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BACKGROUND
THE FEASTS
EASTON
FEAST; FESTIVALS - RELIGIOUS; ATONEMENT; ATONEMENT, DAY OF; AZAZEL; PASSOVER; PENTECOST; TABERNACLES, FEAST OF:
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PASSOVER; PENTECOST, FEAST OF; TABERNACLES, FEAST OF:
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THE FEASTS - BIBLE DICTIONARIES
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| BEYOND THE VEIL – 1
INTRODUCING THE OVERCOMING BRIDE (TABERNACLE CHURCH)
REVELATION FROM THE DAY OF ATONEMENT |
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 Before we start, it must be made clear that Jesus was the fulfilment of all the Tabernacle Feasts. When He died on the cross the veil was parted forever.
“And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. (Matthew 27:50-51)
Jesus, through His death made it possible for us to enter the very throne room of God. Praise the Lord! Yet we all know that we have not yet occupied the throne room, at least not for more than short periods of time. Why is that? We have been saved; many have been filled with the Holy Spirit, yet these twin experiences have not been sufficient to live in the throne room of God’s presence. There has to be something more. The Feast of Passover has been fulfilled, both positionally by Jesus and experientially by the believer. Otherwise we could not be a born again Christian, for Passover is our ‘born again’ experience. Similarly, those of us whose lives have been empowered and enriched by the baptism or ‘infilling’ of the Holy Spirit have also experienced the fulfilment of the Feast of Pentecost. But to encompass all that God has for us, a participation in the provision and glory of the Father himself, we must first personally participate in the truths of the Day of Atonement. Through them attaining entry into the full glory of the climactic Feast of Tabernacles itself.
In simple terms, the one thing stopping us experiencing everything God has for us, is sin remaining in our life. Are you perfect? I am not! Therefore I must have imperfections, that is sin, left in me. For many of us, it is not the wrong things we do, although all of us still do things we ought not, but rather a lack of submission to the will of God in our lives. This requirement for total submission is clearly set out in a single verse in Revelation, which lists the three progressive steps to be taken to attain fulfilment in God. Talking about overcoming Satan, it says:
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.†(Revelation 12:11)
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 STEP 1: The blood of the Lamb
- Jesus, the Lamb of God. (1 Corinthians 5:7)
- Our PASSOVER experience.
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 STEP 2: the word of their testimony
- The Holy Spirit enables the testimony of our heart to be spoken out of our mouth.
(Matthew 12:34, Romans 5:5, Galatians 4:6)
- Our PENTECOST experience.
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 STEP 3: they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
- Obedience to God the Father. (John 14:23, 15:10, 2 John 1:6)
- Our TABERNACLES experience.
Martyrs are accorded the highest position of honour in the Bible, for they have literally died for their love of Jesus. In so doing, they have been granted the highest place in God. Now, not many, if any, really desire to be martyrs, unless we have to be! But to enter the highest place in God, we have to show a similar level of commitment to Him that the martyrs have displayed throughout the centuries. In reality, pursuing obedience on an ongoing basis may well be as difficult as a single, albeit very final, act of martyrdom.
While this walk is not easy, it is possible, for the Lord has revealed how it can be done. God’s principles haven’t changed, although the method of delivery has. Applying the truths of the Day of Atonement, modified for New Testament fulfilment by Jesus, is essential if mankind is to become holy before God.
Applying the New Covenant (Testament) truths of the Day of Atonement, in order to might experience the glorious Feast of Tabernacles, is the underlying foundation of God’s end time, Tabernacle church. Let’s now see what these truths are.
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| REVELATION FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT PRINCIPLES OF ATONEMENT - 1st of 2 |
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This section lines up precisely with the 21 points covered under teachings 41 & 42 on the ‘Day of Atonement’. They can be referred to for further clarification.
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| A. ATONEMENT PRINCIPLES TOTALLY FULFILLED BY JESUS
(Fulfilled both Positionally and Experientially.) |
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These first nine principles have all been totally fulfilled by Jesus, as explained in Hebrews, Chapters 9 & 10.
