Bible Study Evangelista - A Throne for God: The “How” of the OT

Notes and References Exodus 25:10-22, the exquisite description of the mysterious contents of the Holy of Holies Exodus 20:4-5, “You shall not make for yourself a graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth…” Numbers 3:29-31, The Levite tribe of Kohath was responsible for carrying the ark on the wilderness journey. 2 Samuel 6-8, David mistakenly allowed moving the ark by ox cart, resulting in its instability. Uzzah reached out to steady it and died as a result of touching it. Exodus 25:10-22, The seat of the ark is called the mercy seat and was both a throne and oracle for God. Leviticus 16, Description of the Day of Atonement, the highest holy day of the Israelite year. It was the only day anyone was allowed inside the Holy of Holies, and then it could only be the high priest (vs 2). The high priest sprinkled the blood of atonement on the mercy seat 7 times on this day. Hebrews 9:3-5, The contents of the ark were a pot of manna, the rod of Aaron, and the Ten Commandments. Deuteronomy 9:10, The two tables of stone were written with the finger of God, and on them were all the Ten Words which the Lord had spoke to Moses on the mountain out of the midst of the fire on the day of the assembly at Sinai. Josh.4:4, ff and Judg. 20:27, The ark accompanied Israelite armies in battle and its presence is attested at the siege of Jericho and in the War of Benjamin. Full notes of Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant are here. Episode Resources Article on Mary as the Biblical “Portent” or “Sign” of the Church, here. “Mary is a special young lady, but she is human and depraved, just as you and I are,” was the non-denominational pastor’s Christmas post this week. As I read the word “depraved,” I shuddered. Ironic, since—as a non-Catholic researching my way into the Catholic Church—my complete incredulity regarding the Church’s teachings on Mary cannot be overstated. I shared this Protestant pastor’s sentiment up to my full communion, and continued to harbor the suspicion for years afterward. Honestly? I was scandalized by the Church’s assertions that God predestined… A list of quotes from Church History regarding Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant, along with the year of the writing. Fulfilled, Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism, Chapter 12, The Throne of God Ignite, Chapters 6 & 7, The How of the Bible Share the LOVE on the Facebook community. How does this week’s show make you see others differently? Tell me your #LOVEtheWordtakeaway for this week’s show. Free Bible study software and downloads

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Bible Study Evangelista - Between Kadesh and Bered

Image
“IN this unpretending chapter we have laid bare to us the origin of one of the most striking facts in the history of religion: namely, that from the one person of Abram have sprung Christianity and that religion which has been and still is its most formidable rival and enemy, Mohammedanism. “To Ishmael, the son of Abram, the Arab tribes are proud to trace their pedigree. Through him they claim Abram as their father, and affirm that they are his truest representatives, the sons of his first-born. In Mohammed, the Arabian, they see the fulfilment of the blessing of Abram, and they have succeeded in persuading a large part of the world to believe along with them. “Little did Sarah think when she persuaded Abram to take Hagar that she was originating a rivalry which has run with keenest animosity through all ages and which oceans of blood have not quenched. The domestic rivalry and petty womanish spites and resentments so candidly depicted in this chapter, have actually thrown on
Read more

Bible Study Evangelista - Desert Ways

Image
“Look, I am giving all this land to you! Go in and occupy it, for it is the land the LORD swore to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to all their descendants” (Deut 1:8). L – Listen (Receive the Word.) O – Observe (Choose one or more of the following personality approaches to connect the passage to your life and recent events.) F | Franciscan – Through a food pantry or food kitchen, a specially cooked meal, or as an Extraordinary Minster of the Eucharist, how can you offer the bread of God to others? I | Ignatian – Imagine or remember yourself in the desert. Feel yourself there, accepting that God led you to this place. What do you long for in each of your senses? What do you wish you tasted, heard, felt, saw, smelled? A | Augustinian -If you are in the desert, what has God said to you about trusting Him through this show? If you have made it through the desert and are in the Promised Land, what has God said to you about how to make it th
Read more

Bible Study Evangelista - Episode 1: Known By Our Fruit

Jesus said they will know us by our fruit. Is the Holy Spirit producing fruit in me, or am I putting forth the rotten fruit of self-indulgence and self-reliance? Here’s how to take a spiritual inventory with St. Paul in Galatians 5. EPISODE RESOURCES How is the Holy Spirit also using the daily readings this week to speak to you about your fruit? Here’s our Facebook community where you can post or chat with others about your daily #LOVEtheWordtakeaway. REFERENCES Mat 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? So, every sound tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears evil fruit. A sound tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will know them by their fruits. Gal 5:22-25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
Read more