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According to this verse he gave himself so we could inherit eternal life.

What is the function of the blood of the covenant? The Israelites agreed to the covenant God was making with them. The sprinkling of the blood represents life since blood is what sustains life. the blood set the people apart to live holy before God. The blood signifies that the covenant agreement was sealed and bonding. What is the blood of the covenant in the New Testament? The blood of the covenant in the New Testament refers to the blood that Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary. He was the sinless Lamb of God that was slain for the sins of the world.His blood is what seals our destiny. How is the Old Covenant similar to the New Covenant? They are similar in that both are sealed in blood for cleansing, justification and the acquittal of sin that no longer holds us liable for unrighteous acts. How are they different? The Old Covenant was written on stone tablets not in the heart. Unless applied to the heart there is no way that they could fulfill the requirements of the law. This was to show that they could not reach God by physical means. There had to be a better technique of justification and that method was through the precise blood of the Son of God. This can only happen by the piercing of the heart. Before the outward change can be accomplished the change has to come from within by a change of heart. Circumcision of the flesh verses circumcision of the heart.

In what sense is Israel a holy nation? Israel is a holy nation in that God chose them and set then apart from the rest of the world to be holy.This was a promise God had given Abraham and his descendants.It was through Israel that Christ would come into the world to fulfill all righteousness for all peoples of the world who accept Jesus as their Savior. What does it mean to be holy? To be holy means to be separated. We are to be diverse from the rest of the worlds associations. We are to think like this " We may be in this world but we are not of this world". We are called to a higher calling other than the temporal or secular effects that this world has to offer. Why do you think that personal holiness is deemphasized in our time? It has been in a slow progression, that it may seem as not to be so bad of a deal. One small pace at a time can go undetected until the whole world has become contaminated. I have heard this statement "What we do in moderation our children will do in excess". We have no one to blame but ourselves for allowing satin to deceive us. There are ample scriptures that warn us of his deceptive influential powers.For satin is a liar and a great con-artist and there is no truth in him. Staying in a close intimate relation with our creator and studying the scriptures we have the shield of faith and by the single word Jesus he has no choice but to abscond.But be aware of satin, for he knows more on less if the Holy Spirit is present in our lives or not and if not, instead of fleeing he will turn on you and attack you.

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From an emotional standpoint what does it feel like to take out and look over one of your treasured possessions? From an emotional standpoint I feel honored and thankful. My family is the most treasured possession but only second to God. My wife and I both pour out our love equally to each one but yet in different ways. We realize that they are only gifts God has given us to bless our lives. How was the idea of "treasured possession" fulfilled in Israel? God had spoken to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and made a covenant with them years earlier and now that Israel has become a nation the promise is being fulfilled. God chose Israel to be His "treasured possession" out of all the people in the world to bless them and then pass it forward to the rest of the world. It is by our faith in Christ Jesus that each and every one of us too can share in the promises. God has adopted us, who believe in His Son, as His possession as well. What does it feel like to be God's treasured possession as we Christians clearly are according to 1 Peter 2:9? It makes me feel very thankful and fortunate towards God's redemptive plain that by the precious Blood of The Lamb I have been washed.

What are the reasons that the people grumbled and complained? The people have exhausted their food supply that they brought out of Egypt. In a desert setting that would be expected in such a harsh environment. A habitual love of an unproblematic life style is what most of us prefer. Here in this narrative of the Israelites they were complaining about their living conditions. They recollected that in Egypt even though they were in slavery at least they had a food supply and ample water. Being delivered from slavery was what they had been preying for, for quite some time and at last their preys have been answered.Now with their new freedom they face a different life style. They are now dealing with normal life conditions of survival but in a different setting. They seem to be complaisant with the previous life even though they were in bondage. Due to their lack of understanding they didn't know which they favored. Once an event occurs that takes them outside of their familiar environment they become somewhat anxious. It is like being in uncharted water not knowing what direction to take and what lies in wait for them. They lose their faith and fear overtakes them. Then they begin to doubt, which can lead to grumbling and complaining. It is incredulous that just a short time earlier that the Israelites were complaining about their slavery, which the Lord delivered them from. Being content seemed not to be in their scope. I would venture to say that their are those today that can't find true contentment in their live's regardless of their circumstances.We must remember that God is at work behind the scenes working out things for our good no matter how it looks. In Philippians chapter four the Apostle Paul states that he had learnt the secret of being truly content."I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Union with the living exalted Christ is the secret of of being content and the source of abiding strength. How do fear and faith relate to grumbling? Fear and faith relate to grumbling in that they both are based on belief. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Fear is credited to unbelief, which is obnoxious to God. What symptoms of grumbling do you see in your own life? When adversity surfaces that take me out of my comfort zone I too am faced with anguish. But regardless of my anguish I can always look back and see where God as always pulled me through. It may not have always been to my aspiration but I can see that it has always been for my good every time. What should you do about it? Prey that my faith will be strengthened.