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| 1. Special Sacrifices on this Day: <i>(Leviticus 16:3, 5-11, 14-28, Numbers 29:7-11)</i> |
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 The numerous and varied sacrifices pointed towards the single, all encompassing sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf at Calvary. No further sacrifice is required, our sacrifice being complete in Him.
Hebrews 7:26-7, 9:11-28, 10:1-18(v10)
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| 3. Atonement for the Nation: <i>(Leviticus 16:15)</i> |
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 Since Calvary, the Church, now consisting of all believers in Christ, whether Jew or Gentile, has become the Nation of God. Jesus made full atonement for the church, His precious bride, on the cross.
Romans 3:9, 28-9, 1 Corinthians 10:32, 12:12-13, Revelation 19:7
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| 4. The High Priest Alone to Make the Atonement: <i>(Leviticus 16:17)</i> |
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 Christ alone made the once only, all sufficient Atonement in order to reconcile man to God. There is no way we can seek to help Him or earn our own atonement, whether through good works or by any other means.
Hebrews 4:14-16, 8:1-2, 9:14-15, 10:8-10, 17-18
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| 5. Once a Year Entry beyond the Veil into the Most Holy Place. <i>(Leviticus 16:2, 12, 15)</i> |
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 The death of Jesus provided both literal and spiritual atonement. For the Veil was ripped into two at the moment of His death, opening the way for believers to enter into the very presence of God, 365 days a year (366 in Leap Years!). In applying the revelations of the Day of Atonement, the individual and the Church are able to ‘experience’ this wonderful provision Jesus has made for us.
Matthew 27:51, Luke 23:45, Hebrews 6:19-20, 9:12-14, 10:20-23
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| 6. Blood Sprinkled Seven Times: <I>(Leviticus 16:14)</i> |
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 The blood of Jesus was sprinkled for us, not only on the Altar of Salvation and in the Holy Place of the baptism of the Spirit, but also in the very Throne Room of God the Father Himself. As we enter into the throne Room through the blood of Jesus in the anointing of the Spirit, so the church will be brought to perfection. All sins, uncleanness, rebellion and wickedness will disappear. Not just an impossible dream, but reality for the days ahead.
Hebrews 9:11-15, 23-28, 10:10, 22, 12:22-24
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| 7. The Carcasses Burned Outside the Camp: <i>(Leviticus 16:23-26)</i> |
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 Jesus was indeed crucified outside the camp, at Golgotha, beyond the walls of Jerusalem. Of course he was not literally burned, for His body was imperishable, rising from the grave in resurrection glory. But he did suffer the ‘fire’ of God’s holiness and righteousness, by taking all our sin upon Himself.
1 Corinthians 15:42, 50-7, Hebrews 12:29, 13:10-13
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| 8. The Anointed High Priest: <i>(Leviticus 16:29-34)</i> |
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 Aaron, the High Priest, offered sacrifices for the people. Jesus, our High Priest, is both priest and sacrifice. It could perhaps be considered that in His Divine nature He is the Priest, and in His human nature, the sacrifice. He certainly was both. The Lord Jesus is our great High Priest, appointed in His Fathers place, to make reconciliation for the Church, the New Testament priestly body. Everything slots together in God.
Hebrews 2:17, 3:1, 9:28
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| 9. An Everlasting Statute: <i>(Leviticus 16:29, 34)</i> |
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 The everlasting nature of Atonement has been fulfilled in the person of Jesus, the everlasting being, who made a once only, ever-lasting atonement on our behalf. Jesus fulfilled the Day of Atonement forever.
Romans 3:25, Hebrews 2:17, John 4:10
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| <i>NEXT WEEK</i> |
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 More amazing stuff this week! Only this time, it applies to us! For these are the fulfilments of the Day of Atonement that have left for the church to accomplish.
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| A NOTE FROM DAVID |
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 Our incredible Jesus! May we honour Him today and always!
Today's New Zealand photo.
Piha: Black Rock Dam
Bushwalkers at the remains of Black Rock dam in the Piha valley. It was built during the logging of the late 1800s. Giant kauri logs floated on the waters of the reservoir until the dam was tripped and they thundered downstream to the sawmill at the beach.
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So until next week.......
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