Podcasts about Mosaic covenant

What's the Deeper Purpose of the Sabbath? What does true rest mean in the Bible? In this teaching, we explore the biblical understanding of rest as a spiritual principle rooted deeply in God's covenant relationship with humanity. The five major biblical covenants: • Noahic Covenant • Abrahamic Covenant • Mosaic Covenant • Davidic Covenant • New Covenant Each covenant in Scripture shows God's pattern of rest, with the Sabbath as the sign of the Mosaic Covenant, calling people to trust in divine provision over their own efforts. Jesus, as Lord of the Sabbath, fulfilled its meaning through seven healings, showing the Sabbath is about restoration, not rules. The word Shabbat means "to cease"—an invitation to stop striving and find true rest in God. This video unpacks how God leads His people from works-based striving into spiritual rest, rooted in trust and dependence on His provision.

In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd takes on a unique challenge—answering AI-generated objections to biblical anarchy and Christian libertarianism in rapid-fire succession. Covering topics such as Romans 13, Old Testament kings, just war theory, and national defense, Jacob critically examines common objections to the idea that Christians can embrace a society free from coercive government. Through theological reasoning and historical examples, he argues that biblical anarchy aligns with Christian principles of justice, proportionality, and voluntary cooperation.Jacob also explores how central planning and state intervention often exacerbate sin and injustice rather than curbing them. He discusses how biblical teachings, particularly the Mosaic Covenant, demonstrate the failures of earthly governance and foreshadow the necessity of Christ's ultimate reign. While responding to objections on foreign policy, economics, and cultural issues, Jacob underscores how the principles of voluntaryism, self-defense, and covenant theology provide a consistent framework for Christian libertarians seeking to honor Christ as King in all areas of life.Full Episode Show Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute.Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Life in the Kingdom - part 11 Looking at the Adamic, Edemic, Noahic and Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenant

Exodus 19: Historical Context and Key Points Historical Context Exodus 19 is a pivotal chapter in the Old Testament that describes the Israelites' arrival at Mount Sinai, where God establishes His covenant with them. This event is considered foundational in Jewish and Christian traditions because it sets the stage for the giving of the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. •Time and Place: The events occur in the third month after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt (around 1446–1250 BCE, depending on the dating method). They camp at the base of Mount Sinai, also called Mount Horeb, a sacred location where Moses first encountered God in the burning bush (Exodus 3). •Historical Background: The Israelites had been delivered from Egyptian slavery through miraculous events, including the ten plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. Now, they were transitioning from being a wandering people to becoming a nation under divine law. •Covenantal Significance: The chapter marks the beginning of the Mosaic Covenant, in which God calls Israel His “treasured possession” and establishes them as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exodus 19:5-6). This covenant was conditional upon their obedience to God's commands. Key Points in Exodus 19 1. Israel's Arrival at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:1-2) •Three months after leaving Egypt, the Israelites camp at Mount Sinai. •This location would be their dwelling place for nearly a year while receiving God's laws and instructions. 2. God's Covenant Proposal (Exodus 19:3-6) •Moses ascends the mountain, and God speaks to him. •God reminds Israel of how He delivered them from Egypt, describing it as carrying them “on eagles' wings.” •He offers them a covenant: If they obey Him, they will be His special people, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. 3. Israel's Acceptance of the Covenant (Exodus 19:7-8) •Moses relays God's message to the elders of Israel. •The people unanimously agree, saying, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do.” 4. God's Instructions for Consecration (Exodus 19:9-15) •God plans to appear in a dense cloud so the people can hear when He speaks to Moses, strengthening Moses' leadership. •The Israelites must prepare for three days by washing their clothes and abstaining from sexual relations. •Boundaries are set around the mountain; anyone who touches it will die. 5. The Theophany at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16-25) •On the third day, Mount Sinai is covered in thunder, lightning, thick smoke, fire, and the sound of a loud trumpet. •The people tremble in fear as God's presence descends on the mountain. •Moses leads them forward but warns them not to approach the mountain. •God calls Moses up and then sends him back down to warn the people again, emphasizing the holiness of His presence. Theological and Practical Implications 1.God's Holiness – The chapter highlights God's holiness, requiring the Israelites to consecrate themselves before approaching Him. 2.God's Sovereignty – God reminds Israel of His power in delivering them and asserts His authority over them. 3.The Role of Mediators – Moses acts as an intermediary between God and the people, foreshadowing Christ's role as the ultimate mediator. 4.The Importance of Obedience – Israel's future blessings depend on their faithfulness to the covenant. 5.Preparation for Divine Encounter – The Israelites' need for purification symbolizes the necessity of spiritual readiness when approaching God. Conclusion Exodus 19 serves as a bridge between Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the giving of the Law. It sets the stage for the Ten Commandments and establishes Israel's identity as God's chosen people. This chapter also demonstrates that encountering God requires preparation, reverence, and obedience, themes that continue throughout Scripture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

