDNESDAY: Read Leviticus 19 to 27. THURSDAY: Read Hebrews 1 to 6. FRIDAY: Read Hebrews 7 to 12. SATURDAY :'
history of redemption. Genesis is the book of origin. In it God chooses a people through whom to reveal Himself to
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