Exodus – Week 32, April 7, 2024

“The root of idolatry is that men do not believe that God is with them unless He is physically present.” – James Varnadore

“Jesus did not come to turn bad people into good people, he came to turn the dead into the living!” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“Anything that is set apart for God is holy…[The royal priesthood were] common men set apart and transformed for holy and royal purpose.” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“The position of the Altar just inside the entrance to the court made it as clear as symbology could that the beginning of fellowship between God and man must be in sacrifice. This altar speaks of the cross of Christ, and of the fact that He is actually the One who died in man’s stead. ” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“Literally torn in His crucifixion, both Christ and, symbolically, the temple veil, opened the way for access into God’s presence.” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“The precise and perfect dimensions of the tabernacle indicate a sense of order amid chaos.” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“What was at the center of concern was not a building or a ritual but the Lord Himself, being present as a gift to His people .” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“God is concerned with how we worship Him. Many make determinations that we can worship God as we see fit; this is contrary to scripture.” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“There were three symbols of God’s glory: the cloud, the fire, and the voice.” ~Pastor James Varnadore

“The New Testament, likewise, teaches that justification comes solely by faith in God, but only obedient Christians will obtain the full inheritance that God has promised.” ~Pastor James Varnadore