Lots of people want God's blessings, and for good reason. Yet in today's study of Deuteronomy 27 & 28, we'll see that God gave specific promises for blessings and curses to His covenantal people. Yet later on, well-intentioned people took those promises to the Jews and appropriated them for themselves only to find that God was not pleased with their self-motivated false worship. Join us for an important study in God's Word!  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Deuteronomy 28 is a summary of God's blessings that He will give to His people when they are in covenant with Him. According to verse 2, what was their role in this covenant? What kinds of blessings would God bestow on them in verses 1 to 13?  2.    How does verse 47 characterize the proper heart attitude that was needed for their covenant with God? 3.    Were these promises for all people, or specifically for those who entered into the Mosaic Covenant with the Lord? How does the fact that this is God's Covenant with the Jews help us understand why we might still have trials and difficulties in our lives today?  4.    Looking over verses 16-68, what kinds of things would happen to the people if they did not follow God's Covenant? If you were making this covenant with the Lord back then, do you think this long list would have helped motivate you to keep your end of the agreement? 5.    Deuteronomy 27 gives specific instructions about how these blessings and curses were to be communicated to the people once they entered the Promised Land. What were they to do in Deuteronomy 27:5? What were they to do with the tribes in 27:12 and 27:13? Which tribe went on which mountain?  6.    These instructions were later fulfilled in Joshua 8. How did their obedience, in Joshua 8, reflect their heart towards this covenant? 7.    The podcast mentioned that many centuries later, the Samaritans appropriated God's promises to the Jews for His blessing on His covenantal people; and the Samaritans applied those promises to themselves. According to the podcast, what were they doing? Was it right to appropriate God's promises to someone else, and make it their own? 8.    The podcast mentioned that the Samaritans sought to be particularly exuberant in their worship. Why do you think they were so ecstatic in their worship? Was this the kind of worship the Lord sought? 9.    This whole issue came up when Jesus was talking with the Samaritan woman in John 4. While it is not specifically mentioned, it's the basis of their whole conversation about true worship. What did Jesus teach the woman in John 4:22-23? How would this have been at odds with what the Samaritans had been doing? 10.    As we wrap up our study of Deuteronomy 27 & 28, what principles do we see from these passages about trusting and obeying the Lord? 11.    If we're ever seeing something in our life that seems to reflect the warnings of Deuteronomy 28:16-68, how might these verses help us prayerfully determine if we're living out of sorts with God?  12.    Finally, is there any area of your life where you're not worshipping the Lord in your spirit according to His truth? What are some ways for how you can bring that into submission to the Lord? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Understanding the Book of Isaiah: A Deep Dive into Historical Context and Prophetic MessagesIntroduction: The Book of Isaiah stands as one of the most profound and influential texts in the Old Testament. Often referred to as the "fifth gospel," Isaiah's writings offer a rich tapestry of prophecy, history, and theological insight. In a recent Bible study session, we explored the first chapter of Isaiah, delving into the historical context, the prophet's life, and the overarching themes of his message. This blog post aims to summarize the key points discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of Isaiah's significance.The Prophet Isaiah: Background and Historical ContextIsaiah, the son of Amoz, is the author of the book that bears his name. His life and ministry are primarily documented in the books of Kings and Chronicles, with additional, albeit sometimes questionable, details provided by Jewish tradition. Isaiah is believed to be of noble birth, possibly related to King Amaziah and King Uzziah. Isaiah's ministry occurred during a tumultuous period marked by political strife involving Israel, Syria, Assyria, Egypt, and Babylon. His role extended beyond spiritual guidance; he also advised kings on political and military matters. This dual role underscores the importance of understanding the historical context to fully grasp the depth of Isaiah's prophecies.The Structure and Themes of Isaiah1. Prayer and Person: The initial focus on prayer and the person of Isaiah sets the stage for understanding his prophetic mission. Isaiah's relationship with God and his role as a covenant prosecutor for the Mosaic covenant are central to his message.2. Place: Isaiah's writings were primarily directed at the people of Judah and Jerusalem. His prophecies addressed both immediate and future events, validating his credibility as a prophet and encouraging trust and obedience to God.3. Prophecies and Fulfillment: Isaiah's prophecies, both short and long-term, serve to validate his role as a prophet. The fulfillment of these prophecies reinforces the trustworthiness of God's word and the importance of obedience.The Mosaic Covenant and Its ImplicationsA significant portion of the discussion centered on the Mosaic covenant, a conditional covenant with blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Isaiah's role involved reminding the people of their covenant violations and calling them to repentance. This covenant is seen as an expansion of the covenant of works between Adam and God, encompassing moral law, case law, and ceremonial law.Isaiah's prophecies often condemned Israel and other nations based on the moral law outlined in the Mosaic covenant. This universal application of God's law underscores the belief in God's sovereignty over all nations and the moral obligation of all people to obey Him.Timeline and Historical AccuracyUnderstanding the timeline of Isaiah's ministry is crucial for contextualizing his prophecies. Isaiah's ministry began around 740 B.C., during the reign of King Uzziah, and continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. The Everlasting Dominion of ChristOne of the most profound aspects of Isaiah's message is the prophecy of Christ's everlasting dominion. Isaiah 9 speaks of the increase of His government and peace, which will have no end. This theme resonates throughout the Bible study, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and the fulfillment of His promises.ConclusionThe Book of Isaiah offers a rich and complex narrative that intertwines historical context, prophetic messages, and theological insights. By understanding the background, structure, and themes of Isaiah's writings, we gain a deeper appreciation for his role as one of the greatest Old Testament prophets. As we continue to study Isaiah, let us remember the importance of obedience to God's word and the assurance of His everlasting dominion.

When the people of Israel came to the edge of the Promised Land, God instructed Moses to re-state the Law and the terms of the Mosaic Covenant before the people entered into the land. As Moses is nearing the end of his instruction, he tells the people that God will bless them if they are careful to obey all that God had commanded but also warns them what will happen if they choose to ignore God's commandments and turn away from Him. In today's study, we'll examine whether God responds to our obedience and disobedience the same way in light of the New Covenant in Christ Jesus.

Is Sunday now the Christian Sabbath? Or was the Sabbath only the sign of the Mosaic Covenant with Israel? You can watch this message here.

Leviticus 9~10 Obedient Service - Part 4 So what's all this got to do with us today in the 21st century? Over and over again in the Old Testament, we see that the nation of Israel were to be a people of service separated out for God! Under the terms of the covenant God made with them through Moses, that was the core of God's agreement with them. It commenced with the stipulation "Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me (Exodus 19v5)". This covenant was with the nation of Israel in order that those who believed God's earlier promise to Abraham could know how to live a life worthy of being God's people: to live a life relating socially to God and to other people. It was also to show how humanity could approach God on God's terms alone and not on their own conditions! God was and is a perfect and holy God! His people, Israel, were to be a holy and separated people of service and to reflect God's glory and greatness to the other nations! This covenant was only in place until the Messiah came and made the perfect sacrifice. All the Old Testament Covenants pointed towards the time when the Saviour Messiah would come - God would come Himself to save His people! The Mosaic Covenant was never meant as a means towards salvation. It was given that they could realize the helplessness of their own efforts to save themselves and their need of God's help. One day, there would be a New Covenant between God and humanity and this Mosaic covenant would be fulfilled! New Covenant? So what is this New Covenant? Four primary features are: God will write His law on the hearts of people. God will be their God, and they will be His people. God will indwell people and they will be led by Him All sins will be forgiven and removed eternally This new covenant was and is sealed only through the perfect sacrifice of the God-Man Jesus on the cross. His blood ensures the truth of this New Covenant. His death pays the penalty for the sins of all people who choose to say yes to God and follow Him. This New Covenant finalizes what the Mosaic Covenant could only point to: the follower of God engaged in a dynamic relationship of Joy with a God who loves them. No longer would human priests need to mediate between God and humans, because Jesus Christ, the full visible manifestation of God, would fulfil that role as mediator and all people would have access to God through Him! Amazing stuff! You and I have instant access to Almighty God. We can approach God's throne of grace with confidence and assurance because of the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. God no longer dwells in a Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle or the Temple made of stone - He now lives in each believer - immediate access guaranteed! Amazing and yet how often we don't avail ourselves. But it is more than that, because as royal priests of this New Covenant, for that is what we are, we too are called into a joyful life of obedient service of God! Right mouse click or tap here to save/download this as a MP3 file

In this lecture, Don Carson discusses God's role as both Creator and Legislator, challenging listeners to consider the Bible's laws and their relevance in today's society amidst objections to Christian morality. He explores the importance of boundaries in truth and freedom, drawing connections between God's laws, the Mosaic Covenant, and the story of the Israelites. Carson concludes by pointing to Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice that fulfills the law and reconciles humanity to God.He teaches the following:All communities have boundaries, and no community can be completely inclusiveTruth is inevitable and cannot be escaped, even in a post-modern contextWhy freedom must have discipline, and how this truth is biblically basedThe historical significance of each commandment in Exodus 20, and their relevance for Christians todayHow the Ten Commandments are related to God's self-disclosure in a redemptive actHow the sacrificial system fits into the broader storyline of God's relationship with his people

