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*From:* Capitol Hill Baptist Church [chbc@capitolhillbaptist.org] \\ *Sent:* Friday, January 04, 2008 10:53 AM \\ *To:* vpierre@rooseveltchurch.org \\ *Subject:* CHBC - Sermon Summaries - Exodus 12 & Leviticus 16 \\ | | |
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December 23, 2007 \\ Exodus 12 \\ Pass Over \\ Dr. Mark Dever
Calvary is the explanation of Bethlehem.
Jesus did not come to earth just to show us a good example of unselfish living He came to atone for sins.
He came for the purpose of penal substitution.
Jesus took the penalty of those who deserved it.
This idea of penal substitution is in disfavor in our modern world; it is considered primitive.
The modern mind believes humankind has evolved we believe we don’t need a sacrifice.
We now have an incorrect belief in the power of human goodness.
Exodus 12 describes the tenth and final plague on Egypt and Pharaoh’s surrender, allowing Israel to leave Egypt.
*1.
What is the Passover?
*The benefit of God’s passing over of judgment, because a substitute has been provided.
This is the main story line of the Bible.
Specifics about the lamb to be sacrificed (v.
4-5).
The Israelites are instructed to take enough for all yet not too much, so that none would be wasted.
The lamb must be without blemish brings to mind I Peter 1:19, speaking of the blood of Jesus Christ, the lamb without blemish or spot.
Also reminds us of the Revelation to John Christ the slain lamb.
The act of sacrifice (v.
6-10).
The lamb is to be killed at twilight.
The sacrificial lamb Jesus died at the same time of day.
Blood symbolizes life.
The blood to be placed on the doorposts covering those within, whose blood deserves to be shed.
Bitter herbs remind them of slavery in Egypt but are overcome by the sweetness of the lamb.
No yeast to be used I Corinthians 5 speaks of cleaning out the old yeast (sin).
The church should be cleansed of known, unrepentant sin.
The lamb is to be roasted not raw.
Perhaps to clearly differentiate from pagan thought, where it was thought one could acquire life through eating of the raw meat of an animal.
The whole lamb was to be prepared not a stew not parts those looking upon the slain lamb would see the need for a slain substitute.
The Lord’s Passover (v.
11).
This is the central event of history before the coming of the Christ.
The Israelites would look upon Passover as an Independence Day celebration.
They would remember the lamb was sacrificed that they may live.
They were required to keep this always in mind.
This was all a preview of Jesus Christ, and the Last Supper.
See I Corinthians 5:7-8.
God executes judgment on all the gods of Egypt in a miraculous way a way that could not be mistaken as a natural event.
Even the firstborn of their animals were killed the Egyptian’s animal-gods were impotent.
As we remember what the Lord has done in the past, we come to believe what God has promised to do in the future.
Israel is warned of eating leavened bread during the feast that if they did so, they would be cut off from the people.
Why so serious a crime?
The violator has disobeyed, thus denied what God has done.
The Passover is a picture of the gospel.
The Lord made us in His image.
We have sinned, we deserve punishment.
God caused punishment to fall on Jesus Christ, who died for us and became the substitute for all who would repent and believe.
Jesus Christ is the Passover Lamb.
Sin = Man substituting himself for God.
Salvation = God substituting himself for man.
Admire what God has done!
Rejoice over His kindness and mercy.
Yes, we should speak well of the exemplary life of Jesus on earth, but if that is all there was to it we die.
If He is our substitute, we can praise Him eternally.
The Christian message is not to give what we think we want or need.
Christianity is not a means of just seeking to spread peace, order, hope and good cheer.
No, God came to meet our real needs.
J.I. Packer We have bartered the old gospel for a substitute product.
This new gospel does not produce humility and worship.
It is primarily concerned with bringing us peace, joy, etc. where the concern of the true gospel is to give glory to the Lord.
*2.
What happens if you have no substitute?
*You are judged (v.
29).
Judgment fell on the Egyptians, not the Israelites, not because the Israelites were better people, but God passed over the sin of Israel because they trusted in the sufficiency of the sacrifice prescribed by God.
Pharaoh understood He was under God’s judgment and in verse 31, he commands them to go.
We need someone to judge us If God is good, He will judge you.
Being judged, convicted of our sin, is the beginning point of being reconciled with God.
God’s grace means not getting what we deserve.
We are a community of the justly damned and graciously forgiven.
*3.
What happens if you have a substitute?
*You are passed over.
In verse 33 and beyond we read that not only did the angel of death pass over them, they were blessed with gifts from the Egyptians and a speedy exodus from Egypt.
God demonstrated His character, power, and merciful plan.
The Exodus, until Calvary, was THE great demonstration of God’s power.
He delivers all who trust in Him.
Marvel at God’s grace that He would save even us our sins are passed over.
*4.
Who observes the Passover?
*God is not concerned with ethnicity He allowed employees and slaves to partake.
The meal is for all who trusted God.
All who repent and believe the gospel can be included in the Substitute, then and now.
In verse 46, we read that the bones of the lamb are not to be broken.
We are to come together as a whole to eat of the meal and we are to see the whole lamb (see v. 9), sacrificed for us.
We read in John’s gospel that the bones of our Lord were not broken on the cross, in fulfillment of the command in Exodus pertaining to the sacrificial lamb.
What do you do in remembering God’s deliverance?
~* Read the Bible and note his kindnesses.
\\ ~* Search out God’s goodness in the lives of others.
\\ ~* Note God’s goodness in own life, and share with others.
Spurgeon encouraged older saints to not pass away from earth with all those great memories locked in your coffins tell others!
We are a community defined not by ethnicity, but by repentance and gratefulness.
We join with Christians from all over the earth, rejoicing over the passing over of our sins.
December 30, 2007 \\ Leviticus 16 \\ The Day of Atonement \\ Dr. Mark Dever
What if you were a ruler who was considered a "good guy," but didn’t take action against bad guys?
What does it mean to bear the responsibility to punish?
Christians believe that the responsibility to enforce what is good is ultimately the responsibility of God, but it is also trusted to those with authority parents, judges, public officials, and pastors.
Atheists argue that there is no one to right wrongs, and that right and wrong are merely social constructs.
For the Christian, the cross of Jesus Christ stands in the middle of the conversation.
The Christian’s idea of right and wrong comes from the Cross.
Here enters the idea of penal substitution an idea that has been questioned by "liberal" Christians, and even recently by some who consider themselves to be Evangelical Christians.
But what does the Bible say?
These days, there is much argument regarding retributive punishment vs. restorative punishment, and some argue that all punishment should be restorative.
Paul says in Romans 12:19 that we should not expect God NOT to take revenge.
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