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Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-10
On Holy Ground
Intro.
1. Holy (hagios) – Separated (set apart, dedicated) & hence, separated from sin & consecrated to God, sacred (Vine, 307).
2. Exo. 3:2-6 – God called Moses (who was standing on holy ground).
3. We stand on holy ground, having been called by God into the fellowship of His Son – 1 Cor. 1:9; 2 Cor. 6:16; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Pet. 1:15-16.
4. How do we present ourselves before the Lord: Humble reverence or neglectful disregard of God?
I. HOLY GROUND INDICATES…
A. The Presence of God – Exo. 3:5.
1. God is omnipresent – Psa. 139:7. So, we are to show reverence everywhere we are because God is there!
2. “Holy ground” emphasizes (points out) the presence of the:
a. Person of God – Psa. 89:7.
b. Word of God – Exo. 3:5 (Mk. 12:26).
c. Power of God – Josh. 5:13-15.
B. An Undeniable Contrast Between Man & God – cf. Isa. 6:1-7.
1. Whenever man comes into the presence of God, man must be struck with the awesome holiness of the Almighty!
2. Jer. 10:6-7 – Man’s reverence is God’s rightful due.
C. That Serving God must be Reverently Regarded by All Who Approach Him.
1. Lev. 26:1-2 – God’s sanctuary was to be reverenced, not defiled.
2. The tabernacle with its holy place was holy ground for the priests, & could only be entered in purity / according to God’s instruction.
a. Purity – Exo. 30:17-21. (Priests performed services barefooted, cf. Exo. 29:20.)
b. They were before the Lord! – Exo. 28:29-30, 31-35, 40-43
II. THE DEMANDS OF HOLY GROUND.
A. Holiness – Exo. 3:5.
1. Remove of shoes signified removal of contaminants (i.e., shoes before entering a house).
2. 2 Cor. 7:1; Jas. 4:8 – Approach God by cleansing ourselves!
B. Humility – Exo. 3:6; cf. Lk. 18:13; cf. Hab. 2:20.
-Submit silently (reverently) to Him!
C. Homage (reverence, high regard) – Rev. 15:4 (Psa. 86:8-10).
A. In the Church – 1 Cor. 3:16-17 (Eph. 2:21-22).
1. Defilement of the local church occurs through moral impurity &/or doctrinal error – Rev. 2:4-5, 14-16.
2. As the temple of God, we must keep ourselves pure.
B. When We Worship God – Jno. 4:23-24.
1. We must show humble reverence for God when we worship.
2. Eliminate distractions & give our attention to God & His worship!
C. When We Teach His Word – Psa. 19:14.
1. Sound doctrine – 1 Tim. 1:10; 6:3-5.
2. Right spirit – 2 Tim. 1:7; 2:24-26 (Boldness, love & soundness; with gentle patience correcting those in opposition).
D. In Our Marriages – Heb. 13:4.
1. Its lifelong commitment deserves careful consideration & unwavering commitment to God & one’s spouse – Matt. 19:6.
2. To deal recklessly with your marriage is to defile the holy ground God intends for it to be! – Eph. 5:22, 25
E. As We Live in this World – 2 Cor. 6:17-7:1; 1 Pet. 1:13-17.
1. We stand on holy ground: in the temple of God (the church of Christ), as we worship God, as we teach the gospel, in our marriages & in daily living.
2. Will we take off our sandals (humble ourselves before God, repent & obey His gospel)?
3. Or, will we defile & dishonor the presence of God by coming before Him with sinful impurities?