Thematic Bible: Had
Thematic Bible
Church of israel » Had » Appointed ordinances
since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better.
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You must instruct them in the laws and the teachings. Show them how to live and tell them what to do.
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The first covenant had ordinances for divine service, and an earthly sanctuary.
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Church of israel » Had » An ordained ministry
Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.
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Jehovah then set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the Ark of the covenant of Jehovah. They were to stand before Jehovah to serve and pronounce blessings in his name until this day.
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Church of israel » Had » A spiritual church within it
It is not as if the word of God failed. Not all who come from Israel are really Israel. It is not because they are Abraham's that they are all children, but: What will be called 'your seed' will be through Isaac. (Genesis 21:12) That is, the children of the flesh are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as seed.
God has not rejected his people whom he first knew. Do you remember what the Scripture says about Elijah? How he made intercession to God against Israel? Jehovah, they have killed your prophets, and torn down your altars. I am left alone, and they seek my life. (1 Kings 19:14, 18) What does God say in answer to him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. read more.
Even so at this present time there is a remnant chosen according to God's grace. If it is by grace then it is no longer on the basis of works. Otherwise grace is not grace (undeserved kindness). But if it is of works then it is not by grace. Otherwise works are no longer works. What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks. The chosen ones have obtained it, and the rest were blinded (rendered stupid) (hardened) (made insensitive).
Even so at this present time there is a remnant chosen according to God's grace. If it is by grace then it is no longer on the basis of works. Otherwise grace is not grace (undeserved kindness). But if it is of works then it is not by grace. Otherwise works are no longer works. What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks. The chosen ones have obtained it, and the rest were blinded (rendered stupid) (hardened) (made insensitive).
Church of israel » Had » Appointed feasts
Tell the Israelites: 'These are the appointed festivals with Jehovah. You must announce these as holy assemblies.
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I hate your New Moon Festivals and your appointed festivals. They are a burden to me. I am tired of putting up with them.
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Church of israel » Had » An appointed place of worship
You should seek Jehovah at the place Jehovah your God chooses out of all your tribes. This is where he will dwell and establish his name. This is where you should go.
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Church of israel » Had » The divine presence manifested in it
I will dwell among the sons of Israel and will be their God. They shall know that I am Jehovah their God who brought them out of the land of Egypt, that I might dwell among them. I am Jehovah their God!