January 19, 2025 • Pastor Trey Harper • Numbers 6:22–27
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(Numbers 6:22-27 csb) The Lord spoke to Moses: 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. You should say to them, 24 “May the Lord bless you and protect you; 25 may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.”’ 27 In this way they will pronounce my name over the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
The Priestly Blessing
1. Our greatest responsibility is to reveal the persons of God to the person we bless.
(Psalms 22:30-31 nkjv) A posterity shall serve Him. It will be recounted of the Lord to the next generation, 31 They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born, That He has done this.
2. What we initiate in our family today will permeate through generations to come.
3. The reach of his blessing is not restricted to the capacity of our understanding.
(Psalm 139:7-10 csb) Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. 9 If I fly on the wings of the dawn and settle down on the western horizon, 10 even there your hand will lead me; your right hand will hold on to me.
The "Tabernacle Prayer"
January 12, 2025 • Mason Harris
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SERMON TITLE: THE TABERNACLE PRAYER
Exodus 25:8-9 - 8 “They are to make a sanctuary for me so that I may dwell among them. 9 You must make it according to all that I show you — the pattern of the tabernacle as well as the pattern of all its furnishings.
PICTURE: THE TABERNACLE
Exodus 33:11a - 11 The Lord would speak with Moses face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend,
1. THE OUTER COURTS: THANKS AND PRAISE
*OUTSIDE THE TENT
Psalm 100:4 - 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Psalm 103:1-5 - 1 My soul, bless the Lord, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all his benefits. 3 He forgives all your iniquity; he heals all your diseases. 4 He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion. 5 He satisfies you with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagle.
2. BRAZEN ALTAR: FOCUS ON THE CROSS
Hebrews 9:22 - 22 According to the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
Isaiah 53:5 - 5 But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds.
3. THE LAVER: OFFER EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE TO GOD
Romans 12:1 - 1 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge yoU to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.
4. THE CANDLESTICK: INVITE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Zechariah 4:6 - 6 So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength nor by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies
Isaiah 11:2 - 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
5. THE TABLE OF SHEWBREAD: OPEN GOD’S WORD AND CONSUME IT
Matthew 4:4 - 4 He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Ephesians 6:17 - 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit — which is the word of God.
*RIGHT BEFORE THE VEIL
6. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE: WORSHIP HIS NAME
Psalm 29:2 - 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
HIS NAME:
Jehovah Tsidkenu: My Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
Jehovah M’Kaddesh: My Sanctifier (Leviticus 20:7-8)
Jehovah Rapha: My Healer (Exodus 15:26)
Jehovah Jireh: My Provider (Genesis 22:14)
Jehovah Nissi: My Banner of Victory (Exodus 17:15)
Jehovah Shalom: My Peace (Judges 6:24)
Jehovah Raah: My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
Jehovah Shammah: The Lord is there (Ezekiel 48:35)
*BEHIND THE VEIL: HOLY OF HOLIES
7. THE ARK OF THE COVENANT: INTERCEDE FOR OTHERS
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
