Sunday School - July 19, 2009
On average, it takes a pharmaceutical drug twelve years and $350 million to go from laboratory to pharmacy shelves. When a drug is developed, it takes a company about three years of laboratory testing before they apply to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human testing. In the end, only one in a thousand drugs tested in labs ever make it to human testing. This reflects a tedious and meticulous approach to rendering the best drug possible to the end user. In such, specific standards are established and control variables are maintained to provide a consistent and stable product. Given the dynamics of the human anatomy, the main objective is to provide the best drug possible at the highest degree of safety (minimum side effects). When a drug is approved, it is granted approval for service; thus it is set apart and commissioned for a specific use.
If such efforts are given to address the physical illness of man (which are only symptoms of a greater problem), what greater degree and magnitude of perfection is required to address the inherent problem of sin? Through man this solution is not possible, for time and money does not provide such means; only by the grace of a holy God are we given the cure for the sin problem.
Matthew 1:21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Hebrews 5:9. And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him
John 17:19. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
As Christian, we have our cure in Christ Jesus. In Him we are set apart and commission unto good works (Ephesians 2:10), a process of growing in God’s grace; such is a continuous progression of yielding less to our will, but to that of the spirit.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Such is the path of those who are consecrated, sanctified and set apart; a path that is walked in holiness after the examples and life of our savior. Through Him we are sanctified and by His word are we to abide:
John 17:17. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
This week's lesson is from the book of Leviticus. For those who follow the International Sunday School Lesson Plan (aka: The Standard Sunday School Lesson), this Sunday's lesson (July 19, 2009) comes from Leviticus 8:1-13.
This lesson speaks to the shadows and types that ultimately points to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Lord told Moses to take Aaron and his sons with designated garments, anointing oil and offerings before the congregation at the door of the tabernacle. This would be an event that God deem necessary for witness by others. Such is an event that would affect the whole congregation, in that God would demand their obedience in honoring what He had established before them; for this was not a request of Moses, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done (Leviticus 8:5).
Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water. Water cleansing was the initial step for consecration into a Godly service; Aaron and other priest on continuous bases would do such. Water was also use to baptize Jesus prior to Him becoming active in His ministry, a ministry that would provide our salvation.
Matthew 3:16-17. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
This baptism offered no cleansing of Him who is pure and perfect, but provided a symbol and an example to man of their need to have their sins washed away.
Moses put the priestly garments upon Aaron; such provided much to distinguish Aaron from others and to signify the unique position of authority given to him by God. Aaron intricate attire would represent a glory not of Aaron, but the glory of the one and only Holy God. A perfect and Holy God working through the vessel of an imperfect sinful man, demands consecration, prior to being placed into service. Christians also took such efforts, godly sorrow unto repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10) and turning away from a life lead by sin.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Moses anointed Aaron and put special garments upon Aaron’s sons. Moses also anointed the tabernacle and all vessels used therein. For all are set apart for holy use, to appease a Holy God, for the atonement of sinful man. Such would serve as a limited substitute until the perfect and sinless Priest and Atonement is come. All that was held or kept in and by ceremonial atonements, waits for the actually redeemer at Calvary; for it was the hope placed in Jesus that all mysteries, shadows and types discover their purpose.
Hebrews 10:1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
As Christian, we have a great high priest, which is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God. He is our intercessor and we need no other mediator, thus we can come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:14-16). God’s grace has given us the true light, a light that cast no shadows; if we walk in the light we are sanctified and consecrated unto good works
John 8:12. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
In Christ Jesus we have His light, with such light we are commissioned into service.
If you are not a typical Sunday School attendee, Go and surprise the teacher. If your Church does not follow the Standard Sunday School Lesson and you are not aware of the topic of discussion, take on the attitude of "positive anticipation". I am sure you will like it; there is nothing like reading and discussing God's Word.
FYI: Sunday School is not just for Kids, it is also for the Humble (those who seek their commission for service) at heart.