Why is God's glory important in the Exodus? God's glory is important because He wants the attention of the Israelites.They have been enslaved for over four hundred years. I would think that after that length of time the Israelites might have been skeptical about the ability of God. They had been preying and crying out to God to no avail. God was demonstrating to the Israelites through the miracles He was performing that He was God, the one and only and that they could place their trust and faith in Him. As to the Egyptians He was revealing Himself to them as well. Drastic measures sometimes requires drastic actions. If they had only submitted to God they would have been spared the heartache. Pride always comes before the fall. Here in this account pride in the heart turns to pain in the heart. How is recognition of his glory important to faith,holiness and reverence? To recognize his glory is to place our faith in Him and this is what pleases God. Our God is a Holy God and cannot look upon sin. Therefore if we accept Christ as our Savior we are covered in righteousness and are sanctified.Now God can look upon us as his children and he becomes our father who will always be there by our side. Reverence is the respect that is due to God for who He is and what he is. He gave His one and only Son as a sacrifice in order for us to become sanctified. We owe everything to God for what he has done and thus we are to give to God the reverence he deserves. By remembering that God is in control of everything. We are nothing apart from God and all things come from God. When we become prideful we can be assured that our fall is not far.

Why did the people blame Moses for the advancing Egyptian army? They blamed Moses because he was their leader and mediator between them and God. They looked to Moses for direction so the blame fell on him. It has been said that hindsight is better then foresight. They had just witnessed all the miracles God had performed in Egypt and still they were skeptical of God's ability to protect and provide for their needs. It would seem by now the should have some indication of a growing faith in God. Because of fear and lack of faith they are not able to become fearless and courageous. What motivates their fear? Because of the Egyptians approaching them they begin to panic. They are hemmed in by the Red Sea with no way of escape, so they thought. I am sure that their thoughts were on their families and small children, who had no idea of what was taking place. The fear of dieing in the desert was bearing heavy on their minds. Who are the people really blaming? They really placing the blame on God, for Moses was just following the instructions which God was giving him. How does Moses respond to their blame and fear? Moses responds with encouraging words. He tells them not to fear, stand firm and hold their ground. After they had done all that they could do the next step is to stand still and wait with expectation for God to make His next move. The battle which was to take place was solely in His hands for His honor and glory. Why doesn't Moses defend himself from their unfair criticism? Moses doesn't defend himself because he is not at fault. The underlying trouble is with Pharaoh himself because of the hardness of his heart. God is a loving and merciful God. God doesn't just right out want to destroy the Egyptians. They are in fact bringing this on themselves. God is simply trying to reveal himself as the one true God even to the Egyptians. God has given us something special and that is "Freedom", freedom of choice. Everyone has this freedom and everyone chooses. In this instance Pharaoh has turned this freedom into "Terrible Freedom" for himself and the nation he represents. He is persistent in his thinking you have to give him that. His reluctance to submit will only humility to himself and honor and glory to God. How do the people respond to Moses words? The people respond by placing one foot ahead of the other, straight forward. They have regained their focus on what lies ahead and once again placing their trust in God and willing to follow Moses as their leader.

Why was obedience so important to the people's deliverance? Obedience was the key to deliverance because obedience is linked to faith and without faith it is impossible to please God. By obeying God they put their confidence in Him for the welfare of their existence. Why is obedience so important to our delivery from "sin, the flesh and the devil? By being obedient to God's commands we place our lives into His hands. He is our creator who wants only what is best for us. His aspiration is that none should perish but be delivered foe the clutches of the Devil.In order for this to take place we must be obedient. Trust and obey for there is no other way. Is there any discipleship without obedience? Discipleship is the adherence of the one you desire to follow and to learn about. So unless your desire is something other than having a will to obey then there cannot be any discipleship. Does a person who says he believes in Jesus but don't obey Him have real faith? No because where your heart is there will be your treasures. We simply can't straddle the fence so to say. We can't say one thing and then do something that which is contrary to what we admit.

