Oakhaven Church's Podcast

Give it a listen!

Exodus Number 12 "Priests, Place and Presence"

Send to Friends | Leave a Comment | Download | Permalink

June 08, 2009 09:10 AM PDT

This sermon covers material from Exodus 29-33:6. In these chapters God consecrates his priesthood for service among His people. The physical presence of God becomes evident through the smells of the burnt sacrifices and incense, the stain of blood from the slaughter of bulls and lambs and the eating of portions of some of the sacrifices. There is action, there is sensory involvement at every turn. The people of God could not help but observe that Yahweh is at work among them. The activity of God is evident and observable. The tabernacle is set in order. Craftsmen are empowered with guidance and the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the midst of God's unmistakable presence however, we experience an echo of the fall of man in Genesis. At this time when God's presence is ever so vivid, the people of God make a golden calf and worship the idol of their making. The wages of this sin brings death to 3,000 of the offenders. Even so, God pledges to keep the promise he had made to Abraham. He assures Israel that they will be granted entry into the promised land. God will make all things new. His promises are sure and His word is true. Even in the wilderness Israel will be reminded that He is a just God and He is a patient God.

Podcast Summary

This podcast features sermons presented at Oakhaven Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. These messages are offered as a resource for spiritual instruction and encouragement.

About Gary

View Profile

Add as Friend

The podcasts you will find here are mostly sermons I have preached at Oakhaven Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. These are posted for the benefit of exploring the wonder of God’s word in scripture. No claims are made as to my own expertise as a scholar or authority. These audio presentations are not edited. They will often include a side comment or reference to a Powerpoint slide or handout. They will occasionally include a statement or an aside comment which might need clarification or even correction. I frequently find that if I listen to my own sermons I wince at the choice of words or wish I had elaborated on something so as not to be misleading or inaccurate. Bottom line: “it is what it is”. These are sermons to encourage one to study on their own, draw ones' own conclusions. Finally my own efforts serve well to point out the frail human condition of any of those of us who call ourselves, “preachers”. We paint a target on our chests every time we publicly proclaim God’s word. We are usually our own fiercest critics. Like Paul, we embrace the fact that “we know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified….and we stand before you in weakness and in fear and much trembling….my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit of power that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God” 1 Cor. 2:2-5 ESV and a little paraphrasing of my own. — Gary Cleveland

Share Podcast