Altars in Biblical Context and Covenant Renewal
Delve into the significance of altars made of unhewn stones, the renewal of covenants with God, and the symbolism behind setting up altars in various biblical narratives. Discover the spiritual journey towards the altar of God and the faithfulness exhibited by figures like Joshua and Abram.
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Back to the Altar Joshua 8:30-35
Are we moving closer to the altar of God, or further away?
Why did Joshua take the people to Mount Ebal and set up an altar?
And it shall come about, when Jehovah your God shall bring you into the land where you are entering to possess it, that you shall set the blessing on Mount Gerizim, and the curse on Mount Ebal. Deuteronomy 11:29 UASV
And Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Look the blood of the covenant, which Jehovah has made with you in accordance with all these words. Exodus 24:8 UASV
Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, To your offspring I will give this land. So he built there an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. Genesis 12:7 ESV
Why would God choose to renew the Covenant, with Israel, after having conquered Jericho and Ai?
As we stay bold, faithful, and courageous to the Word of God, we will take land and be able to stand in our world.
What is the significance of the altar of unhewn stones ?
And if you make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stones, for if you wield your tool on it you profane it. Exodus 20:25 UASV
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of your own doing, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no man may boast. Ephesians 2:8 9 UASV
But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. 1 Corinthians 1:27 29 ESV
It is not the beauty of the man-made religion that gives the sinner forgiveness, but the blood on the altar. -Pastor Warren Weirsbe
For the soul of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the soul. Leviticus 17:11 UASV
atonement [3722] kpar - verb meaning to cover, to forgive, to expiate, to reconcile. Persons made reconciliation with God for their sins by imposing something that would appease God and cover the sinner with righteousness. In the OT that was the blood of sacrifices (Ex. 30:10).
Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their error and did not destroy them; he turned away his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath. Psalm 78:38 UASV
Now Joshua was clothed in filthy garments and was standing before the angel. And the angel said to those who were standing before him, Remove the filthy garments from him. And to him he said, Look, I have taken your error away from you, and I will clothe you with fine garments. Zechariah 3:3 4 UASV
Why was Israel commanded to offer Burnt Offerings and Well-being Offerings (or Peace Offering) to the LORD ? (v.31)
And he shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him. Leviticus 1:4 UASV
Propitiation meaning turning away of anger by the offering of a gift .
Propitiation means turning away of anger by the offering of a gift (Rom.3:25; Heb 2:17; 1 Jn 2:2; 4:10).
The Burnt Offering if meant to free the worshipper from the consequences of sin, to protect him/her from God s wrath.
lay [55564] sma- means to lay on, to uphold, to sustain. It also means to lean, or to press against (Amos 5:19). Also, when the Lord upholds, supports, and sustains someone (Ps. 3:5-6; Isa 59:16; 63:5).
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his soul as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 UASV
knowing that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you were redeemed from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but it was with precious blood, as of an unblemished and spotless lamb, that of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18 19 UASV
He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. Hebrews 7:27 UASV
And there you shall eat before the Lord your God, and you shall rejoice, you and your households, in all that you undertake, in which the Lord your God has blessed you. Deuteronomy 12:7 ESV
In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 1 Corinthians 11:25 ESV
And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words. Exodus 24:8 ESV
but if we are walking in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:7 9 UASV
What is our sacrifce today? Is there a requirement on our behalf as response to God s goodness in Jesus?
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15 16 ESV
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30 31 ESV
