1. Covenantal Consistencies

2. Introduction In many ways, the Old Covenant foreshadows the New. In many ways, the Old Covenant foreshadows the New. Parallels can be seen in the Tabernacle/Temple service. Parallels can be seen in the Tabernacle/Temple service.

3. Cleansing Rituals Under the Mosaic Law, priests had to wash before they could offer service (Exodus 30:18-21; 40:30-32). Under the Mosaic Law, priests had to wash before they could offer service (Exodus 30:18-21; 40:30-32). In the Gospel dispensation, baptism affords cleansing from past sins, and entrance into spiritual fellowship with Christ (Acts 22:16; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11). In the Gospel dispensation, baptism affords cleansing from past sins, and entrance into spiritual fellowship with Christ (Acts 22:16; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).

4. Physical Objects In the Tabernacle/Temple, the various physical objects used in worship prefigure spiritual objects in the Christian age. In the Tabernacle/Temple, the various physical objects used in worship prefigure spiritual objects in the Christian age. –Altar of Burnt Offering –Altar of Incense –Golden Lampstand –Table of Shewbread –Ark of the Covenant

5. Worship Activities Similarities and distinctions may be observed in the worship activities: Similarities and distinctions may be observed in the worship activities: New Testament worship includes five distinct acts: Praying, Singing, Preaching, Giving, and Observing the Lord Supper. New Testament worship includes five distinct acts: Praying, Singing, Preaching, Giving, and Observing the Lord Supper. Similarly, worship offered in the Old Testament involved Prayer, Praise, Proclamation of God’s Word, Tithing and Sacrifice. Similarly, worship offered in the Old Testament involved Prayer, Praise, Proclamation of God’s Word, Tithing and Sacrifice.

6. General Acts of Worship Prayer can be offered anywhere (1 Timothy 2:8; Acts 12:12; 21:5). Prayer can be offered anywhere (1 Timothy 2:8; Acts 12:12; 21:5). Praise can be offered anywhere (Acts 16:25; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13). Praise can be offered anywhere (Acts 16:25; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13). Teaching can occur anywhere: in synagogues (Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 13:54), a chariot (Acts 8:27-31), beside a river (Acts 16:13), in a school (Acts 19:9), in rented quarters (Acts 28:30-31), etc. Teaching can occur anywhere: in synagogues (Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 13:54), a chariot (Acts 8:27-31), beside a river (Acts 16:13), in a school (Acts 19:9), in rented quarters (Acts 28:30-31), etc.

7. Exclusive Acts of Worship Old Testament Old Testament –Sacrifices Offered at Tabernacle/Temple –Tithing Offered at Tabernacle/Temple New Testament New Testament –Lord’s Supper Observed in the Assembly –Contribution Offered in the Assembly

8. Old Testament Sacrifices In the Old Testament, sacrifices were offered at the tabernacle/temple (Exodus 29:10-12, 42- 46). In the Old Testament, sacrifices were offered at the tabernacle/temple (Exodus 29:10-12, 42- 46). Israel was to seek the Lord at the place of his choosing (Deuteronomy 12:5-6, 10-14; 16:2; 26:1-2). Israel was to seek the Lord at the place of his choosing (Deuteronomy 12:5-6, 10-14; 16:2; 26:1-2). –The Tabernacle the Wilderness (Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:15-23). –The Tent of Meeting at Shiloh (Joshua 18:1, 31). –The Temple at Jerusalem (1 Kings 9:1-3; Ezra 6:3).

9. Old Testament Tithing In the Old Testament, tithing was offered at the Tabernacle/Temple (Exodus 23:19; 34:26; 2 Kings 12:4-9; 2 Chronicles 31:2- 14; Mark 12:35; 12:41-44; Luke 20:1; 21:1-4; John 8:20). In the Old Testament, tithing was offered at the Tabernacle/Temple (Exodus 23:19; 34:26; 2 Kings 12:4-9; 2 Chronicles 31:2- 14; Mark 12:35; 12:41-44; Luke 20:1; 21:1-4; John 8:20).

10. New Testament In the New Testament, the Lord’s Supper is observed in the assembly (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17-32). In the New Testament, the Lord’s Supper is observed in the assembly (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17-32). In the New Testament, the contribution is offered in the assembly (1 Corinthians 16:1-4). In the New Testament, the contribution is offered in the assembly (1 Corinthians 16:1-4).

11. Conclusion In contrast with the Old Testament, physical location is no longer a paramount consideration (John 4:19-24; Hebrews 12:22- 23). In contrast with the Old Testament, physical location is no longer a paramount consideration (John 4:19-24; Hebrews 12:22- 23). Nevertheless, certain stipulations still remain in force. Some acts of worship may be performed anywhere, in any grouping, and at any time. Nevertheless, certain stipulations still remain in force. Some acts of worship may be performed anywhere, in any grouping, and at any time. Other acts of worship occur within the context of congregational assembly. Other acts of worship occur within the context of congregational assembly.