42 This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
43 And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory.
44 And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.
Many people talk about wanting to meet God, yet most are navigating blindly in hopes to meet him. People think we meet God through prayer, worship, or going to church. That is definitely possible however there is a surefire way that we can meet God every single day! I'm so thankful that the bible gives us the instructions directly from God on how to meet him daily.
The tabernacle was where God’s presence dwelled among the Israelites, and the door of the tabernacle was the meeting place between God and His people. In the New Testament, Jesus refers to Himself as the "door" (John 10:9), indicating that He is the way through which we enter into the presence of God.
God promised to meet with the Israelites at the door of the tabernacle. This meeting place symbolizes God’s desire to be present with His people, to guide them, and to communicate with them.
Not only does God meet us through Jesus and his gospel, he also does the job of sanctiftying. So many Christians are deceived into believing that we must sanctify ourselves through keeping the commandments. Just as the tabernacle was sanctified by God’s glory, so too are we sanctified by the presence and work of Jesus Christ. Our sanctification is not something we achieve through our own efforts. It is a gift, accomplished by Jesus through His death and resurrection. When we believe in Him, His righteousness and holiness are credited to us.
God repeatedly emphasizes, “I will sanctify.” This phrase underscores that sanctification is God’s work, not ours. The sanctification of the tabernacle, the altar, and the priests was entirely dependent on God’s action. The same is true for us today—our sanctification is God’s work, accomplished through Jesus Christ.
The most profound truth here is Exodus 29 is role the role we havein sanctification. We just need to believe and trust in Jesus. We do not need to strive to make ourselves holy. Believing in Jesus is the “work” we are called to do, and through that belief, His sanctification is applied to us.
Exodus 29:42-44 beautifully illustrates that sanctification is entirely the work of God. Just as the tabernacle, altar, and priests were sanctified by God’s glory, we too are sanctified by the glory and work of Jesus Christ. Our sanctification is not something we achieve; it is something we receive by faith.
When we try to sanctify ourselves through our own efforts, we miss the point of spiritual life. It’s not about striving to be perfect; it’s about believing in the One who is perfect and has already made us perfect. As we trust in Jesus, we are sanctified and set apart for God’s purposes, not by our own works, but by His grace and power. This truth is simple yet profound, and it’s at the heart of the Gospel. Jesus has done it all, and we are invited to simply believe and rest in His finished work.
Amen!
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2 Peter 2:1-2 (KJV)
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of."
One of the biggest challenges in Christianity is finding out who truly is Christian and who is a false prophet.
In 2 Peter 2:1-2, the Apostle Peter gives a warning about the presence of false prophets and false teachers. These individuals infiltrate the church subtly, bringing in “damnable heresies” that even deny “the Lord that bought them.” Their teachings often focus heavily on self-effort, works, and self-righteousness, rather than the true gospel of grace. The result is confusion and destruction, as they lead people away from the freedom found in Jesus Christ.
False prophets often emphasize what people must do to become righteous. The advocate for keeping the commandments, following rules, and striving to attain holiness through their own efforts. They present a religion of self, where righteousness is something to be earned or maintained by works. This kind of teaching directly contradicts the gospel, which tells us that our righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
The true gospel message is that Jesus has perfected us forever through His sacrifice on the cross.
Our righteousness is a gift from God, not something we achieve through our efforts or adherence to the law. False teachers, however, deny this truth, preaching a gospel of works. 2 Peter 2:2 describes how "many shall follow their pernicious ways." This highlights the subtle but dangerous allure of following or trusting in yourself.
Following your way is what makes us false teachers because Jesus is THE way, meaning only way.
The "lust of the flesh" in this context is not just about obvious sins, but about the pride and self-reliance. When people believe that their works and obedience are what make them righteous, they are relying on the flesh, not on God's grace.
Self-righteousness is a form of pride that believes we can earn God’s favor by our own deeds. This is a trap because it leads us away from trusting in Jesus’ finished work. To rely on anything other than Jesus for our righteousness is to deny the sufficiency of His sacrifice.
These false teachers preach keeping the commandments and living righteously, but they neglect the foundational truth of the gospel: that our righteousness is from Christ alone. Even if we were to keep all the commandments, without the precious blood of Jesus, none of us could get to heaven. Good works are important as evidence of our faith, but they are not the basis of our salvation.
You can do "good works" without Jesus but you can never get to heaven of that alone.
The grace of God must always be our focus, not our self-efforts or perceived goodness.