8. Messiah's Promise Isaiah 54:1-17 God fulfills every promise He has made! You may recall back on Day 4 in Isaiah 52, Isaiah started talking about a great homecoming for all those who believed. Then on our Day 5, Isaiah gave a picture regarding the sacrificial suffering of the Messiah Servant. Now in Isaiah 54, we see the reason for the suffering. We see that because of this coming Messah's suffering and subsequent exultation and vindication, that God will make a New Covenant with all the peoples of the world! God has always kept the promises He made with people! Promises to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David were also kept by God! God is ever faithful and always true to His word! And here God reminds them through Isaiah of three promises or covenants He has made: Abraham, Moses and Noah. Past - Covenant with Abraham! Here in Isaiah 54:1-3 God reminds the people through Isaiah, that God has always kept His promises to His people! If they looked back at the covenant promises made to Abraham, they would see this (Genesis 12:1-3)! When they go into exile, keep hold of the promises of God and be obedient to Him! God is always faithful and wants their total obedience to Him! How are these verses of Isaiah 54:1-3, are meant to be a reminder of the covenant with Abraham? The mention of the barren woman (1), tent (2) and descendants (3) would all bring to mind God's promises to Abraham... The barren woman, would be a reminder that Abraham and Sarah were aged and childless. The tent would act as a reminder that Abraham was a tent-dweller in an alien land. The descendants would remember that they themselves are descendants from Abraham! And God has promised in 54:3 that they will return to the land of Abraham and populate there once more. The Abrahamic covenant is a link to all of God's activities and programs until the end of time, when Jesus returns to gather His people to Himself. That is how important it was, particularly to Israel! The covenant had aspects for Abraham personally, as well as aspects that applied to all nations. Past - Covenant with Moses Now in Isiaah 54:4-8, God moves to the covenant He made with Moses (Exodus 19v5-8). When as a young nation, Israel was in exile and slavery in Egypt - it was an embarrassment to her. Now as a nation she was like an aged widow, she was due to be in exile again, but in Babylon this time. But just as God made the covenant with Israel on Mount Sinai after escaping from Egypt, so too would God restore her to Himself once again and be her husband and Redeemer. The covenant with Moses begins with a stipulation "Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me." (Exodus 19v5). This covenant was to Israel in order that those who believed God's promise to Abraham would know how to live righteously and obediently. Past - Covenant with Noah! Next God talks about his promise to Noah (Genesis 9v1-19)! Now instead of just a covenant with Israel, this is a covenant with the whole world! After the flood, Noah and his descendants spread throughout the world, bringing new life and God's blessing to all parts. The flood is symbolic of the coming period that Israel will spend in exile, and all of the people of Israel are likened to the family of Noah and their descendants. God will protect them in exile, just as He did Noah and his family through the flood. God has always kept his promises to Israel! But Israel has not always been faithful! Future - Promised New City Now the Lord talks about the future - the now but not yet. A great city is built to house all those who are God's people as a reward for their obedient faithfulness despite trials, sufferings and persecution! Here Isaiah links also to the coming Messiah! Remember the Messiah was also a Disciple taught by God (Isaiah 50:4), then so were they (54:13)! Just has He had suffered (Isaiah 53:4), so have they (Isaiah 54:11)! Just as He was justified (Isaiah 50:8), so would they be (Isaiah 54:17). Those who serve God Almighty with faithful obedience will share in the sufferings of the Messiah King but also participate in His glory, because they are His children. Because of the Messiah Servant's sacrificial suffering they will be able to live in the city of God forever! God is going to make a new Covenant with people - and He can be trusted to keep His promises! How is Jesus this Messiah? Both the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel talk about the promise of this New Covenant that God will have with all of humanity. What is this New Covenant that God is making? Four features of this covenant are: Regeneration -God will write His law on the hearts of people. (Jeremiah 31v33) Restoration - God will be their God, and they will be God's people. (Jeremiah 31v33) Promised Holy Spirit - God will indwell people and they will be led by Him (Jeremiah 31v 34) Justification - Sins will be forgiven and removed eternally (Jeremiah 31v34) What does all this have to do with Jesus? This New Covenant is sealed only through the perfect sacrifice of the God-Man Jesus on the cross as spoken of in Isaiah 53:1-12. His blood ensures the truth of this New Covenant. His death pays the penalty for the sins of all people who say yes to God and His New Covenant. This New Covenant is contrasted with the Old Covenant or the Mosaic covenant (Jeremiah 31v32; Hebrews 8v6-13) because this New Covenant finalizes what the Mosaic Covenant could only point to: the follower of God living in a righteous life conforming to God's holy character. In this way, Jesus is also the redeemer of the Church and the redeemer mentioned in Isaiah 54:5 & Isaiah 54:7! He is the redeemer spoken about by Job (Job 19:25)! Relationship! Jesus Christ is the head of the church! The church is married to Jesus Christ and is frequently described as a bride! Just as the people of Israel were in Isaiah 54! How are the church linked to Jesus Christ? The Church is the Body of Christ - it is a living organism and not merely an organization (Ephesians 1v22, 23; 4v15-16). We are all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12v13) and this body is made up of many parts or believers. Each believer has a vitally necessary and important function (Ephesians 4v15; 1 Corinthians 12v13). The Church is the Bride of Christ - which suggests the purity, holiness and faithfulness of God's people. Furthermore it suggests the great love that Jesus Christ has for His Church, the Bride (Ephesians 5v25-32; 2 Corinthians 11v2; Rev 19v7.22v17) The Church is the Temple of Christ - Christ is building a spiritual temple with Himself as the Cornerstone or foundation. As Christian Disciples we are living stones and God dwells within the temple, filling it with all His fullness (Ephesians 2v22; 1 Peter 2v5) God keeps His promises - Jesus is proof of that! Right mouse click to save this Podcast as a MP3.

Send us a textHappy birthday! This is a common greeting in America. Birthdays are usually significant in the western world but hardly mentioned in many eastern cultures. The question some ask is, "Why celebrate birthdays?" The Bible never mentions birthday celebrations although there were a number of days marked for celebration in the Mosaic Covenant. In the ancient Christian churches days of martyrdom were kept. The oldest days of celebration concerning Jesus were termed "Epiphany," which celebrated the recognition of Jesus as King by men from the east (Matthew 2) and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John in which the Father announced him as his beloved Son (Matthew. 3, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1). His baptism commenced his ministry as Messiah.We do not know the day of the year that Jesus was birthed by Mary. However, we do know the significance of his arrival. The designation of such an event is properly termed the "Festival of the Incarnation." The Word became flesh and lived among us! In Jesus of Nazareth we have the Lord of Glory as a human!Why do we celebrate birthdays? We are really celebrating a person's life, their uniqueness, our relationship. A good scripture to read on one's birthday is Psalm 90:12, "Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts."As a Christian, celebrating one's birthday should involve the blessing of the Lord and so my prayer for you is in the words of Ephesians 1:17, "I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him." Bible Insights with Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Happy birthday! This is a common greeting in America. Birthdays are usually significant in the western world but hardly mentioned in many eastern cultures. The question some ask is, "Why celebrate birthdays?" The Bible never mentions birthday celebrations although there were a number of days marked for celebration in the Mosaic Covenant. In the ancient Christian churches days of martyrdom were kept. The oldest days of celebration concerning Jesus were termed "Epiphany," which celebrated the recognition of Jesus as King by men from the east (Matthew 2) and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John in which the Father announced him as his beloved Son (Matthew. 3, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1). His baptism commenced his ministry as Messiah.We do not know the day of the year that Jesus was birthed by Mary. However, we do know the significance of his arrival. The designation of such an event is properly termed the "Festival of the Incarnation." The Word became flesh and lived among us! In Jesus of Nazareth we have the Lord of Glory as a human!Why do we celebrate birthdays? We are really celebrating a person's life, their uniqueness, our relationship. A good scripture to read on one's birthday is Psalm 90:12, "Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts."As a Christian, celebrating one's birthday should involve the blessing of the Lord and so my prayer for you is in the words of Ephesians 1:17, "I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him."

