Otherside Pt.3 // Worship - Tobi Ford-Western // Exodus 27:20-21

About this episode

This sermon explores the holiness of God through the symbolism of the tabernacle and the bronze altar in Exodus, emphasizing the need to approach God on His terms and highlighting Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament sacrifices.

This sermon explores the holiness of God through the symbolism of the tabernacle and the bronze altar in Exodus. It highlights that God must be approached on His terms, not ours, and that His commands are given not to restrict us, but to draw us safely into His presence. The message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of every sacrifice, altar, and ceremony in the Old Testament - the perfect Lamb of God who took our place on the cross so that sinners could be forgiven and welcomed into God’s family. Through Christ, we no longer rely on rituals or sacrifices, but have direct access to God’s presence, grace, and transforming love.

People in this episode

Host: Emmanuel

Guest: Tobi Ford-Western

Topics covered

• holiness of God
• symbolism of the tabernacle
• bronze altar
• sacrifice
• direct access to God
• grace
• transforming love

Keywords

• holiness
• tabernacle
• bronze altar
• sacrifice
• Jesus Christ
• forgiveness
• God's presence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Exodus

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