The Relational Presence of God - In the Tabernacle and Temple
The Relational Presence of God
in the Tabernacle and Temple
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Introductions:
• Advent
• Biblical Theology
• The Relational Presence of God as Cohesive Center
The Tabernacle
• The Relational Presence is Guidance (Exodus 40:34-38)
• The Relational Presence is Warning (Leviticus 10)
The Temple
• The Relational Presence is Glorious (1 Kings 8:10-11)
• The Relational Presence is Gone (Ezekiel 8-11)
God’s relational presence in a place (Tabernacle and Temple)
demonstrates a pattern of glorious guidance and warning
as we anticipate the Advent of the presence of God in a Person.
Next Steps
• Pray for Gospel Opportunities as they make their way around the globe.
• Stay tuned in to the presence of God in the small things of life this season.
• Take time to be still and experience the peace of His presence.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Exodus 40
•. Tuesday - Leviticus 8-9
•. Wednesday - Leviticus 10
•. Thursday - 1 Kings 8
•. Friday - Ezekiel 8-11
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• What is your favorite Christmas Song?
• What is the craziest thing to ever happen at a Christmas event for your family?
• While it is true that our primary guidance comes through the Word of God it is still helpful to know how you have experienced the guidance of God in a personal way? This may even be a personal nudge to apply what you have learned in the Scripture.
• In what way might the presence of God be a warning for us today?
• How might the presence of God leave us or the church of the 21st century?
• We can only imagine what it will be like, however, I would still like us to talk about what it might be like in the presence of the unlimited glorious presence of God.
Finances
Weekly Budget 32,692
Giving For 11/26 29,967
Giving For 12/03 59,555
YTD Budget 751,923
Giving 710,517
(Under) (41,406)
To give online: Fellowshipconway.org/give
Christmas at Fellowship
Join us for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Sunday, December 24, at 10:45 am and 4 pm. Both services are the same, including a time for the children to come to the stage to enjoy a reading of the Christmas story. Invite your family and friends to join you as we worship Emmanuel, God with us.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Perspectives
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. You will journey with believers from across our community, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to co-labor with God in His global purpose. You have an integral role to play in God’s story! Class starts January 16. Register and pay by December 31 to save $25. Partial scholarships and childcare available. Stop by the table in the Atrium this Sunday!
Fellowship Giving
Fellowship has three ways to give. Baskets are at every exit where you can place your offering this morning. Envelopes for giving are available at the Connection Center. Gifts can be given through our website at fellowshipconway.org/give or through the app. You can set up recurring giving or one-time gifts with a credit card, debit card, or through your checking account.
Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 14, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Christmas Offering
In December, we are taking up a special offering for the Operation Christmas Child Special Pack (held in October 2024). The gifts received will determine the number of boxes we are able to send. To send each gospel opportunity (box), it costs $20 for items, transportation, and the tools needed to share the hope found in Christ with a child. Please consider giving above and beyond your regular giving to the worthy cause of getting the gospel to sensitive areas that are difficult to reach. You can use the envelope in a seat near you or give online by selecting “Christmas Offering” from the options. For an idea of what we are trying to raise, last year we packed 2,600 boxes, which is equal to $52,000.