The plan of salvation has never changed, God did not change the rules, He simply changed the sacrifice. Old Testament saints went to heaven by faith in the forgiveness that was yet to come, New Testament saints go to heaven by faith in forgiveness that has come. [... more]

The Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans reveals the infinite and unsearchable nature of God's mercy, which is portrayed in the mercy seat, a symbol of God's willingness to relieve humanity's misery through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. [... more]

The Day of Atonement in Leviticus chapter 16 involves a blood sacrifice to purify the high priest, the tabernacle, and the people of Israel from their sins. The scapegoat represents the removal of sin, while the blood of the bull and goat symbolize the substitutionary atonement of Christ. The high priest must be purified before entering the holy place, and the tabernacle requires purification due to the uncleanness of the people. [... more]

The Day of Atonement, as described in Leviticus, is a significant holiday for the Jews where the high priest would offer sacrifices to atone for the sins of the people. The high priest would dress in common priestly robes, symbolizing humility and identification with the people, and would offer a bull as a sin offering for himself and his family. He would then enter the holy place, sprinkle the bull's blood seven times on the mercy seat, and cast lots to decide which goat would be slain and which would be released into the wilderness, representing the removal of sin. This ritual would leave a lasting impression on the people, emphasizing the importance of atonement and the need for blood to deal with man's disobedience. [... more]

The concept of salvation through faith in Christ is discussed, emphasizing the importance of grace and the role of Christ's death in atonement for sin. The discussion also touches on the idea of justification and the mercy seat, highlighting the significance of Christ's sacrifice in dealing with humanity's fallen nature. [... more]

David's story in 2 Samuel 6 shows us how the ark of the covenant was a symbol of God's presence and holiness, highlighting the importance of reverence and respect for the divine. The story also foreshadows the gospel, where Jesus provides a way for us to approach God without fear of punishment, through the shed blood of his son. [... more]

The Bible emphasizes the importance of blood, highlighting its role in redemption and forgiveness. The concept of sin and holiness is also explored, with the understanding that God's holiness and our sinfulness separate us from Him. The gospel message is presented as a solution to this separation, with Jesus' death and resurrection providing the means for salvation. [... more]

The Ten Commandments are a moral code that reveals God's character and the true nature of humanity. They function to produce reverence, prescribe boundaries for loving relationships, and reveal our true standing before God. As believers, we have been redeemed from the condemnation of the law and have a new relationship to it, with the law now serving as our guide to loving God and others. [... more]

The Old Covenant, as described in Hebrews Chapter 9, was a system of worship that involved the tabernacle, sanctuary, and holy of holies, with the mercy seat and ark of the covenant playing key roles in atoning for sin. The New Covenant, introduced through Jesus Christ, offers a new way of worship and salvation, rendering the Old Covenant obsolete. [... more]

Jesus Christ is our perfect sacrifice and intercessor, seated at the right hand of God, who offers mercy and grace to those who come to Him with confidence, and provides an advocate to plead our case before God. [... more]

When we're offended by someone we love, it's hard to extend forgiveness. King David's response to Shimei's curses teaches us about the importance of mercy and forgiveness. By focusing on our vertical relationship with God and being aware of our own failures, we can cultivate a thicker layer of skin and respond to offenses with compassion and understanding. [... more]

The tabernacle is a portable dwelling place for God's presence, where He can live amongst His people and allow them access to Him. The Ark of the Covenant, a gold box with a solid gold lid and cherubim on top, holds God's promises and covenants, and is a symbol of God's mercy and holiness. The mercy seat, where God meets with His people, is characterized by His mercy and is a picture of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. [... more]

Pastor David teaches on the concept of propitiation, atonement, and scapegoat, explaining how Jesus took the punishment for our sins, and how we can be justified through faith in Him, covering Romans chapter three and the book of Isaiah. [... more]

The wrath of God is a concept that flows from his holiness, requiring him to judge and execute his judgment. The Holy of Holies, where the mercy seat was, is a place of great significance in understanding God's judgment. The seven bowl judgments, as described in the Bible, are a precursor to the second coming of Christ, and studying biblical truth and theology is crucial in understanding these concepts. [... more]

The Bible teaches that the blood of Jesus Christ is the most precious thing God could ever tell us, providing forgiveness of sin and eternal life. The high priest's role in the tabernacle is compared to Jesus' sacrifice, demonstrating the shed blood of Jesus as the ultimate atonement for humanity's sins. [... more]

The concept of blood covenants and substitutionary atonement is explored through the lens of the Bible, with a focus on the tabernacle and the mercy seat. Pastor Russ Andrews delves into the history of blood in the Bible, from the story of Adam and Eve to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, highlighting the significance of the blood of animals and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The discussion also touches on the idea of propitiation and the importance of understanding the tabernacle as a picture of the person and work of Jesus Christ. [... more]