In what sense is Christ our Passover Lamb? Christ met all the requirements of God. Christ was without sin and lived the perfect life which qualified him as the substitute sacrificial "Lamb of God". In what sense are we marked with his blood? By placing out faith in what Christ accomplished on the Cross - and the blood that he shed- ours sins are covered. God can now look upon those who have received by faith what Christ has done, as being sanctified. Animal sacrifices were required that their blood would cover sin. These sacrifices where provisional. This was because the blood of animals couldn't meet the requirements needed. God had a much better plan in mind. In the age of technology in which we live this would be called an up-grade. Indisputably the plan for Jesus Christ was much more appropriate. No longer were the daily sacrifices of animals needed. Christ our Lord had only to die once and for all. In what sense does God's judgment pass over us because of Christ's blood? If we accept Christ as our savior through faith and become baptized, we are united with Him in His death and resurrection and are spared the judgment.

Why do we tend to fight our battles "in the flesh" rather than using spiritual weapons? We fight our battles in the flesh because we are living in the flesh we see only those things that are tangible and try to resolve those issues in the flesh. We tend to forget that there are spiritual forces at work around us all the time, which can influence our behavior. The forces of good and bad are constantly at war with each other fighting to gain control over us. We must remember that we wrestle not with flesh and blood but against demonic forces that are trying to gain control over us. I once read a book "The Present Darkness" which reveals how angels and demons can influence our behavior. We must be mindful of what is going on in this spiritual world, which we cannot see so that it will not govern our lives inappropriately. Why do we so often mistake the human enemy for the spiritual enemy? See above. When will God fight our battles and when won't he? God always stands ready to fight our battles especially over the forces of darkness. But sometimes I think he wants us to have a role in those battles as well. They could be a test of our strength of the Holy Spirit within us to determine our faithfulness . With each confrontation we should gain that much more confidence and boldness. This is our purpose and this is our mission.

Why didn't Moses accept Pharaoh's compromise? Moses was speaking in behalf of God. The demands were straight forward and right to the point with no mention of an alternative source.To give way to compromise would not have been in line with God's will. In what instances should church leaders accept compromise? Compromise should be accepted when it is for the good of the church.One example would be management of church funds. We all have different opinions and think differently. Also we must learn to be flexible and take into consideration what others think or feel.As long as compromise is done in unison and the church continues with the great commission the Lord gave us it should be allowed. In what instances is it wrong for church leaders to compromise? Anything that would change the word of God should not be compromised. His attributes never change. He is the same today as He was yesterday and for all eternity. His word stands firm throughout the ages.

The church is one body in Christ. This body is divided among its members which has many roles of duties. Each has a deferent function within the church. Harmony in the church is what makes everything work in unison. If one part gets out of balance then the whole church feels the effect. When this happens then it is the leaders responsibility to confront the problem. The leader may then become reluctant to approach the problem in fear that it possibly my result in a brake up or division within the church. To let such things go unchecked will only bring further dissensions. The leader is to be intrepid yet have a loving spirit when confronting the issue at hand. Once the issue is addressed the church will be able to move forward in a manner that is pleasing to the Lord as well as the whole congregation.