Sunday, 24 November 2024   Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19   “Whoever if therefore, he shall loosen one of these commandments – the least – and he shall teach the men thus, least he will be called in the kingdom of the heavens. And whoever, if he shall keep and he shall teach, this great he will be called in the kingdom of the heavens” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus told His disciples that till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or stroke will not pass from the law until all should be fulfilled. With that remembered, He continues, saying, “Whoever if therefore, he shall loosen one of these commandments – the least.”   The word luó, to loosen, is introduced here. When one loosens something, a bond is broken. One can loosen a donkey, and the donkey is no longer bound to the post it was tied to. To loosen the temple would be to destroy it because its structure – foundation, pillars, etc., is no longer firm.   To loosen the Sabbath is to violate or break it because it is a precept commanded by the law. The same is true here. Jesus is saying of the Law and Prophets (verse 17), “Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments.” From there, He continues with, “and he shall teach the men thus.”   Not only is the person breaking (loosening) the least of the commandments but he is then teaching that it is ok to do so. Of such a person, “least he will be called in the kingdom of the heavens.”   Such a person, who is so presumptuous as to willfully violate a law set forth by the Lord, and who also then teaches others that it is ok to do so, will not find favor in the eyes of God who gave the law in the first place. It is unconscionable to even consider that a man could override the word of God given to the people of Israel for the guidance of their lives in His presence.   Of this precept, Charles Ellicott says, “The words seem at first to imply that even the ceremonial law was to be binding in its full extent upon Christ's disciples. The usage of the time, however, confined the word to the moral laws of God.”   What is right or wrong with the words of Ellicott? Consider that as the words of Jesus continue. Next, He says, “And whoever, if he shall keep and he shall teach.”   Jesus is precisely saying to His disciples that there is another category of person, completely distinct and separate from the one He just mentioned. There is the meticulous keeper of every precept of the Law and Prophets. He understands it is God's word for the people of Israel, it is binding in its every precept, and he faithfully attempts to live out the commandments as they are set forth – without adding to or detracting from what is prescribed.   Paul was such a person. In Philippians 3, he gave his points of boasting from a worldly perspective. To sum up his long list of achievements, accomplishments, and accolades, he says in verse 3:6, “concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.”   In other words, Paul was just the person Jesus is describing here. He was a meticulous law keeper whose righteousness before the law could not be questioned. Of such a person, from the perspective of the dispensation of the law, Jesus says, “this great he will be called in the kingdom of the heavens.”   Paul, at any time under the Law of Moses, would have been the epitome of one who would be exalted in the kingdom of the heavens set forth by God. At the base of Mount Sinai, he would have stood against those who fashioned the golden calf.   During the time of the Judges, he would have come against the idolatry of Micah and the tribe of Dan, standing against them and calling them out for their willful violation of the law. At the time of David, he would have counseled the king concerning his adulterous affair, telling him that what he had done was abominable in the sight of God.   This was the type of person Paul was. He faithfully and meticulously upheld t he standards of the Law and Prophets set forth by God for the conduct of Israel. And yet, after listing this most valuable asset of his under the time of the law, he next said –   “But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; 10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, 11 if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.” Philippians 3:7-11   Had Paul gone off his rocker? Was he suddenly in violation of what Jesus said in Matthew 5? Was he set to be the least in the kingdom of God? No! What is wrong with Ellicott's words? What now makes what Paul says acceptable? The answer is JESUS.   Who was Jesus speaking to? Israel. What was the state of Israel at the time He spoke those words? Bound to the Law of Moses under the Mosaic (Old) Covenant. What is the difference in Paul's words of Philippians 3? Jesus had fulfilled the Law of Moses, died in fulfillment of it, and established a New Covenant in His blood. Is the law still binding on Israel, then? Yes and No. Yes, if one has not come to Jesus. He is still bound to the Mosaic Covenant and must fulfill it perfectly. As it is impossible for someone to do so, he stands condemned before God. However, the answer is No for one who has come to Jesus. He has been imputed Christ's righteousness, meaning Jesus has fulfilled the law on his behalf. He has kept every precept according to God's standard, not on his own, but through Jesus' fulfilling each on his behalf. He has entered into the New Covenant of grace. The law is done away with for him. Are Gentiles bound to the law of Moses? No. The law was only given to Israel. No other nation or people group was given the law. Jesus was speaking to Israel about matters pertaining to Israel alone.   Life application: The problem with Ellicott's words is that there is NO DISTINCTION between the moral law and the ceremonial law. It is a false teaching. Jesus' words bear no such tone. The least part of the Mosaic Law was to be fulfilled, even in ceremonial matters. As James says –   “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.” James 2:10   The Law of Moses is a codified whole. No person had the right to dismiss even the least portion of it. The entirety was binding upon the people. And in Jesus' fulfillment of it, the entirety of it is taken away for the one who trusts in His finished work –   “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments [the Law of Moses] contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity.” Ephesians 2:14-16   “And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, 14 having wiped out the handwriting of requirements [the Law of Moses] that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.” Colossians 2:13-15   “For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment [the Law of Moses] because of its weakness and unprofitableness, 19 for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.” Hebrews 7:18, 19   “In that He says, ‘A new covenant,' He has made the first [the Law of Moses] obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.” Hebrews 8:13    “He takes away the first [the Law of Moses] that He may establish the second [the New Covenant].” Hebrews 10:9   The law is done. No person will find righteousness through the law. Only through faith in Christ's fulfillment of it can man be saved. This is the message of the Bible. Jesus! It is all about what God has done in and through JESUS.   Lord God, thank You for Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

God restores the Mosaic Covenant after the Golden Calf because of who he is, and there is also a slightly humorous mistranslation. Read Exodus 34 and thanks for listening.

Why did God give so many commands to Israel? How do these laws relate to His gracious salvation through Jesus Christ? Today, Sinclair Ferguson considers the purpose of the Mosaic Covenant in redemptive history. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/gods-law-and-grace/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In this episode, we explore the profound moment in 2 Samuel 7:1-17 where David expresses his desire to build a house for God, and instead, God responds by establishing a covenant with David that would shape the trajectory of Israel's history. This covenant, often called the Davidic Covenant, is monumental, as it's the first major covenant since the Mosaic Covenant at Sinai, but now with a specific focus on David and his royal lineage. We talk about how the Davidic Covenant is strategically placed in 2 Samuel right after the ark of the covenant is brought to Jerusalem, a powerful sign that God's presence and kingship are the foundation of Israel's existence. This positioning underscores that Israel's identity as God's people is rooted in the rule and reign of God, which the Davidic king is meant to represent. God's promises to David essentially narrows and focuses his Fathering relationship with Israel to a single person - the reigning descendants of David. Where Israel had been regarded as God's firstborn son on a national level, now the King of Israel becomes the representative of that sonship in a more intense and focused way. In this way, the king's relationship with God becomes a microcosm of God's relationship with Israel as a whole. God promises that David's descendants will remain on the throne of Israel forever, but He also commits to disciplining David's heirs when they stray from His ways. This Davidic covenant sets expectations for David's reigning descendants that foster a sense of hope and anticipation that one day, a king would come who would fully embody the Father-son relationship that God desires to have, not with the king, but with all of Israel, and by extension all the nations. However, as history unfolds, the reality of Israel's experience often fails to meet these royal expectations, and the desire for king who remains faithful to God is left unfulfilled. This tension between God's promises and Israel's reality creates the conflict that drives the story forward. Each successive king in David's line is expected to fulfill those expectations, but fails to do, pushing that expectation forward to the next king. Finally, the narrative of the Bible arrives at the New Testament, where the angel's announcement to Mary in Luke 1:30-33 makes it clear that Jesus is the one destined to take up the throne of His father David and fulfill those expectations for a king that will embody the fullness of the Father-son relationship that God has always desired to have with the king of Israel, the nation of Israel, and human beings in general. Through this Davidic covenant, and in the unfolding story of Jesus, we see how God continues to advance His long-term project of developing human nature into full maturity, not only in Israel but also among the nations. Key Passages: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 Luke 1:30-33 Explainer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on how to use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.biblehub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blueletterbible.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a question or comment at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. * Intro Music: "Admirable" Carlos Herrera Music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelifenash/support

