Priestly Glory and Blessings
God cares about the finest details of worship and we cannot be cavalier when we approach our holy God. Are there iniquity even in our holy things, when we do and offer holy things? What do God’s instructions about priestly garments reveal about how much we need our Great High Priest Jesus Christ?
Entering Fellowship With A Just God
What can we learn from the Old Testament tabernacle, particularly its altar of burnt offering, its courtyard and ever burning lamps? What significance do they have to us even today? How do these reveal the righteousness and mercy of God? How can a sinner enter the presence of God and be accepted and forgiven of our sins such that we can restore reconciled fellowship with God?
Access To God: Limited Then Restored
Because of sins, fallen mankind was separated from God. Even as God dwelt among His people through the tabernacle in the Old Testament, access to God was restricted and only selected individuals (i.e. the high priests) could enter the Most Holy Place to be most intimate with God. But thanks be to God that by the redemption of Christ, a new way to God was opened. Have you found the way back to God through Christ? Do you cherish the free access to God through Christ? Are there still any barriers between you and God that hinder your relationship with Him?
God Dwells Among His People
What is the kind of worship that God desires from us? Why does the all-sufficient God request His people to build a tabernacle for Him? That is because God wants to dwell among His people and desires His people to centre their lives upon His presence. What can we learn from the sacred furnishings and items in the tabernacle that can help us appreciate God’s presence better?
Confirmation of the Covenant
It is so very easy for us to forget God’s grace and our initial love and commitment to God. Thus, it is important to be reminded of God’s covenant with us. So what are the essential elements of God’s covenant with His people? How can sinful humans enter a lasting covenant relationship with God?
God’s Faithfulness and Our Loyalty
Having studied God’s Covenant Code, we learn that God’s covenant also has ‘conditional’ aspects. So is God’s covenant more unconditional or conditional? Although it is entirely up to God’s unconditional grace to save our souls, if we are not faithful to Him, why would we still expect blessings instead of discipline from Him? We all naturally desire to receive blessings from God. But are we obeying Him and are we loyal to Him? What are some “snares” we should avoid which may endanger our loyalty to Him?
Blessed Rhythm To Remember God
Do you find yourself easily distracted and busy with things of the world? Are you able to rest from depending on yourself and rest in the Lord? How can we have a blessed “rhythm” in our lives to help us remember God better? Is God weaved into your daily, weekly and yearly schedule? Pray that we always find strength to stay close to God by remembering His faithful providence.
Do Not Steal But Care For Our Neighbours’ Properties
Are Old Testament laws really irrelevant to modern times? How can we apply the principles behind biblical laws today? Specifically, what does God teach us about the sins of theft and negligence?
Fair Punishment For Causing Physical Harm
We all love fairness. If we are victims of wrongdoings, we want fair compensation. Even if we are the ones who did wrong, we do not wish to be “over-punished”, but receive a fair judgment. How does the law of God reflect His justice and love? What does the law of God teach us about responsible living in love for our neighbours?
God’s Merciful Laws Concerning Servants
As God taught His people how to live a life pleasing to Him through the Covenant Code, it is amazing that one of first things God spoke about was the fair treatment of servants. If God can remember people who are easily forgotten in the society, it assures us that God will also remember us who are His children. So how did God demonstrate His care for the least through His laws? And if God is such a good Master who takes care of His servants, are we willing to serve Him cheerfully forever?
