Wilderness Journey
First Period Series given at the Idyllwild Bible School in 1989.
Classes
Class 1: Class 1 - Preparation for the Journey
The class covers the early life of Moses and his preparation for leading the Israelites out of Egypt, emphasizing faith and God's unseen guidance. It also draws parallels between Moses' mission and Jesus Christ's role in salvation.
Class 2: Class 2 - Bread from Heaven
The class discusses the Exodus journey, emphasizing the importance of faith and baptism in entering the kingdom of God. It draws parallels between the Israelites' journey and the Christian's spiritual journey, highlighting the need to ask for God's help and the significance of baptism and faith in overcoming temptation.
Class 3: Class 3 - The Covenant
The class explores the covenant made at Mount Sinai, emphasizing the importance of the law and the tabernacle in the wilderness journey. It highlights the significance of Jesus Christ in Old Testament events and the necessity of obedience and sacrifice.
Class 4: Class 4 - Forgiveness of Sins
The class discusses the wilderness journey, focusing on the theme of forgiveness and the covenant between God and the Israelites. It explores Moses' role as a type of Christ, emphasizing the importance of obedience and the consequences of sin, as well as the parallels between Moses' and Christ's experiences.
Class 5: Class 5 - The Serpent on a Pole
The class discusses the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, focusing on the incident of the serpents and the bronze serpent on a pole, as well as the sin of Nadab and Abihu. It explores themes of divine judgment, atonement, and the consequences of disobedience.
Class 6: Class 6 - The Serpent on a Pole and Journey's End
The class covers Moses' leadership during the Israelites' wilderness journey, focusing on the death of Aaron, the rebellion against God's provision, and the lesson of the brazen serpent. It emphasizes the importance of faith and repentance in redemption and warns against the consequences of sin and unbelief.