1) Why did Moses blame God for his troubles? 1) Moses was blaming God for it was God who sent Moses to Pharaoh.I feel that everyone in this narrative that all had something to learn. It has been said that nothing good comes easy and patience is a virtue. God was trying to build character in Moses and reveal more of Himself to the Hebrews as well as to the Pharaoh and his kingdom. Moses probably thought he was just going to walk in, tell the Pharaoh what God said and that would be the end of the story. Pharaoh didn't know nothing of the God of the Hebrews. In his eye he was a god himself over the subjects of his kingdom. Since the Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go and placed more of a workload on them Moses began to feel defeated from the start. So there goes Moses like most of us running like a puppy with its tail between its legs. God doesn't wear a timepiece strapped to His wrist for He is the creator of time.The lessons to be learned would take just that, time. In the end all involved would finally submit that God is the one and only and is Lord over His creation. 2)Why are Moses ans Aaron so stubborn, do you think? Was it fear? was it unbelief? Or both perhaps? 2)It probably was a mixture of both. This was a whole new ball game. Neither of the two had taken on anything like this before. This was more than they could bear. Short on faith with disbelief the idea of backing out probably ran through their minds. God who knows us better than we know ourselves, knew that both Moses and Aaron were the right men for the job.It was going to take for both of them to realize that God was with them and eventually learn that they could place all their in God, as He kept true to His word in all that He said that he would do. 3) Why does god have to command Moses and Aaron? 3) God gave the command because Moses and Aaron both were hesitant to do God's will. God had a plain in which He choose the both of them to execute. To refuse would only lead to squander in which God's anger could be kindled.

Why are we so afraid to obey God when He puts on our hearts to do something decisive? Because of feeling of inadequacies that we may feel. Prier pressure of what others may think of us. We often place things of this nature first instead of putting God first in our lives. We should remember that there is nothing greater than to place him first in our lives. How do we deal with fear when we feel it? By facing it for the sake of a higher cause. We build courage within ourselves. Each fear transforms to a badge of capability and fearlessness. What is the relationship of fear to courage? Courage is hard won through perseverance and growth.Without fear there would be no need for courage. Its value is in the fear it overcomes. Why is courage required in leaders and disciples? Without courage no one would be able to take the first step to obtain the goal set before them. Setting a example of courage may induce in others a sense of courage and hope.

1) why is God angry with Moses? 1) God is angry with Moses because of his refusal to respond to God's call in his life.Moses had many excuses to which God answered with assuredness that He would be with Moses in those times when Moses needed it. Yet with all that God had told him Moses was still reluctant to respond. 2) What was Moses' basic sin? 2) Moses' basic sin was disobedience. I think that he believed in God and had a reverence for God. I think that after forty years as a shepherd it had humbled Moses to the point that he felt inadequate for the job. Forty years is a long time. Moses had become quite content in his own comfort zone. Not only that he may have been living with fear and guilt of the events in his past. He had committed murder in Egypt and escaped justice. To go back to Egypt he may have felt he would have to face the consequences of his earlier actions. He was in his earlier life bold and daring but now humble. He may not have understood how God could call him to such a task knowing that he had taken a life my murder. This may have been playing in Moses' mind as well. God can see the good in us even when we can't. All we have to do is yield to his call and let God work through us. 3) Has God ever been angry with you, do you think? 3) Yes on many occasions. 4) How did Moses appease God's anger? 4) By finally excepting the task God had called him to do.

1) Does Moses' response to God's call reflect a low self image, true humility or lack of faith? 1) I think all three are present in Moses. While in Egypt he was educated and lived a life of luxury and had the best of things. By killing the Egyptian he showed that he was a patriot to his people. Moses action was spontaneous and decisive. He had a sense of pride by taking the matter into his own hands. The only thing wrong was his approach and timing. He still had a lot to learn. It has been said that pride comes before the fall. This change would come as his step down from a higher standard in his life style when he became a shepherd. God had a plain for Moses and what better way to start than an on the job training program by becoming a Shepherd of his father in-laws sheep.The sheep would have to become acquainted with Moses. The sheep would come to recognize his voice and trust in his protection as time went on. God was changing Moses character for a far greater call than a shepherd over sheep. He just had to gain self confidence in himself and learn to place his trust in God. One must learn to crawl before he walks so this was the task at hand- the learning process that by a daily experience with God by his side he would eventually learn to trust that God would be by his side through it all and a close relationship would emerge. 2) How does God reassure him? 2) By telling him that he would be with my and teach him what to say. 3) How does God reassure us when we are called to impossible situation ? 3)By the presence of the Holy Spirit the Comforter which directs us in power and not that of fear. We can truly do all thing in Christ who strengthens us and this is without a spirit of fear.

Moses had good intentions but his approach was wrong. He sought justice for one his fellow Hebrews but his actions only brought judgement upon himself. He will have to flee to avoid that justice. We can see that he has a concern for his fellow man but taking such action into his own hands is not the answer. He has a conscience in the fact that he checked to see if anyone was looking before he committed murder. He is decisive and doesn't take into consideration the out come of his actions. The positive things in his character are strength and a willingness to help others. As to leadership ability at this point in time he has none. To be a true leader one has to earn the respect of the ones you are to lead. Moses has not earned that respect yet.More than not taking things into your own hands will only bring more trouble.

