The Bible Study Evangelista

Notes and References “For our God is a consuming fire” (Heb. 12:29). Fire in the OT: Genesis 15:1-17 God calls Moses from the burning bush Exodus 3:1-8 God leads from the pillar of cloud and fire Exodus 12:8-10 God descends on Mt. Sinai in a fire Exodus 13:17-21 God and Abraham make a covenant Exodus 19:18-19 the Passover lamb must be roasted and eaten Leviticus 9:22-24, And fire came forth from before the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat upon the altar. Leviticus 6:9-13 it is stressed three times that the altar fire, once lit, must burn continuously, because every sacrifice offered in the tabernacle from this time forward was to be incinerated in the fire that originated from God’s presence. In early Judaism, criminals whose crimes were hanging offenses were said to be cursed by God (Deut. 21:22-23). Luke 9:23-24, And he said to all, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will los...

Notes and References “For it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul by reason of the life” (Lev. 17:11). Directly inside the tabernacle courtyard gate was the first facility, a gigantic BBQ-grill-like structure. Exodus 27:1-8, God’s instructions regarding the altar are that it should be made of wood overlaid with bronze. Leviticus 1, The altar was the place where the bloody and burnt animal sacrifices were offered, where judgment and atonement for sin could be made. The blood of the sacrifices was poured out around the base of the altar. Exodus 29:38-42, Every day, morning and evening, a lamb, bread, and wine were to be offered on the bronze altar. John 1:29, Jesus is called “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” 1 Corinthians 5:7 & 11:23-29, St. Paul says the real Body and Blood of Christ is sacrificed in a Catholic Mass. Hebrews 9:24, Not the Old Testament tabernacle, but in the sanctuary of heaven itself, Jesus is eternally presenti...

Notes and References The institutional priesthood: “The priest’s office shall be theirs by perpetual statute. Thus you shall ordain them” (Ex. 29:9). The lay priesthood: Ex 19:3-6, 3 And Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel… 6 …you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” 1 Peter 2:5-9, And like living stones be yourselves built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Numbers 16:1-11, the people rebel against the institutional priesthood, but they are actually rebelling against God Himself: “Therefore it is against the Lord that you and all your company have gathered together” (vs 11). Romans 13:1...

Notes and References “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: The following are the festivals of the LORD, my feast days, which you shall celebrate with a sacred assembly” (Lev. 23:2). Leviticus 23, List of the major Old Testament liturgical feasts: Sabbath remembers creation & rest Passover & Unleavened Bread remembers redemption from Egypt First Fruits & Weeks celebration of first harvest Trumpets celebration of New Year Day of Atonement remembers God’s promise of forgiveness Booths God’s remembers provision in the wilderness Episode Resources Fulfilled, Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism, Chapter 3, Keeping Time with God Ignite, Chapters 5, The When of the Bible Come join the chatter on the Facebook community. How does the Church’s liturgical calendar keep you “in time” with God? Tell me your #LOVEtheWordtakeaway for this week’s show. Read the Transcript You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript here, when it becomes available, courtesy ...