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Issue No: 1008 Published: 08 Feb 2021
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.....................
........................read today's 'A DAVID MUSING'
It is a vital message for us all.
Thank you
Blessings
David
THINKING GREEK OR HEBREW
CATHEDRAL v TABERNACLE/TEMPLE
Greek (Western)
A cathedral is built to be a glimpse of the heaven we are to escape to when we die.
A cathedral was built in such an ornate fashion so as to give attendees a glimpse of what heaven, to which we are to escape to when we die will, in human understanding, be like. This was and is illustrated through the architecture, music, artworks, sculptures, furniture and religious ceremonies, drawing a worldly picture of a perfect heaven, a spiritual nirvana, free of all the suffering and pain we experience here on earth.
While many churches today are not so ornate, the principle remains the same. The church is a temporary refuge where we gather with others of like mind to experience God, before dying or being zapped off this wicked earth in the rapture, to escape this evil world.
This is called a 'dualistic theology', as it teaches the separation of a perfect heaven from an imperfect earth. Verses interpreted to justify this conclusion include.....
36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” (John 18:36)
and.....
18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (2 Timothy 4:18)
Eastern (Hebrew)
The Tabernacle/Temple was the dwelling place of God, here upon the earth.
The Jewish perspective however, is entirely different. God was and is to dwell with them, here upon the earth. Their responsibility was to prepare a place for Him to live, as seen in the Tabernacle of Moses and the Temple of Solomon.....
8 “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. 9 Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you (Exodus 25:8-9)
God's presence literally filled the Holy Place of the Tabernacle and then the Temple.....10 When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the LORD. 11 And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled his temple. (1 Kings 8:10-11)
The everlasting nature of this, dependent upon the people’s obedience, was confirmed by the prophets.....
26 I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and increase their numbers, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever. 27 My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people. 28 Then the nations will know that I the LORD make Israel holy, when my sanctuary is among them forever.’” (Ezekiel 37:26-28)
Even after the Ark of the Covenant, where the presence of God dwelt between the 2 cherubim’s, had disappeared, Jesus still referred to Herod's, far less grand Temple, as being His Father's house.....
16 To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn my Father’s house into a market!” (John 2:16)
And again, Jesus referred to end times when He said.....
2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)
The analogy was of a Jewish wedding where the husband to be, upon the engagement, went back to his father’s house and built a room onto it for his bride to be.
Of course we are to be the bride.....
For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. (Revelation 19:7b)
And we are to come down from heaven to live on the earth.....
2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:2-4)
The Jewish understanding is that they are to prepare, to help build, the Lord's kingdom upon the earth, now. That is not just an Old Testament concept, but is carried forward into the New, when we are called to pray.....
9 “This, then, is how you should pray: ”Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10)
To finish today we will compare the differences between the Western Cathedral and Eastern Tabernacle/Temple mentalities in their differing understandings of salvation.....
1. THE GOAL OF SALVATION:
Cathedral Mentality: To escape this world and go to God's dwelling place in heaven.
Tabernacle/Temple Mentality: To prepare a place fit for God's dwelling here, among His people.
2. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN:
Cathedral Mentality: Exists in heaven, not upon the earth.
Tabernacle/Temple Mentality: Is God's reign among people here upon the earth.
3. THE MESSIAH IS COMING:
Cathedral Mentality: In order to take us away from this world.
Tabernacle/Temple Mentality: In order to reign over us in this world.
4. MESSAGE:
Cathedral Mentality: Get your ticket now or you might miss the train.
Tabernacle/Temple Mentality: The kingdom of heaven is coming! Get ready to receive and serve the king.
CONCLUSION
Upon grasping this truth, both our lives and the church will be transformed! For 'walking with Jesus' is not simply a matter of mental acceptance, but requires a lifestyle totally dedicated to fulfilling the will of the Father so that the kingdom may be prepared for the return of Jesus to rule and reign upon the earth.
Are we willing to pay the price?
(Continues next week)
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THE WORDS OF JESUS
May we hear what the Lord is saying to us.....
Religious Leaders Look For Way to Kill Jesus (Matthew 21:15-16, Mark 11:18, Luke 19:47-8)
As the children responded enthusiastically to Him.
“Yes,” “Haven’t you ever read the Scripture that says, ‘You arranged for children and infants to give you perfect praise’?”
The Fig Tree Has Withered (Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:20-25)
By the next morning, amazing the disciples.
“I tell you the truth,” Jesus replied, “If you really trust in God, and don’t doubt him, you could not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even more. If you said to this mountain, ‘Get up and throw yourself into the sea,’ it would happen! You will receive everything you ask for in prayer, as long as you trust in God.”
Jesus’ Authority Questioned in the Temple (Matthew 21:23-7, Mark 11: 20-26, Luke 20:1-8)
By the priests, teachers and elders.
“I too will ask you a question,” “If you give me the answer, I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven, or was it from people?
No reply is given.
“Then I won’t tell you by what authority I’m doing these things,”
(Continued next week)
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
48. Our highest call is to be the 'Living Word.'
49. We are to be dependent upon God, interdependent amongst each other, and independent of the old nature.
50. The 3 'H's' of our walk in God ' Holiness, 'Helps' and Harvest.
51. Salvation yields a 30 fold harvest, the Spirit a 60 fold harvest, but obedience a 100 fold harvest of that which was sown.
52. Religious titles are but a human invention, for every minister is to be God's servant.
53. God desires the 'height' of relationship, while man prefers the 'distance' of fame. As we seek His heights so He will provide distance to our ministry.
54. Life brings strife. Overcoming strife brings back life.
55. 'New birth' on earth, removes a dearth of mirth, increasing self worth and spiritual girth! (Inspiration from the Firth of Perth!)
56. Only fools make up rules for God's principles never change.
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As we commence our look at THE STEPS OF OBEDIENCE required in our life in order that we may claim our inheritance.
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LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
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*** Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others. ***
8. Child Power!
At the end of a series of lessons on the adventures of the Children of Israel, Johnny put up his hand and asked a question.
"Yes Johnny," said the teacher.
"There’s something I can’t work out. According to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea." "Right."
"And the Children of Israel beat up the Philistines and built the Temple and did lots of other things too. "That’s right Johnny."
"Please tell me Sir then, what were all the grown ups doing?"
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9. Church Bulletin Bloopers
*** The scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
*** The Outreach Committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not inflicted with any church.
*** Evening Massage – 6pm.
*** The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.
*** The congregation is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession.
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A young lad who had just got his driving licence asked his minister father if he could drive his car.
"I’ll make a deal with you said his father. "If you improve your grades, study your Bible a little more and cut your hair, we will talk again in a month."
A month later the son again approached his father, who said, "Son, I am real proud of you. Your grades have improved greatly and you have been diligent in your Bible Study. But you still haven’t cut your hair.’
"But dad, I’ve been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair so did Moses and Noah, and maybe Jesus too."
"Yes son," his dad replied, "and they walked everywhere they went!"
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A DAVID MUSING
The Narrow and Wide Gates
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. (Matthew 7:13)
Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man
30 Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”
“Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him. 31 And they begged Jesus repeatedly not to order them to go into the Abyss. (Luke 8:30-31)
Warning and Encouragement
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)
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MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD
His servant and yours
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