According to these parables in this lesson,in what ways is the Kingdom small? It is small because only the people who chose to accept Christ as their Savior will enter the Kingdom. Throughout the ages it is inconceivable the quantity of people who rejected a life Jesus compared to those who have accepted his call. Many are called but only a few are chosen. They may make the claim but Jesus sees the heart of man and what is truely on the inside. In what way does the Kingdom grow? It grows by witnessing to people one heart at a time. Then hoping that the Holy Spirit will convict them that they are seperated from God by sin. May the light of God open their Spititual eye. In what way is the Kingdom door narrow? It is small because there is only one entrance and that is by way of "The Old Rugged Cross" of Calvary. Only those who have accepted Jesus by faith wil enter through the narrow door. In what way is the Kingdom banquet on the one hand, large and diverse, and on the other , selective? It is large and diverse because its guest are from all nations that have accepted Christ down though the years. It is selective due to the fact of the large amount who have rejected his call on their life. This is the sad part. How many opportunities have they put off something so important.With each rejection the next becomes that much easier until the Holy Spirit does not present its call on their hearts. For some the opportunity may be but one call and if refused they will enter eternity seperated from Gods love and not being able to gather on the shores of the Promised Land to meet loved one who have passed over before. The selection is ours. Answer the call today because for a second change may not present itself.

The great "feast in the kingdom of God" has quest from all over the world. Who are they? The quest will be people from all over the world Jews as well as the Gentiles. Anyone that has been born again and had a personal relationship with God through our Lord and Savior will attend this banquet. Who will be the ones thrown out of the feast? Those that will be thrown out are the ones that never confessed of their sins and repented. Why will they be excluded? Because they never responded to the Lords call on their live. These people probably had more than their share of opportunities and more than enough time. They only have their selves to blame.

Why do you think Jesus characterizes the entrance to the Kingdom here as narrow? I believe that the entrance shows restricted limitations. Not just anyone an enter.Only those who have a true repented heart and have been washed by the Blood of the Lamb. Those who have taken their share of the inheritance of the Kingdom.The narrow passage is singular meaning that there is only one means of our acceptance and that is by the way of The Old Rugged Cross. Why will many people try to enter and will not be allowed to? The reason I believe is that they are procrastinators. Many will put off to the last moment what is so important even to theit own distrustion. Truely the light that came into the world has been snuffed out by the devil. The lord is fair and just and desires that all have an opportunity to enter his kingdom. As it was in the days of Noah he told them of the coming judgement but they wre imprudent at heart. They thought that the Great Flood was just plain foolish. But once the door of the ark was closed their fate had been sealed. I have often heard my mother say for she is in her eighties and surely has been an eye witness to history. And that saying states that history repeats itself.If God says it will happen why question him. God is serious about sin. The bible says that today is the day of salvation so do not let it pass us by for with the blink of an eye it could be gone forever.

Q1) What is the point of the Parables of the Mustard Seed and the leaven? The main point of this parable is that the Kingdom of God seemingly had insignificant beginnings. It was introduced by the despised and rejected Jesus and his twelve unimpressive disciples. But a day willcome when its true greatness and power will be seen by the entire world. I feel that Jesus was using the examples of the mustard seed and the yeast to illustrate what faith can accomplish. The mustard seed may be small starting out but once full grown can become large enough to sustain live. The small aount of yeast within the dough that brings change to the composition can be symbolic as to what the Holy Spirit can do in our lives. How would this be an encourage to Jesus disciples who had expected an instant Messianic Kingdom? This would be an encouragement to their faith. They had been under Jeses' teaching for some time. they had been witnesses to all the miricles that he had done.They were learning that they could take Jesus at his word. Here he was telling them although we are starting out small in number that in time would experiance growth despite the opposition. How would it be encourging to people experiencing smammness or poverty i their lives? We are not to look at how small or how insignificant things aqppear. It has to do with faith that can move mountains.According to our faith so will it be done. Let us stand firm for if God is on our side who can be against us.