August 29, 2020 (Sat.)

The Tabernacle That Was Built in the Wilderness

 

Exodus 25:1~9 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you shall receive the contribution for me. (1~2)

♬Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #50 All to Jesus I Surrender (Unified Hymn #71)

[Message Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HBVOjOh8KU&list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-&index=2

A majority of people want visible answers. However, the Bible states that remaining inside the covenant is the greatest answer and blessing. The Israelites who were walking on the wilderness path needed realistic strength within the Gospel. For that to happen, God told the Israelites to build the Tabernacle and receive strength to restore the age. What must you, who are walking the wilderness path of reality, restore?

1. The Temple That Restores Worship and Provides Fundamental Healing
The Israelites who were slaves in Egypt for four hundred years received scars and possessed a “slave mentality.” Satan used their condition to manipulate and have his way with them. God told the Israelites who were walking the wilderness path to build the Tabernacle where they could pray and receive healing. This means that you must restore the blessing and the glory of worship that fulfills your God-given lifelong covenant inside the Tabernacle.

2. The Tabernacle Where Worship Is Given to Prepare for the Future
The lives of God’s Children mustn’t be filled with worrying about “today.” Instead, their lives must be filled with the covenant and devotion for the future that will last forever. Children of God must gather, give worship, and restore the works of the Holy Spirit and God’s true power. For this to take place, God told the Israelites about the future of building a temple that would hold the Ark of the Covenant.

God built the Tabernacle; explained the blessings of the Three Feasts; revealed the bread of life that was in the Ark of the Covenant; gave His complete protection, and disclosed the eternal background. God even left behind evidences so that the Israelites wouldn’t forget. He prepared the Tabernacle in order for the Israelites to receive the power of the Holy Spirit which was the most needed in the wilderness. God undoubtedly fulfills the covenant when you live centered on the Tabernacle.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, inside today that seems like the wilderness, help me to become a witness who holds onto Your covenant and reveals the glory of worship. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Immanuel Church Sunday Worship, 1st Service / April 5, 2020

[Deep Questions]
Q. Do You Feel Alone in Reality?

One Christian had a dream. In that dream, the history of his life was laid before him. He clearly saw his footprints that he had left behind on the desert sand. At first, there were only one set of footprints.
However, when he turned 15 years old, he saw another set of footprints. At that time, he was born again, so Jesus walked beside him. Then, a few years later, he only saw one set of footprints again.
He quietly thought about that time in his life. He remembered that period being the most difficult he had ever faced.
He asked, “Lord, where were You during the saddest and most troublesome times in my life?”
Jesus answered, "That single set of footprints were not yours. They were mine. It was then that I carried you."