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Maranatha Bible Church

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Exodus 25 (Part 3) Bible Study (The Table for Bread) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Friday, August 31, 2018

Scripture References

Exodus 25:23-30Leviticus 24:5-9Leviticus 5:111 Samuel 21:6Hebrews 3:13Psalms 66:18John 4:341 Peter 2:9Deuteronomy 18:1Hebrews 10:24-25Exodus 18:10-12Matthew 12:1-8Deuteronomy 23:25Matthew 5:17

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores the Table of Showbread, highlighting its significance as a symbol of perpetual communion with God. He emphasizes that just as the priests ate fresh bread in God's presence, believers are called to maintain a warm, holy devotion through obedience and community.

Key Takeaways

1Maintain a 'hot' and tender heart for God, avoiding the staleness of ritual and religious formality.
2True holiness is like pure frankincense; it is a fragrant aroma produced by disassociating from sin.
3Obedience to God's word is the primary pathway to experiencing true joy and spiritual fulfillment.
4As a royal priesthood, our true inheritance is not material possessions but God Himself.
5The Word of God must be approached with an awareness of His person, not merely as a textbook of facts.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Why did God require the bread to be replaced every Sabbath? What does this teach us about the 'temperature' of our daily walk?
2Pastor Daniel mentioned that it only takes 24 hours for a heart to start growing stale (Hebrews 3:13). How can we practically 'exhort one another' daily to prevent this?
3How does the concept of the Levites having 'no inheritance but God' change your perspective on your career and material goals?
4What is the difference between 'pure frankincense' (true holiness) and the 'form of godliness' Jesus condemned in the Pharisees?
5In Matthew 12, Jesus uses David's example to expose hypocrisy. How can we avoid using 'mercy' as an excuse for disobedience while still avoiding legalism?
6In what ways can we ensure we are reading the Bible to find the Person of God rather than just gathering information?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Perform a daily 'pulse check' on your devotion to ensure your heart hasn't hardened within the last 24 hours.
Identify any 'cherished iniquity' in your heart that may be hindering your communion with God and hindering your prayer life.
Prioritize gathering with other believers to 'eat the bread' of the Word together in community.
When reading Scripture, pray specifically for the Holy Spirit to reveal the heart and person of Christ behind the text.
Strive for consistency in your spiritual disciplines, ensuring you are offering God 'fresh bread' rather than leftovers.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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