Fusion: week of 1/29

FAMILY THEME: A COVERING FOR SIN

Numbers 15:1-31

God did not abandon His people. He gave them hope for the future and a

covering for sin.

1.  God Reassures His People and Demonstrates the Cost of Right

     Relationship with Him

     (Numbers 15:1-16)

     God gave instructions regarding sacrifices and offerings, pointing

     to what Christ would do on the cross.

 
2.  We Acknowledge God's Provision by Giving Back to Him

     (Numbers 15:17-21)

     God instructed the Israelites to give Him a portion of their harvest,

     highlighting a promise of future propsperity in the promised land.

 
3.  There Must Be a Sacrifice for Sin

     (Numbers 15:22-31)

     God provided the list of sacrifices needed to cover the people's sins.

Fusion: week of 1/22

FAMILY THEME: CONSEQUENCES OF REBELLION

Numbers 14:1-38

While God is faithful to forgive, rebellion will still have consequences.

1.  Unbelief Leads to Rebellion

     (Numbers 14:1-10a)

     After receiving the spies' report, the people began to doubt God's

     provision and protection.

 
2.  God Responds to Rebellion With Both Love and Holiness

     (Numbers 14:10b-20)

     God was greatly displeased with the people's disbelief and 

     rebellion, but chose not to destroy them.

 
3.  Sin and Rebellion, Even When Forgiven, Still Leads to Consequences

     (Numbers 14:21-38)

     God forgave the people, but still allowed the natural consequences

     of their rebellion to take effect.

Fusion: week of 1/15

FAMILY THEME: THE GLORY OF GOD'S PRESENCE

Exodus 40:1-38

God instructed His people on how to build a dwelling for

His presence among them.

1.  Prepare for God's Presence

     (Exodus 40:1-16)

     God gave Moses specific instructions for the priests

     and furnishing of the tabernacle.

 
2.  Obey God's Word to Enjoy His Presence

     (Exodus 40:17-33)

     Moses followed God's instructions for building until

     the task was completed.

 
3.  Experience the Glory of God's Presence

     (Exodus 40:34-38)

     Once finished according to His direction, the 

     tabernacle became the dwelling place for

     God's glory.

Fusion: week of 1/8

FAMILY THEME: THE SNARE OF IDOLATRY

Exodus 32:1-35

The Israelites turned from God to worship idols.

1.  Idols Lead Us Away From God

     (Exodus 32:1-6)

     In the absence of their leader, the people petitioned

     Aaron to craft for them an object of worship.

 
2.  Idols Damage Our Relationship With God

     (Exodus 32:7-14)

     God was clearly displeased with His people's

     succumbing to the temptation of idolatry.

 
3.  The Idol Must Be Destroyed

     (Exodus 32:15-35)

     In order for the relationship to be restored, the

     idol must be completely destroyed.