Lecture Notes on Scriptural Teachings and Observance

Introduction

• The lecture discusses the importance of following God's commandments and laws as outlined in the Bible.
• Emphasis is placed on obeying the commandments for salvation and as a distinction between salvation and being cut off.
• Reference to misunderstandings in modern churches about keeping the law.

Reading of the Law

Exodus 20:1-17 (The Ten Commandments)

• God declares Himself as the one who delivered Israel from Egypt.
• Prohibitions against idolatry, taking God's name in vain, and working on the Sabbath.
• Importance of honoring parents, and prohibitions against murder, adultery, stealing, false testimony, and coveting.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

• Conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments.
• Every action, whether secret or public, will be judged.

Revelation 22:14-15

• Those who keep His commandments are blessed and have access to the tree of life.
• Those outside the law include sorcerers, murderers, and idolaters.

Importance of Commandments

• Keeping the commandments is essential for salvation.
• Critique of modern teachings that dismiss the necessity of keeping God's laws.

Observance of the Sabbath and Feasts

Leviticus 23

• The Sabbath as a day of rest and holy convocation.
• Observance of annual Sabbaths and feasts, including Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Significance of the Passover and Unleavened Bread

• Passover: Represents the sacrifice of Jesus as the Lamb of God.
• Unleavened Bread: Symbolizes purging of sin and living without sin (unleavened = sin-free).
• Historical significance: Commemoration of Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

Exodus 12 and the Passover Event

• Blood of the lamb as protection against the death of the firstborn in Egypt.
• Importance of staying under the blood for salvation.

Deliverance from Egypt

Exodus 13-14

• Israelites' journey from Egypt and crossing the Red Sea.
• God’s miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage.
• God’s guidance through a pillar of cloud and fire.

Observance Instructions

• Deuteronomy 16: Command to keep the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread annually.
• Numbers 33: Detailed journey of Israelites from Egypt, emphasizing the timing of Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Clarification on New Testament Teachings

• Disproof of misconceptions about New Testament teachings against the law.
• Acts 18: Paul’s observance of the feast showing continuity with Old Testament laws.

Conclusion

• Importance of observing God’s commandments and feasts as reminders of God's deliverance and spiritual truths.
• Encouragement to understand and embrace both physical and spiritual meanings of biblical festivals.
• Reminder of the liberty and salvation that come through Jesus Christ.

Final Note on Celebrations

• Acknowledgement of cultural practices such as wine consumption during feasts, as outlined in Deuteronomy 14.
• Emphasis on the joy and spiritual significance of feasting before the Lord.