We’re all motivated by something. Some of us are motivated by goals. Some are motivated by money. Some of us respond to food or the appraisal of others. So, what motivates us to act/behave as Christians? How is it different from the way we actually act?

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Lesson 8 ~ The Deliverer Came

We conclude the story of Esther. Haman is dead, a decree went out that allowed the Jews to defend themselves throughout the Persian Empire. They did and overcame their adversaries. The event was commemorated in the Civic Holiday of Purim. We’ll discuss the last two chapters and talk about our future class. Looking forward to seeing you there.

The daily grain offering of the high priest is different from the voluntary grain offering and the regular morning and evening sacrifices we have just considered. The LORD demonstrates His pleasure in the high priest and His approval of the high priest’s service. This is a blessing for the high priest. How is it also significant for the people of Israel? How does this offering also serve as a succession plan? What do these offerings teach us about Jesus? Your comments and questions are encouraged. All are welcome.

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Now that we have considered the voluntary offerings and the mandatory offerings, the next section of Leviticus deals with the consumption of the holy food. The priest on duty each day is responsible to remove the ashes from the bronze altar and to stoke the fire so that it never goes out. Why does the priest wear his holy vestments while removing the ashes from the altar? Why does he change his clothes before carrying the ashes outside the camp? Every morning and every evening the priest offers a burnt offering and a grain offering together. How do these daily offerings differ from the voluntary offerings we have already considered? What do these offerings teach us about Jesus? Your comments and questions are encouraged. All are welcome.

Lesson 7 ~ The Deliverer Came

Esther finally reveals Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews to King Xerxes. Xerxes condemns Haman to death. However, the danger isn’t over yet. Come and find out what Esther and Mordecai do to save their fellow Jews.

Jesus is a powerful preacher. Three weeks ago He was preaching at the synagogue in Nazareth, the town where He grew up. Two weeks ago He was preaching in the synagogue in Capernaum, where a demoniac interrupted His sermon. Last Sunday He borrowed Peter’s fishing boat and turned it into a floating pulpit. Today we hear Jesus preach His Sermon on the Mount – although Luke’s version is often called the Sermon on the Plain. Jesus declares His disciples to be “blessed” four times. Then Jesus says “woe” four times. How do the blesseds and the woes fit together with each other? What is Jesus saying to us today?

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The animal prescribed for a reparation offering is a ram, the largest and most valuable animal in the flock. Why is the ram supposed to be valued according to the “sanctuary shekel”? What is the difference between the reparation offering and the peace offering? How does the reparation offering serve as a Type of Christ? The section on the mandatory offerings ends with the reparation offering. The next section of Leviticus deals with the consumption of the holy food. Some of the holy food is burned up on the bronze altar, of course, but what happens to the rest of the holy food? Your comments and questions are encouraged. All are welcome.

Lesson 6 ~ The Payoff

After learning of Haman’s devious plan, Esther and her cousin, Mordecai, fast and (presumably) pray for three days. After that time, Esther goes to work enacting a plan to save her people. Meanwhile, Haman puts his foot in his mouth and does something he wishes he didn’t have to do. Want to find out more? Come to the Chapel and hear.

God blesses each of us in different ways. How do we make the most of those blessings?

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