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Why are there so many laws in Scripture? Why is it so hard to be obedient to God? Rabbi Schneider shares that while the Mosaic Covenant is conditional, it was designed to be a temporary until Jesus could fulfill the Abrahamic Covenant. The New Covenant has the same three elements as the original Abrahamic Covenant and is fulfilled in Jesus. Jesus came to free us from the law. Dig deep and learn in this episode of Discovering the Jewish Jesus.   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

What are the Abrahamic Covenant, Mosaic Covenant, and the New Covenant and what do they mean to you? Rabbi Schneider shares how these three primary covenants in Scripture form the basis of God's relationship with us. Starting with the Abrahamic Covenant which is based on your Faith, God's Promise, and Unconditional. Learn more in today's episode of Discovering the Jewish Jesus.   Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd delves into the foreshadowings of Christ within the Mosaic Covenant and how the monarchy of Israel points to a need for a greater kingdom than that of David or any earthly ruler. Jacob revisits Old Testament passages, including those in the Torah, Psalms, and prophetic books, to demonstrate the continuity of God's covenantal promises. He emphasizes how Jesus fulfills these promises in ways that go beyond physical land or earthly power, arguing for a spiritual kingdom that transcends the literalist interpretations often applied to such scriptures.Jacob discusses topics such as the eternal nature of Christ's kingdom, the internal transformation promised in the New Covenant, and how Christ's reign subverts traditional expectations of earthly rule. He explores interpretations from early church fathers like Augustine and modern theologians, connecting Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament reality of Christ's kingship. As the episode progresses, Jacob addresses contemporary misunderstandings of eschatology and the dangers of using scripture to justify modern political ambitions or conflicts.Full Episode Shownotes: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-77-the-mosaic-covenant-meaning-how-jesus-is-greater-than-moses-and-david/The Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Check out Jacob's other podcast at: daniel318.comAudio Production by Podsworth Media.

Friday, 27 September 2024   From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17   “From then, Jesus, He began to proclaim and to say, ‘Reconsider! For it has neared – the kingdom of the heavens'” (CG).   The previous verse completed the citation from Isaiah concerning the coming Messiah who would appear in the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali. With that citation complete, it next says, “From then, Jesus, He began to proclaim and to say.”   The baptism of Jesus has been noted, His temptation in the desert area was explained, and then the imprisonment of John was noted, which was immediately followed by the note that Jesus departed to the Galilee, thus fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy. Matthew's account of the ministry in the area of Galilee now officially begins with this verse.   The narrative clearly and unambiguously shows that Jesus is the fulfillment of Isaiah's messianic prophecy, just as was the prophecy concerning John from Isaiah that he would be the forerunner of the Messiah.   The logical step-by-step nature of how Matthew is presenting the unfolding of Israel's history in relation to the coming of the Messiah is carefully laid out for us to see. With Jesus as the Messiah on full display, His message is next given in the words, “Reconsider! For it has neared – the kingdom of the heavens.”   It is a letter-for-letter repeat of John's message in Matthew 3:2 –   3:1, 2 – And in those days, comes John the Baptist, proclaiming in the desolate of Judea, 2 and saying, “Reconsider! For it has neared – the kingdom of the heavens.”   4:17 – From then, Jesus, He began to proclaim and to say, “Reconsider! For it has neared – the kingdom of the heavens.”   Jesus is, at this time, noted as being like a herald. He is proclaiming a message of reconsideration to the people of Israel. As they were the Lord's people, this must mean reconsidering their relationship with Him. This is unlike the later reconsideration when the gospel is preached to the Gentiles.   The Gentiles did not have a relationship with the Lord as noted, for example, in Ephesians 2:12 where Paul notes that they stand “without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.”   As such, the reconsideration of the Gentiles which Paul mentions in (for example) Acts 17:30, concerns their idea about who God is, not so much their relationship with Him. Once they are presented with the gospel, they reconsider who God is and what He is like, turning to Him through faith in the Messiah.   Jesus, at this time, is proclaiming reconsideration to Israel who is still under the law. He is telling them that the kingdom of the heavens is at hand. John's proclamation was to prepare Israel for the coming of the Messiah who would establish this kingdom. Jesus' proclamation is that He is the One who would establish it.   Life application: There is a false teaching concerning the establishment of Christ's coming that says Jesus came to renew the Mosaic Covenant. Thus, rather than translating verses like Jeremiah 31:31 and Hebrews 8:8, 13 as “new,” these false teachers say “renewed.” This is what is taught, for example, in the Hebrew Roots movement.   The word, in both Hebrew and Greek, means “new.” The word “renewed” is not a possible translation, nor can it even be inferred. There is a complete divide between the Law of Moses and the Covenant of Grace which comes through Jesus' finished work.   This is because Jesus' finished work... well, it finished something. What did it finish? It finished the task He was assigned, which was to be born under the law, live out the law without sinning, and then end the law because the law stands against us. It is not our friend but our enemy in the sense that it only condemns us. Without Jesus, the law can never bring about salvation. That is why Paul wrote this –   “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity.” Ephesians 2:14-16   Jesus “abolished” the “law of commandments and ordinances.” It is speaking of the Law of Moses. It stood opposed to those who were under it. For those who believe in the completed work of the Messiah, salvation is realized. For those who claim that Jesus came to “renew” the Law of Moses, they have believed a false gospel and there will be no salvation.   Man simply cannot give up on himself. It is the sin of pride that says, “I am my own Savior.” Jesus may be a part of the process, but this type of thinking ultimately comes back to self. Give up on self! If you are a part of this heretical sect, come to Jesus today. Be saved through His full, final, finished, and forever work. Come to the cross and lay yourself and your burdens down.   Glorious God, forgive us for always trying to make everything about ourselves. Even in salvation, we greedily claim a portion of the process, as if we have somehow merited grace. But grace cannot be earned. Help us to get this right. May we forever hail Jesus who alone has done it all. To Your glory, we pray. Amen.  

There's a strange contradiction in God's promises to the Jewish people. In Genesis 12, God makes a covenant with Abraham to give him the land of Israel. In Genesis 17:7, God told Abraham that His covenant with him and his descendants would be an everlasting covenant. But then in Leviticus 26, God warns that if the Jewish people break His commandments, He will kick them out of their land. And then we know from our studies in the book of Ezekiel that that's exactly what happened. In fact, in Ezekiel 16, God even tells us that the covenant was broken. This was in the 500s BC. But God had said He was making an everlasting covenant around 2000 BC. So since when does “everlasting” have an expiration date after 1500 years? How can God say that a covenant can ever be broken if God had already promised it was everlasting?And does this mean that the Jewish people actually have no right to the claim of the land of Israel today?Now, I actually believe there are NO contradictions in God's Word, and that when we think we've found one, we actually just need to rightly divide the Word of Truth to figure out how it all fits together. And that's what we'll do today as we finish up Ezekiel 36 on the Cross References podcast.0:00 - Introduction5:30 - v28-30, The Return10:35 - v31-32 True Repentance18:00 - v33-38, The Regrowth of Israel23:25 - Two Covenants (with Craig from Awaiting Christ)31:50 - Closing ThoughtsIf you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com

Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit. Go right now to hillsdale.edu/proof to enrollJacob Glass on X - @JGlassMinBen Castle on X - @CalRumRedivivusSummaryThe conversation is a debate on whether keeping the fourth commandment in the New Covenant requires only a spiritual resting in Christ and his finished work or if it also requires a physical resting in worship. Jacob argues that the Sabbath was a sign of the Mosaic Covenant and that Christ fulfilled the Mosaic Covenant, establishing a new covenant with a new covenant sign, the Lord's Supper. He believes that Christians partake in the Sabbath by spiritually resting in Christ, not by observing a physical day of rest. Ben argues that the Sabbath command is rooted in natural law and corresponds to man's nature as a physical and spiritual being. He believes that keeping the Sabbath in the New Covenant requires both a spiritual and physical resting unto worship. He also argues that the Sabbath command has a positive moral aspect and that the change of the day from the seventh to the first is rooted in Hebrews 4. The distinction between the ceremonial and moral aspects of the Sabbath command is a point of contention between them. The conversation explores the different perspectives on the observance of the Sabbath and the Lord's Day. Ben Castle argues that the Sabbath commandment is moral and should be observed on the first day of the week, while Jacob Glass believes that the Sabbath is a sign of the old covenant and is not binding on Christians. They discuss the moral nature of the Sabbath, the transfer from the seventh day to the first day, and the distinction between the Sabbath and the Lord's Day. They also address the issue of tradition and the importance of gathering with the church on the Lord's Day.Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Welcome to our second week of core group curriculum! This week we are diving into the Mosaic Covenant.

