Sermon Tone Analysis

In first part of this series we saw the similarities between the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness and our journey back to God in our goal, our difficult road to travel, the need for nourishment, and the dangers to be faced.

I) Law to guide them

Israel had laws guiding civil and spiritual matters – ; – a covenant that the people were to keep to be in a relationship with God –

We have a covenant with God – ; – not based on law, but there are still laws from God that guide us in our service

II) Worship was center of their lives

Israel was to build tabernacle as focal point of all they did – – even the way they camped and traveled – – and continued that way after entering the promised land –

Worship of God with other saints should be focal point of Christian’s lives today – – in work and travel –

Because of the message and symbolism of worship – ; ; – and the strength that comes from association with saints

III) Crossing at each end of journey

Israel had to cross Red Sea to begin their journey, a point at which they make the break with the world they knew before – – and Jordan River to end it, which signified safety and peace

Christians must be baptized into our leader also (breaking our connection with this world) – – and cross over in death –

Concl: Don’t be satisfied with bondage.

One generation of Israel wanted to return to Egypt – – and did not enter His rest – – we cannot return to sin – – which is shortsightedness to the highest degree.

The world looks to be comfortable (like Egypt in comparison to the wilderness) – – appeal of the flesh – , , – we are not of flesh.