Simply put, false prophets or teachers will always place works above the grace of God.
The true message we are called to preach is one of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This is the gospel that saves, transforms, and sets people free. We must proclaim it boldly and clearly. People need to understand that it is not by works but by grace that we are saved and perfected forever in Jesus.
Amen!!
1 Corinthians 13:2 (KJV)
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
It's sad to see so many people caught up on "prophecy" and "gifts". When we read the bible we can see the heart of God through Paul who wrote 14 epistles.
Paul emphasizes the supreme importance of "charity," which is often translated as love.
He declares that even if someone possesses great spiritual gifts—such as prophecy, knowledge, or faith powerful enough to move mountains—without love, it all amounts to nothing. The core message is the gospel: the love of Jesus Christ, which is the foundation of our salvation. It is the greatest gift we receive. Charity or love is not about good deeds, obedience, or faith, it is about Jesus Christ Himself. Jesus is the embodiment of God’s love for us.
It's not about our deeds, it's about his!
Jesus is uncoditional love in action expressed through God. He came to earth, lived a perfect life, and willingly died on the cross because of His immense love for us.
It is crucial to understand that Jesus did not come to save us because of our merits, our works, or our accolades. God’s love for us is not based on what we can do for Him but what he did for us. Salvation is a gift given out of love, not earned by our own efforts. God the Father and Jesus both sacrificed for us because they love us, not because we are deserving.
It truly sets us free. When we place our faith in Jesus, we receive His righteousness, and we are made perfect in the eyes of God. It is not our obedience, our ability to follow the law, or our spiritual accomplishments that make us righteous. It is solely the love of Jesus, poured out on the cross, that justifies us and brings us into a right relationship with God.
Many believers today are caught up in the pursuit of spiritual gifts, desiring prophecy, miracles, tongues, and other manifestations. While these gifts were present in the early church, Paul makes it clear that they are not the most important thing. In 1 Corinthians 13, he explains that gifts will pass away, but love—true charity—will remain forever. The greatest gift we must focus on is the love of Jesus expressed through the gospel. It is the love that saves, redeems, and transforms us not the gifts.
To truly live in the love of Jesus means to accept the gospel, rest in His finished work, and share this love with others.
It means recognizing that our worth and righteousness come from His love, not from anything we do.
The love of Jesus calls us to let go of our efforts to earn God’s favor and to simply rest in the grace He has provided. This love should be the central focus of our lives and the message we proclaim to the world.Are you focusing more on gifts and accomplishments, or are you centered on the love of Jesus that has saved you? Recenter your heart on the gospel and the profound love of Jesus Christ. Remember that you are perfect and righteous in God’s eyes because of His love, not because of anything you have done. Share this message of love and salvation with those around you, letting them know that it is the greatest gift of all.
Amen!
Romans 6:11 (KJV)
11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We often find ourselves in a battle with the flesh. We have trouble getting rid of those old desires and habits that pull us away from God. It can be discouraging when we stumble or when the temptations of the flesh seem overwhelming. But there is a profound truth that we must always remember.
In the eyes of the Lord, we are already perfect because of Jesus Christ. Our struggles with the flesh do not define our identity. The gospel of Jesus Christ defines who we truly are. Romans 6:11 tells us to "reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord." This verse is a powerful reminder that our old sinful nature has been crucified with Christ. When Jesus died on the cross, He paid the penalty for all our sins—past, present, and future.
Because of His sacrifice, we are no longer slaves to sin. We are dead to sin and alive to God.
We cannot just understand and take this as some sort of theological concept. It is a fact and we must live out the this truth daily. In Christ, we are made perfect. God sees us as holy and righteous forever. Our perfection is not based on our performance or ability to resist temptation; it is based entirely on what Jesus has done for us. This is the gospel that set us free from the power of sin and made us perfect in Christ.
It is easy to get caught up in our struggles with the flesh and to focus on our shortcomings. But God calls us to shift our focus away from the flesh and onto the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The more we focus on the truth of the gospel, the less power the flesh will have over us.
When we fix our eyes on Jesus and the finished work of the cross, we find the strength to live in the freedom He has given us. This message of freedom is not just for us; it is for the whole world. We are called to preach the gospel to those around us, to share the good news that Jesus has set us free from sin and made us perfect in Him.
This is the message that the world desperately needs to hear. I hope starting from today we can focus only on the gospel and turn away from our flesh since it's already dead in the eyes of God. Amen!
