The Laws of Everyday: Unclean, Clean, and Holy Distinctions
Holy Living in a Fallen World
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God’s people are regularly reminded that they must demonstrate holiness in the events of everyday living, especially regarding what they eat. (11:1-47)
Uncleanness in Childbirth
God’s people are regularly reminded that The Lord is holy and when they experience natural processes of life they must be sanctified back into His presence. (12:1-8)
Unclean Diseases and Mildew
God’s people are regularly reminded that bodily diseases and decay or corruption are incompatible with God’s holiness. (13:1-59)
Cleansing of Diseases and Mildew
God’s people are regularly reminded that The Lord has provided a way to enter His holy presence by sacrificial atonement. (14:1-57)
God’s people are regularly reminded that because bodily discharges are incompatible with the holiness of God the Lord has provided a way for purification and sanctification. (15:1-33)
The LORD provides regular reminders
throughout the daily events of life
that He is holy and our world is not as it should be.
- Monday: Acts 9:9-43
- Tuesday: Acts 15:1-21
- Wednesday: Romans 13:1-23
- Thursday: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
- Friday: Leviticus 16
Next Steps from Today’s Message
- I will begin to use the events of my daily life to remind me of God’s possession of my entire life.
- I will acknowledge that this world is NOT my home and look forward to a better one.
- I will praise the LORD that He has provided a way to fellowship with Him in the midst of a fallen world.
Home Church Questions
- Read Leviticus 10:1-20.
- Is there anything that was new, memorable, or meaningful from this week’s message?
- Is there an immediate application you know you need to make?
- What parts of the message still do not make sense?
- Review the transitions from unclean to clean and clean to holy. How might we apply the idea of washing and waiting, and blood atonement today?
- The Lord is holy and nothing incompatible with that is allowed into His presence. What are some other implications of this truth not mentioned in the message?
- Part of the regulations discussed in the message related to being a distinct witness in the pagan world. How can we apply that part of the message?
- Discuss further the grace of God in not requiring the laws of purification for us today balanced with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as our ever-present guide.
- How can we regularly remind ourselves of God’s presence in our daily living?
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Fellowship on the River! Grab your family, friends, and neighbors and join us here at Fellowship on Sunday, May 7 at 4pm to enjoy great food and live music while hanging out with your Fellowship family. No cost to attend unless you order food. Sunday is the last day to purchase food tickets at the Connection Center or on our website by clicking here (note: food will not be sold at the event). Contact Lisa Gerdes for more information. We hope to see you there!
2017 Easter Offering Fellowship, thank you for your incredible generosity in this year’s Easter Offering. Your faithfulness to seeing the Gospel of Christ spread through the ministry of Operation Christmas Child enabled us to meet our goal of $38,400 and will fund our opportunity to be a part of sending out shoeboxes for 2,400 Gospel opportunities through our OCC Fall Packing Party.
Baby Dedication The dedication of babies is a special time for parents to commit to bring up their children in the ways of the Lord before family and friends. We will have a special baby dedication on Sunday, May 14 (both services). Contact Lisa Gerdes to have your baby dedicated.
Next Week is Family Sunday Family Sunday is an opportunity for us to come together before the Lord to worship and partake in communion as believers of all ages as we model our worship of the Lord for our children. Note: We will NOT have our usual Fellowship Kids and FSM services next Sunday since we will be worshiping the Lord together. Contact Heather Fulmer or Heather McKinney for more information or questions.
Support Moms in Need this Month Our Girlfriends ministry is providing an opportunity for us to help mothers in our community by partnering with local ministries through a baby bottle and diaper drive. Purchase diapers or pick up a baby bottle (starting May 14) to fill with change. Drop off items at the Connections Center through May 21.
Fellowship Kids Camp is a great opportunity for your kids (K – 4th) to learn more about the Bible and have a great time doing it! Registration opens this week! Register your kids on our website by clicking here (registration ends May 29). Cost is $25 per child. Contact Heather McKinney for more information.
Fellowship kids Summer Celebration Join other Fellowship families on Saturday, June 3, 10am – 12pm as we celebrate the start of summer with fun games, face painting, popsicles, and even a dunking booth. Contact Heather Fulmer for more information.
Weekly Budget Needs $23,033
Giving for Week Ending 04/16/17 14,727
Giving for Week Ending 04/23/17 25,545
Year to Date Needed 990,421
Year to Date Giving 1,054,013
Over (Under) Budget 63,592