Christ The word Christ is the New Testament word for the Old Testament word, Messiah. So we look to the Old Testament first, in order to understand what the New Testament word Christ means! It certainly means more than just a swear word. It was not Jesus' surname, although it was appended to His name in the New Testament, more as a way of expressing who He was! So how is the word Messiah used in the Old Testament? The word translated ‘Messiah' is found only twice (Daniel 9:25-26). The New International Version translates the word ‘Messiah' as the ‘Anointed One'. The Old Testament idea of Messiah has five principles attached to it: God's chosen and anointed man; He will bring salvation for God's people; He will judge God's enemies; He is an appointed ruler over nations; He is an active representative of God. Surprisingly, these five principles can be applied to King Cyrus (Isaiah 45:1). Cyrus, is an example of a Messiah, the anointed one of God, even though he was not one of God's people, the Israelites. This shows that the word Messiah can have a non-religious meaning behind it. The Messiah, God's Anointed One, is pictured in several ways in the Old Testament. There is the Suffering Servant (Isaiah 40-55); the Conquering Warrior (Isaiah 56-66); the Branch - particularly of David (Jeremiah 23:5; Zechariah 3:8); Son of Man (Daniel 7); and finally Anointed Prince (Daniel 9:25-27). All of the Old Testament Covenants pointed towards this future coming of the Messiah, God's Anointed One! Through all these Covenants we see a God who is willing to interact with His creation and bless it. When first century Christians such as Paul, Peter and John checked all the events surrounding the life of Jesus, they searched their Scriptures, our Old Testament. It was as the Holy Spirit illuminated their minds, that they wrote down and passed on the whole gamut of Old Testament promise which was fulfilled in God's Messiah and the world's hope: Jesus Christ and Him alone. Jesus Christ is all five of those principles referred to in the Old Testament Messiah. Investigate the New Testament for yourself to find how, why and where! For example 2 Samuel 7v12 predicts the birth of Solomon as David's successor to the throne with his role being to establish David's throne forever (2 Samuel 7v13). We see this link to Jesus Christ, though the genealogies to both Joseph: a legal right to David's throne (Matthew 1v1-17) and to Mary: a blood right to David's throne (Luke 3v23-38). Or the Mosaic Covenant, or Law of Moses, was given that they could realize the helplessness of their own efforts, and their need of God's help. Galatians 3v22-24 explains that the Law was only a protective fence, until through the promised Messiah, humanity "could be made right with God through faith." All of history pointed to the coming of this Messiah, this Christ, if you will. This was all part of Paul's reasoning from Scripture with the Jews he came in contact with. Of course for Paul, as for us, the Messiah is Jesus Christ. All of history, points to this Jesus Christ, coming back again. Coming back, not as a baby next time, but as a King in glory! Tap or click here to download as a MP3 audio file

I. The blessings and beneficiaries of the new covenant mediator, v15. II. The death of the new covenant mediator, vv16-17. III. The blood of the new covenant mediator, vv18-22.

Throughout the storyline of scripture we see a variety of different types of covenants, where some covenants are between human beings, others are between God and human beings. These covenants of God serve as the backbone of the bibles we read. In this series, we will explore these covenants and in doing so, see with greater depth the story we find ourselves in and the never-ending faithfulness of our God. In this week's message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe continues our series by looking at the Mosaic Covenant, made between God and Moses in the Old Testament. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

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For the past several days, we've been looking at the kingdom that our Lord will establish one day. Today, in our study of Isaiah 55, we'll see that as amazing at it is, our Lord offers the nations a place in this kingdom. So, Isaiah 55 is a key chapter because is shows us that God's plan, all along, was for both Jews and Gentiles to be one people under God.  1.      Verse 1 opens with an invitation. What is the invitation and who is it given to? Why is this important for the overall theme and perspective of the Book of Isaiah? 2.      Verses 1 & 2 also talk about the payment required to embrace this offer. What is the payment required? What New Testament term speaks of this kind of payment? 3.      What is the “everlasting covenant” spoken of in verse 3? Considering your answer to question 1, from verse 1, who is this covenant being made with? 4.      The term “Everlasting Covenant” was also used in Isaiah 61, Jeremiah 32, Ezekiel 16 & 37 and then in Hebrews 13:20. What covenant is this referring to?   5.      The podcast pointed out that the Everlasting Covenant was specifically made with individuals. Although the Old Covenant (the Mosaic Covenant) was also individual in nature, it was ultimately made with the nation of Israel. How is the New Covenant different? Why is this difference important to understanding what it means for us to personally and individually enter into covenant with the Lord? 6.      Take a moment to read over verse 6 and rewrite this in your own words, making a special point to apply this principle to your own life. 7.      Verse 7 gives a clear picture of repentance. Does this describe your walk with the Lord? What wicked ways have you forsaken? What unrighteous thoughts have you turned from? What is the promise of verse 7 to those to repent like this? 8.      What is the point behind verses 8 & 9? Why is it important for us to know these truths if we're going to walk faithfully according to our covenant with the Lord? 9.      What impact does God's Word have, in verse 11? Why is this important for us to know when we're teaching God's Word to others? 10.  Verse 12 pictures the kind of joy that will accompany those who enter into covenant with the Lord and follow Him. Why does following God have this result in our lives? Have there been times when you have not felt like this? In light of Christ's exhortations for us to pick up our cross and follow Him, how would you counsel someone who is following God but suffering pain as a result? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christ Paid It All: Christ and the Mosaic Covenant Subtitle: Exodus 2024 Speaker: Joe Morecraft III Broadcaster: Heritage Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/16/2024 Bible: Exodus 24 Length: 59 min.

I. Inner transformation by the power of the Spirit in accord with God's law, v10b. II. Union with God through Christ, v10c. III. Personal knowledge of God, v11. IV. Forgiveness of sins, v12. 

Send us a Text Message.Not only is Jesus a greater high priest, but He also is the mediator of a new and better covenant than the Mosaic Covenant.Support the Show.Stay engaged with new and up-to-date content, including newsletters, articles, podcasts, etc. Download the Teach Me the Bible App from any app store or Apple TV/Roku device.

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Lesson 40 – Deuteronomy 29 DEUTERONOMY Lesson 40 – Chapter 29 Last week we finished up examining the long list of threats in Deuteronomy 28 that God made on Israel should they violate the terms of the Mosaic Covenant. These threats are called curses and some are of the most extreme nature. In fact chapter […] The post Lesson 40 – Deuteronomy 29 appeared first on Torah Class.

EXODUS Lesson 31 – Chapters 33 and 34 Let's be very clear where Israel stands with God at this moment in Exodus: the Mosaic Covenant has been broken and is not in operation and therefore Israel's relationship with God is broken; all the result of idol worship of the Golden Calf. The result of Israel […] The post Lesson 31 – Exodus 33 & 34 appeared first on Torah Class.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Basis, Goal, and Nature of the Mosaic Covenant Subtitle: Exodus 2024 Speaker: Joe Morecraft III Broadcaster: Heritage Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/12/2024 Bible: Exodus 19 Length: 59 min.

