According to the Pattern

According to the Pattern

Introduction:

As Christians and as a local congregation, we need to be committed to having a biblical identity. The key to having a biblical identity is give heed to Jesus (Acts 3:19-22). Having a biblical identity: means we must examine the scriptures and conform our lives & religious practices to what has been revealed. God wants us to do what He said to do: not as we please.

I. A look at a familiar text: Heb. 8:5

A. Moses was warned by God to: make all things according to the ______________.

B. Many features of OT system were put into place by God to picture what would eventually become reality through ____________________.

1. Heb. 9:11; 10:1 – ____________ – a shadow of good things to come.

C. When studying passages like this – we must carefully explore for any underlying ______________________ that pertain to _____________.

1. God has expressed His mind to us: Heb. 1:1-2 – we have ____________________________ to follow.

II. The principle in Hebrews 8:5.

A. God’s ___________________ is carried out when His plan is followed.

B. We might restate the principle in this context:

1. God, in his perfect mind, forms a purpose, then He reveals His pattern, with admonitions to follow His instructions.

2. Only when man ___________ His pattern is God’s purpose carried out.

3. Stated negatively: if we do not follow God’s pattern, we ___________ to carry out His purpose.

C. What if Moses ignored God’s pattern – followed his own plan?

III. A practical application: the local church.

A. God, in His wisdom, set up the local church.

B. When God set up the church – let there be no doubt – God had certain purposes in mind.

C. What does the pattern suggest:

1. On ____________ and ________________? Acts 14:23

2. On our ___________ and _____________? Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 4:6

a) If we refuse this – our souls in danger – Gal. 1:6-9

3. on the way we use church resources in ______________________ – 1 Cor. 16:3; 2 Cor. 9:11-13

a) What is the pattern? Church funds sent to ___________________.

4. On the way we worship.

a) There’s a reason for singing _____ __________. Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16

b) We put 100% trust/faith in God, knowing our ___________ depend on it.

c) Same true w/the LS; prayer; preaching; giving. Follow pattern so worship will be acceptable.

IV. What about those who do not follow the pattern?

1. God has spoken clearly about _______________ and _________________.

B. Eph. 5:11 – what does God say? See also 2 John 9; Psa. 1:1

C. This is not arrogance. Not haughtiness. It ______ about respecting the pattern.

1. 1 Pet 3:15 – w/gentleness; meekness; 2 Tim. 2:24-26

Conclusion:

A. What we have talked about today – not a matter of being conservative or sound. It is a matter of _____________ ___________________.

1. Acts 2:42 – it about continuing in the apostle’s ___________________.

B. God’s instruction manual tells us how to be saved? Have you been saved?



According to the Pattern Introduction: As Christians and as a local congregation, we need to be committed to having a biblical identity. The key to having a biblical identity is give heed to Jesus (Acts 3:19-22). Having a biblical identity: means we must examine the scriptures and conform our lives & religious practices to what has been revealed. God wants us to do what He said to do: not as we please. I. A look at a familiar text: Heb. 8:5 A. Moses was warned by God to: make all things according to the ______________. B. Many features of OT system were put into place by God to picture what would eventually become reality through ____________________. 1. Heb. 9:11; 10:1 – ____________ – a shadow of good things to come. C. When studying passages like this – we must carefully explore for any underlying ______________________ that pertain to _____________. 1. God has expressed His mind to us: Heb. 1:1-2 – we have ____________________________ to follow. II. The principle in Hebrews 8:5. A. God’s ___________________ is carried out when His plan is followed. B. We might restate the principle in this context: 1. God, in his perfect mind, forms a purpose, then He reveals His pattern, with admonitions to follow His instructions. 2. Only when man ___________ His pattern is God’s purpose carried out. 3. Stated negatively: if we do not follow God’s pattern, we ___________ to carry out His purpose. C. What if Moses ignored God’s pattern – followed his own plan? III. A practical application: the local church. A. God, in His wisdom, set up the local church. B. When God set up the church – let there be no doubt – God had certain purposes in mind. C. What does the pattern suggest: 1. On ____________ and ________________? Acts 14:23 2. On our ___________ and _____________? Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 4:6 a) If we refuse this – our souls in danger – Gal. 1:6-9 3. on the way we use church resources in ______________________ – 1 Cor. 16:3; 2 Cor. 9:11-13 a) What is the pattern? Church funds sent to ___________________. 4. On the way we worship. a) There’s a reason for singing _____ __________. Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16 b) We put 100% trust/faith in God, knowing our ___________ depend on it. c) Same true w/the LS; prayer; preaching; giving. Follow pattern so worship will be acceptable. IV. What about those who do not follow the pattern? 1. God has spoken clearly about _______________ and _________________. B. Eph. 5:11 – what does God say? See also 2 John 9; Psa. 1:1 C. This is not arrogance. Not haughtiness. It ______ about respecting the pattern. 1. 1 Pet 3:15 – w/gentleness; meekness; 2 Tim. 2:24-26 Conclusion: A. What we have talked about today – not a matter of being conservative or sound. It is a matter of _____________ ___________________. 1. Acts 2:42 – it about continuing in the apostle’s ___________________. B. God’s instruction manual tells us how to be saved? Have you been saved?