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Strangers To The Covenan

Joined TogetherPart 5

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We have seen in the process of covenaGod used it to enter into relationship w

man.

So the Lord spoke to Moses face to facman speaks to his friend. And he would

to the camp Ex.33:11

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Now may the God of peacewho broughfrom the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shof the sheep, and ratified an eternal covewith his bloodmay he equip you with al

need for doing his will. May he produce inthrough the power of Jesus Christ, every gthing that is pleasing to him. All glory to forever and ever! Amen. Heb.13:20-21

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Peaceeirenewholeness, salvation

He explained HOW He ratified the covena

the offering for sin outside the camp

Remember the tent of meeting that Mose

was outside the camp WHY? This is very personal and must be Y

own encounter with God. See Heb.13:10-

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But notice how this covenant commitmlived out in the context of community.

Brothers and sisters( Church you know)

Strangers ( You DONT know)

Persecuted church( those separated from

Marriage (those connected to you-home)

Managing money(reveals true condition o

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The only way this can happen is in the cof a committed covenantal relationshipGod AND with one another.

God is NOT looking for a date but a BRI

He is not looking for someone to movewith, but someone He can enter intoeverlasting covenant.

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Many, believers are looking for a churchcan cohabitate with. But the lack of cov

means the substance, the strength of lo

devotion is weak and will not stand in t

of trouble.

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Therefore, let us offer through Jesus acontinual sacrifice of praise to God,

proclaiming our allegiance to his name

And dont forget to do good and to sha

those in need. These are the sacrifices t

please God. 13:15-16

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Obey your spiritual leaders, and do whsay. Their work is to watch over your so

and they are accountable to God. Give

reason to do this with joy and not with

sorrow. That would certainly not be for

benefit. 13:17

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Congregational membership is not theformulating of a roster but a calling fort

commitment to covenantal integrity.

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What does it mean to be a member of congregation?

What is a congregational covenant?

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5 ELEMENTS that define membership 1.attendance

2.service

3.tithing

4.submission

5.participation