Daily Dose of Hope May 6, 2024 Day 2 of Week 6   Scripture – Exodus 19-21; Psalm 33; Ephesians 5   Welcome back!  This is the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional that complements New Hope Church's Bible Reading Plan.  Let's get right into our Scripture for today.   We have come to the passage in which God covenants with his people.  Moses has led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, through the Red Sea, and into the desert.  They have finally made their way to Mt. Sinai, located on the Sinai Peninsula in northeastern Egypt, very close to Israel.  It's here that God's covenant is offered to his people through Moses.    What is a covenant?  God makes binding agreements with people, promising to do certain things and asking his people to do the same.  Covenant agreements were quite common in the ancient near east so basically God uses a concept that was already meaningful to the people.  He uses what already makes sense to them.    God made a covenant with Abraham and with Noah.  Now, he is making one with Moses, on behalf of the Hebrew people.  God uses covenants to begin to reconcile human beings to himself, to begin to fix what went wrong in the Garden of Eden.  Through each covenant that God makes, we see how God attempts to be in relationship with stubborn human beings, demonstrating his deep love for creation, and wanting them to understand that, and so badly wanting them to reciprocate. Through these covenants, God is beginning to reveal his plan of salvation.    Today's covenant with Moses and the Israelite people is what's known as the Old Covenant.  We read in Exodus 19 how God calls these people to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests.  If they keep up their end of the agreement, the covenant, then they will be God's treasured possession.  They agree to do so.  Today's reading is only the beginning of the Scripture describing the Old Covenant.  It starts in Exodus 19 and basically runs through the remainder of the book of Exodus.    What does life under God's Old Covenant look like?  Well, there are some very specific boundaries and guidelines which God provides his people and it's what we call the law. This includes the Ten Commandments, which we read about in Exodus 20, but also so much more.  God's law in total contained 613 commands, and they were both blessings and curses.  This points to how this was a conditional covenant.  If the people obeyed, they would be blessed by God; if they didn't obey, then they would be cursed.  We have a tendency to want to separate the law into pieces (the ceremonial laws, worship laws, the food laws, the moral laws, and so forth) but the law was a unit.  If you broke one piece of it, you broke it all.   The covenant was with the whole nation of Israel.  It wasn't with one person--it was for Israel as a whole.  This is important-it wasn't for Gentiles and Gentile nations.  It wasn't for the church.  It was for Israel.  If someone wanted to be a Jew, then they had to agree to live under the covenant, which included becoming circumcised for men.  A couple more things about the law: Sometimes, especially in Christian circles, we think of the law as bad.  We read about the legalistic Pharisees in the Gospels and we read through Paul's letters and we think about how horrible the law was.  But that is really the opposite from the truth.  The law, this Old Covenant, was good.  When God's people came out of Egypt after generations of living in a pagan world, having adopted pagan ways, they didn't know who God was.  They didn't understand at all who they were as God's people.    After redeeming them the Israelites from bondage, God gave them guardrails in the form of the law.   Have you ever driven on a mountain road with no guardrails?  It can be really scary!  I had this happen when we were in Rocky Mountain National Park.  It felt like an eternity I was driving on these incredibly steep mountain roads with no guardrails.  When we finally got to the place with a little guardrail, I could breathe.  As human beings, we need boundaries.  We think that freedom means no rules at all, being able to do what you want when you want and how you want.  But if you have lived that way, and some of you probably have, you realize that isn't freedom.  You end up in bondage to your own brokenness, your own sin, your own desires, your own depravities.  Having been delivered from bondage, God's people needed to know what living a free life looked like.  Thus, God gave them guardrails which allowed them to be in relationship with God and relationship with each other in a healthy way.   As we read through the law over the next few days, some of it isn't going to make any sense to us.  Remember, we are reading through twenty-first century eyes.  There is so much about the history and context we just don't understand.  And remember this – God was forming a people, shaping a people really, who he had called to be separate and set apart.  He wanted them to look drastically different from the cultures around them.  He wanted to protect them but he also wanted to teach them.  We will talk about this in more depth as we begin to address more confusing passages.   Please read through Psalm 33.  It speaks of God's sovereignty but also how he is the provider and sustainer of his people.  Most likely written by David, this is a song that praises God and eagerly awaits God's goodness.  There is an expectancy here.  Do we praise God with expectancy for what he will do in our lives?   Okay, let's move on to Ephesians 5.  Paul is imploring the Ephesians to live as God's holy people.  This is kind of ironic.  In our Exodus passages, God is trying to create a holy people through the law, by instituting the Mosaic Covenant (what we call the Old Covenant).  But Paul is speaking as a follower of Jesus Christ living under the New Covenant.  Jesus has fulfilled the Old Covenant.  The law is no longer what makes people holy.  Those to whom Paul is writing would be Christians, with the Spirit of the Living God within them.  They are being sanctified by God's grace.  It's only through the Holy Spirit in them that this is possible and they can even seek holiness.  This standard is actually harder – it's a circumcision of the heart.  Paul is asking the Ephesians to seek this high standard because of who they represent.  I love verses 8-10, For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)  and find out what pleases the Lord.   But I don't want to neglect the second half of this chapter because I think it's incredibly important.  It's here that Paul speaks of mutual submission, Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Mutual submission - it's what marriage is all about.  Of course, if you grew up in Christian circles, you know how badly the whole of Ephesians 5 has been distorted. The focus has been on wives submitting to husbands.  But before Paul talks specifics, he says this: submit to one another out of reverence to Christ.  Then, he talks about wives submitting and husbands loving.     We should note that this discussion would have been revolutionary at the time.  To say women had a low social and legal status in the Roman Empire is quite the understatement.  And here is the Apostle Paul telling the Ephesians that marriage is a covenant and that there needs to be mutual submission between the parties.  That means women submitting to men (which would have been the norm at the time in that culture) but also that men should submit to their wives.   Husbands submitting to wives?  That would have been unheard of!    To make it even more earth-shattering, Paul says that husbands should love their wives in the same way that Christ loved the church.  How much did Christ love the church?  He died for the church!  He is telling these guys to love their wives sacrificially.  Wow!  Once again, we read these words through our twenty-first century eyes and we may think something like, "How outdated and sexist."  But the truth was anything but the sort.  Paul's words elevated the status of wives in significant ways. They were to be loved and valued.  There should also be unity and fidelity in the marriage relationship, which means only one wife and no affairs.  Paul wants Christian men to understand that holiness within their marriage is also important.  It demonstrates that those who are "in Christ" do life differently.  They are new people in Jesus and the church, as the body of Christ, is drastically different than the culture at large.    We could probably stop there and that would be enough.  But wait, there's more.  Paul is using the marriage relationship as an analogy.  The relationship of the husband and wife in marriage points to the beautiful relationship between Christ and the church.  Just as there needs to be unity between husband and wife, there needs to be unity between Christ and the church.  So let's be real, the universal church has messed this up a bit.  Sometimes, the church demonstrates unity with Jesus and sometimes it doesn't.  I'll stop here today but I ask you to reflect on this question: Does New Hope demonstrate unity between Christ and his church?  What do we do well?  How do we struggle with this? And how do we do better?   We'll chat again tomorrow.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