Good Day and God Bless
On average, it takes a pharmaceutical drug twelve years and $350 million to go from laboratory to pharmacy shelves. When a drug is developed, it takes a company about three years of laboratory testing before they apply to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human testing. In the end, only one in a thousand drugs tested in labs ever make it to human testing. This reflects a tedious and meticulous approach to rendering the best drug possible to the end user. In such, specific standards are established and control variables are maintained to provide a consistent and stable product. Given the dynamics of the human anatomy, the main objective is to provide the best drug possible at the highest degree of safety (minimum side effects). When a drug is approved, it is granted approval for service; thus it is set apart and commissioned for a specific use.
If such efforts are given to address the physical illness of man (which are only symptoms of a greater problem), what greater degree and magnitude of perfection is required to address the inherent problem of sin? Through man this solution is not possible, for time and money does not provide such means; only by the grace of a holy God are we given the cure for the sin problem.
Matthew 1:21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Hebrews 5:9. And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him
John 17:19. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
As Christian, we have our cure in Christ Jesus. In Him we are set apart and commission unto good works (Ephesians 2:10), a process of growing in God’s grace; such is a continuous progression of yielding less to our will, but to that of the spirit.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Such is the path of those who are consecrated, sanctified and set apart; a path that is walked in holiness after the examples and life of our savior. Through Him we are sanctified and by His word are we to abide:
John 17:17. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
This week's lesson is from the book of Leviticus. For those who follow the International Sunday School Lesson Plan (aka: The Standard Sunday School Lesson), this Sunday's lesson (July 19, 2009) comes from Leviticus 8:1-13.
This lesson speaks to the shadows and types that ultimately points to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Lord told Moses to take Aaron and his sons with designated garments, anointing oil and offerings before the congregation at the door of the tabernacle. This would be an event that God deem necessary for witness by others. Such is an event that would affect the whole congregation, in that God would demand their obedience in honoring what He had established before them; for this was not a request of Moses, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done (Leviticus 8:5).
Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water. Water cleansing was the initial step for consecration into a Godly service; Aaron and other priest on continuous bases would do such. Water was also use to baptize Jesus prior to Him becoming active in His ministry, a ministry that would provide our salvation.
Matthew 3:16-17. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
This baptism offered no cleansing of Him who is pure and perfect, but provided a symbol and an example to man of their need to have their sins washed away.
Moses put the priestly garments upon Aaron; such provided much to distinguish Aaron from others and to signify the unique position of authority given to him by God. Aaron intricate attire would represent a glory not of Aaron, but the glory of the one and only Holy God. A perfect and Holy God working through the vessel of an imperfect sinful man, demands consecration, prior to being placed into service. Christians also took such efforts, godly sorrow unto repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10) and turning away from a life lead by sin.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Moses anointed Aaron and put special garments upon Aaron’s sons. Moses also anointed the tabernacle and all vessels used therein. For all are set apart for holy use, to appease a Holy God, for the atonement of sinful man. Such would serve as a limited substitute until the perfect and sinless Priest and Atonement is come. All that was held or kept in and by ceremonial atonements, waits for the actually redeemer at Calvary; for it was the hope placed in Jesus that all mysteries, shadows and types discover their purpose.
Hebrews 10:1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
As Christian, we have a great high priest, which is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God. He is our intercessor and we need no other mediator, thus we can come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:14-16). God’s grace has given us the true light, a light that cast no shadows; if we walk in the light we are sanctified and consecrated unto good works
John 8:12. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
In Christ Jesus we have His light, with such light we are commissioned into service.
If you are not a typical Sunday School attendee, Go and surprise the teacher. If your Church does not follow the Standard Sunday School Lesson and you are not aware of the topic of discussion, take on the attitude of "positive anticipation". I am sure you will like it; there is nothing like reading and discussing God's Word.
FYI: Sunday School is not just for Kids, it is also for the Humble (those who seek their commission for service) at heart.
Good Day and God Bless