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“I am the LORD your God” Part 13: Getting right with God Exodus 32-40. Steve Petch Sunday 22 nd April 2012. What do you feel is the worst sin you have ever committed?. How do I get right with God when I fail?. Moses’ Seven Mount Sinai Climbing Experiences:. A call to obedience
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“I am the LORD your God” Part 13: Getting right with God Exodus 32-40 Steve Petch Sunday 22nd April 2012
Moses’ Seven Mount Sinai Climbing Experiences: • A call to obedience • A warning to prepare • *** God descends on the mountain *** • A warning about God’s holiness • *** The Ten Commandments *** • Life application of the Ten Commandments • *** The Covenant made *** • Instructions on worship • *** The Golden Calf: the Covenant is broken *** • Moses intercedes for the people • The Covenant is restored • *** The Tabernacle is Built ***
How did they get right with God when they failed? • It started with revelation • It depended on a mediator – Moses • It was God’s gift of grace • It needed a sacrifice – the shedding of blood • This resulted in their complete restoration • It opened the way for an ongoing relationship with God
How can we get right with God when we fail? It starts with revelation… … Jesus reveals God to us
How can we get right with God when we fail? It depends on a mediator… … Jesus is our mediator
How can we get right with God when we fail? It is a gift of God’s grace… … grace comes to us through Jesus
How can we get right with God when we fail? It needs a sacrifice, the shedding of blood… … Jesus’ blood has been shed for us
How can we get right with God when we fail? It results in our complete restoration… … Jesus restores us completely
How can we get right with God when we fail? It opens the way for an ongoing relationship with God our Father… … which is ours through Jesus
What do you feel is the worst sin you have ever committed? • Jesus brings us revelation • Jesus is our mediator • God’s grace comes to us through Jesus • Jesus’ blood has been shed for us • Jesus restores us completely • Jesus opens the way for an ongoing relationship with God
How do I get right with God when I fail? • Jesus brings us revelation • Jesus is our mediator • God’s grace comes to us through Jesus • Jesus’ blood has been shed for us • Jesus restores us completely • Jesus opens the way for an ongoing relationship with God
“I am the LORD your God” Part 13: Getting right with God Exodus 32-40 Steve Petch Sunday 22nd April 2012