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“The end is coming!” Throughout the years, this short but terrifying sentence has sent shivers down the spines of believers, conjuring images of apocalyptic destruction and trials foretold by ancient texts. But should the faithful tremble at the thought of the book of Revelation, or is there a deeper understanding to be had?This is a question Jenny Mire was able to answer in her journey to understand the end times. In this episode of The Revelations Podcast, we take a deeper look into the Bible and human history. Jenny sheds light on Daniel's 70 Weeks prophecy, and why she believes that Jesus reigns in the present. She explains the Olivet Discourse and the relevance of the Old and New Covenant so we can better understand the meaning behind the book of Revelation.This episode will give you hope to continue Gods will in your life and peace to sustain you as walk with Jesus!Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Gain insight into the different major perspectives of the end times and Jenny's partial preterist, amillennialist view.Understand the Olivet Discourse and how Jesus' proclamations are fulfilled throughout history.Be freed from fear with a better understanding of the end times and the new covenant with our Lord, Jesus.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeSeason 4 Episode 4: The Rooted Truth of God's Word (ft. Jenny Mire)The Rooted Truth Podcast hosted by Jenny MireEpisode 92: Healing + Deliverance in the Church with Reagan KramerRemnant Rising by LoriEyes on the Right by AmyThe Rooted Truth: Join the community | Get the app | Instagram | WebsiteThe 70th Week of Daniel free resource from The Rooted TruthThe Complete Works of Josephus by Josephus, translated by William Whiston Bible Verses:Daniel 9Daniel 12:11Matthew 23; Matthew 23: 36 - 38Matthew 24; Matthew 24:2; Matthew 24:15Luke 21; Luke 21:22Isaiah 61Hebrews 8:13 Jeremiah 29Connect with Jenny: Instagram | WebsiteThis Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[03:28] Jenny Explains EschatologyEschatology is the study of the end times or the end of the world as we know it. The Greek word “escha” means last or farthest away. There are many different views and words for this study. Specifically, Jenny views it as the “last days.” Like many others, Reagan and Jenny have been exposed to the fear of the end times that Hollywood and society have perpetuated.However, the book of Revelations isn't about fear. It is about the revealing of Jesus Christ. [06:55] Jenny: “Revelation is ‘the revealing of'… It means the revealing of Jesus Christ. It is about Jesus. When you look at Revelations with those lenses of ‘Where are we seeing him revealed?' your view starts to change.” It reveals the New Covenant and what that means for us, believers.[07:23] The Major Views of the End TimesThe dispensational view looks at Revelations at different times. From the growth of the Church to the 7-year peace agreement of the Antichrist and Jesus' return to reign and end all evil. The Church is raptured before, in the middle, or after the 7-year tribulationAmillennialism believes that Jesus reigns right now. There will be no rapture and the Church waits for Jesus' second coming and then eternity. A preterist view believes the Revelations were fulfilled in the first century. A partial preterist believes that it has mostly been fulfilled and only awaits the return of Jesus.Other views include historical, post-millennialism, futurism, and idealism. Listen to the full episode to gain a better understanding of the different views of the end times with Jenny.Jenny is a partial preterist with an amillennialist viewpoint. She believes that Jesus is reigning in the present. Once He comes back, he will bring eternity.[13:09] The Journey Into Studying the book of RevelationIn 2020, Jenny started questioning what other people told her about the end times. She started reading Revelations and felt uneasy about how some things didn't make sense.She discovered that the 7-year tribulation theology came from Daniel's 70 Weeks prophecy. Jenny started reading the Book of Daniel and listened to different viewsJenny started studying the Hebrew writings in Daniel. It's through this that she better understands the 70 Weeks prophecy and how it actually refers to Jesus and His ministry.The next step in her journey was understanding what Matthew 24 says when talking about the end times and the great tribulation.In the past year, she studied Revelations and listened to different views and perspectives. With prayer, Jenny felt the Holy Spirit confirm her beliefs not with fear but with peace.[17:02] A Deeper Look Into Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theology and HistoryDispensationalism was made popular in the 1800s by John Nelson Darby. His work has then been taught in seminaries.Josephus was a first-century Jewish historian. He documented the history of the Jewish-Roman War. His works are crucial in understanding the views of the end times.In Matthew 23, Jesus proclaimed destruction and judgment on that generation before He died in 30 AD. In 66 AD, Roman armies surrounded Jerusalem before pulling out and allowing Christians who heeded Jesus' warnings to flee the city.The Roma-Jewish War lasted for 3 and a half years as written in the books of Revelations and Daniel. It ended in 70 AD after a final siege lasting 5 months.A better understanding of these dates gave Jenny a deeper look. Learn more about these historical dates and Bible writings in Jenny's full explanation in this episode.[27:02] The Book of RevelationsMany believe that John wrote Revelations between 90 and 95 AD. However, based on his age and writing, it makes sense to have been written around 60 ADRevelations is the last book in the Bible as it describes the destruction of the temple and how it embodies the Mosaic Covenant. Jenny asks important questions to better understand Revelations in her journey. This brings her to the realization that the Old Covenant is done and the New Covenant has everything we need.[31:30] Explaining the Olivet DiscourseThe Olivet Discourse is found in Matthew 24 and Luke 21. Before this, Jesus calls out the Pharisees and scribes as hypocrites in Matthew 23.Jesus and His disciples talk about His proclamation of judgment on the Pharisees, the destruction of the temple, and when it will occur. The disciples ask Jesus about the signs of coming and the end of the age, referring to the Old Covenant Age.In Matthew, Jesus refers to the “Abomination of Desolation” mentioned by Daniel about the first-century destruction. Luke 21 tells the same story of this discourse where he writes about this desolation as Jerusalem surrounded by armies.These chapters and verses can be seen in the Roman-Jewish war between 66 AD and 70 AD.Jesus' proclamation was fulfilled. Romans conquered, took people captive, and left others dead. Not one stone was left in the temple when it was destroyed in the war.[42:38] The End of the Old CovenantThe 70 weeks of Daniel was during Jesus' 3-and-a-half-year ministry. He was crucified midway through the 70th week. [43:19] Jenny: “When Jesus came when he resurrected and ascended into heaven, He began reigning at that point. The new covenant was in effect for those who accepted it.” After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, the New Covenant and His reign began. This overlapped with the Old Covenant as it became obsolete and slowly vanished. The fall of the temple was the end of the Old Covenant.[46:14] Following the Way of the New CovenantRecently, there has been talk about rebuilding the temple. However, Jenny believes that this is a distraction of the enemy from our task to grow and become many. [46:34] Jenny: “You and I are the temple and the Holy Spirit. God dwells in us and where He dwells is His glory. So when it says the glory will fill the whole Earth, that is us, believers.” People are so focused on what can happen in the future that it distracts us from what we should be doing. Many are scared and choose not to live their lives due to this fear.We get stuck in fear. However, it's important to ask about if this is from the Lord. The Lord is perfect love and not based on fear.John, as a prophet of the first century, wrote Revelations referring to the first destruction of the temple like the prophets of the Old Testament. Jenny believes we are at the end of the book, experiencing Jesus' reign and waiting for His return. We are made spiritually new in Christ but yearn for physical restoration.[56:16] Freedom From Fear By Understanding the End TimesWhat Jenny has learned about the end times has helped her in understanding the New Covenant. She is now on a new journey to find out what it means to be a new creation and know our true identity.Once we stop fearing and looking for the Antichrist and more, we can focus on Jesus and the New Covenant. There is freedom from fear to be able to live and move forward. About JennyJenny Mire is the founder of The Rooted Truth and Think Fit. She is a child of God who is dedicated to her mission to teach and empower women through God's Word. Jenny is also an author, speaker, and the host of The Rooted Truth Podcast.Connect with Jenny on her website and Instagram.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode is all about understanding what Revelations is about and finding freedom from fear of the end times.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts. 

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