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SBA Elementary Program - Memorization - Year 4 - Week 9

The sermon examines the figure of Melchizedek in Genesis 14 and his theological significance in Hebrews 7, presenting him as a type of Jesus Christ who transcends the Levitical priesthood. By analyzing the lack of genealogy for Melchizedek and his role as King of Salem and Priest of the Most High, the message argues that Christ's priesthood is superior to the law-based system of Aaron. The speaker connects this theological truth to the practical choice between living in the 'city' of the world or the 'plain' of God's provision, using the narrative of Abraham and Lot to illustrate the danger of returning to worldly comforts despite divine deliverance. The tone is instructional and pastoral, urging believers to recognize the supremacy of Christ's eternal priesthood and to resist the allure of secular life.

Deuteronomy 23 addresses three distinct legal categories governing Old Covenant Israel: laws defining who may enter the assembly of the Lord, purity regulations for the military camp, and a collection of miscellaneous civil statutes. The sermon works through the passage expositionally, attending to the theological rationale behind each category while acknowledging the interpretive distance between modern readers and ancient Israelite civic life. Main points: - laws of exclusion — who was barred from the assembly of the Lord and why - cleanliness laws governing the military camp and the holiness required by God's presence - miscellaneous laws covering slavery, cultic prostitution, vows, lending, and the rights of neighbours Scripture references: - Deuteronomy 23:1-25 - Nehemiah 13:1-3 - Acts 8:26-39 - Romans 10:12-13 - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 - Galatians 3:28 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/bible-study-deuteronomy-23-the-laws-of-exclusion-cleanliness Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

Tongues its purpose within the church.

Galatians 4:7-21 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. 11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. 12 ¶ Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 17 ¶ They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them. 18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. 19 ¶ My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you. 21 ¶ Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

The sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, highlighting how Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the Pharisees while upholding the integrity of the Law. By challenging the accusers to cast the first stone, Jesus demonstrates that true conviction leads to repentance rather than mere shame, ultimately offering the woman grace and a command to turn from sin. The message connects this narrative to the broader theological theme of justification, asserting that Christ and the Father serve as the two witnesses who justify the elect rather than condemn them. Furthermore, the exposition transitions to Jesus' declaration as the Light of the World, contrasting the spiritual darkness of unbelief with the life-giving illumination found in following Christ. The tone is pastoral and comforting, emphasizing that believers are secured by divine mercy and are called to extend that same non-condemning grace to one another.

Repentance is to turn away from sin and instead seek to live a life in conformity to the law of God with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Luk 20:20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. Luk 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Luk 20:22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? Luk 20:23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Luk 20:24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. Luk 20:25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. Luk 20:26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Grab your Bible and join us as we explore the biblical reality that God's moral law has not been canceled by the cross. Christ fulfilled its demands for our justification, and by the Spirit He is fulfilling its righteous requirement in us for our sanctification. This lecture walks through the three uses of the law and shows why grace does not erase the standard—it supplies the power to love and obey it. Listen in and be encouraged as we learn that faith establishes the law rather than nullifying it.

In Part 3 of this series, I continue examining what our Lord Jesus Christ meant when He said, "except it be for fornication." In this sermon, I go back to the Law of Moses and ancient Jewish marriage customs to examine what happened when a husband discovered that his new bride had not been a virgin. Could he lawfully put her away? To find out, we need to go to Deuteronomy 22:13–21 to see how this relates to Christ's exception clause, along with the importance of maintaining sexual purity and the responsibility of Christian parents to teach their children God's standards. #DefiningFornication #BiblicalMarriage #KJV #BiblePreaching 🌐 https://nwbaptist.ca/ 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 647-888-9560 If the Lord has laid it on your heart to donate please use the link below. If you are already a member of a good local Baptist church, then you need to support him and his ministry there first and foremost. PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=FY3XMZREX9LSW&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=CAD E-TRANSFER: [email protected] Mailing Address: 6-470 King St. W., Suite 113, Oshawa, ON. L1J 2K9

The sermon explores the theological necessity of bloodshed in the Bible, tracing the concept from the Old Testament sacrificial system to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. It explains that blood represents life and serves as the only means to satisfy God's justice and atone for sin, a principle established since the fall of Adam. While animal sacrifices under the Mosaic Law were temporary and repetitive, they pointed to a greater reality. The central message emphasizes that Jesus' single, perfect sacrifice on the cross fulfilled this requirement, ending the need for repeated offerings and securing eternal forgiveness for believers.

The sermon contrasts the human desire to earn salvation through works with God's provision of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Using Exodus 24 as the primary text, it highlights the Israelites' pledge to obey the law against Moses' response of offering a sacrifice, illustrating that the law condemns while the tabernacle and cross provide the remedy for sin. The message explains that Jesus' death on Calvary fulfilled the Old Testament sacrifices, paying the debt of sin in full as indicated by the Greek term 'tetelestai.' Furthermore, it emphasizes that the blood of Christ grants believers boldness to enter God's presence in prayer and provides victory over Satan's accusations, ensuring that past sins are covered and forgotten by God.

The Cornell controversy has everyone debating accusations and choosing sides. But what happens when biblical standards are abandoned long before a scandal reaches the headlines?