Strange Fire | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Strange Fire" is the ninth sermon in this series. Early on in the history of tabernacle worship, perhaps even the first day, two priests died due to offering worship in their own way instead of the way God had prescribed it. God takes worship seriously and worship should happen on God’s terms, not ours. Leviticus 10 serves as a stern reminder to us to worship God in God’s ways only.

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Launch Day | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Launch Day" is the eighth sermon in this series. Leviticus 9 records the inaugural worship service under the Levitical sacrificial system. After 7 chapters of instruction and then the ordination of the priests, worship in the tabernacle is finally ready to begin.

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Priestly Ordination | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Priestly Ordination" is the seventh sermon in this series. The priests were a crucial part of the Levitical worship structure. For the priests to serve as mediators for the people, they had to be consecrated, or “set apart,” as holy ministers of God. These ordinations showed the seriousness of their role in worship.

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Priestly Provisions and Perpetuity | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Priestly Provisions and Perpetuity" is the sixth sermon in this series. The priests’ job was never ending and exhausting. The fire of the altar had to burn continually, with no end. This meant that sacrifices were always available to the people, in a sovereign reminder that God was always available to them in covenant love. In light of a constant duty of mediation, God’s people were to provide for the priests vocationally.

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Guilt Offerings | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Guilt Offerings" is the fifth sermon in this series. The guilt offering had to do with instances where payments were necessary to right the wrong that was committed. From this offering, we learn that those who are made right with God must have a desire to have right relationships with others as well.

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Sin Offerings | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Sin Offerings" is the fourth sermon in this series. The sin offering helped Levitical worshippers recognize unintentional sin in their lives and restored fellowship with God. This offering was for all people regardless of social status or season of life. It reminds us that sin is always present, and we always stand in need of God’s grace.

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Peace Offerings | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Peace Offerings" is the third sermon in this series. The peace offering was an offering of communal fellowship. It culminated with a meal among the worshippers and the priests. It reflected peace with God as well as peace with one another in community.

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Grain Offerings | UNFINISHED BUSINESS

"Grain Offerings" is the second sermon in this series. The grain offering represented the joyful giving of worship to God. As we see here, the gospel reminds us of our removed sin and brings us joyfully into worship.

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