Jubilee

Our resurrection bodies will be like Jesus' resurrected body. We will be given resurrection bodies in order to be capable of navigating on earth as well as heaven. The point is that we may have some role in both places as we reign, that is, administer the rule of the Kingdom of God, on earth.

The phrase "redemption of our bodies" (Romans 8:23-24) tell us about our resurrection that our bodies are changed from this corruptible bodies into an incorruptible bodies similar to that of Christ. The words in 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 that describe our resurrection bodies are powerful, incorruptible, and spiritual bodies.

According to Philippians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:8 Christians will be immediately ushered into the presence of God. The scriptures are clear that at death, Christians are with Christ instantly.

The word used in the Bible instead of "rapture" is "caught up together" (1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17) In relation to Christ the resurrection will take when Christ appears in the sky with a trumpet blast from the angels. Those dead will resurrect and those still alive will be changed into their resurrection bodies. In relation to judgment all will be judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. In relation to glory we all will be with the Lord forever.

The worship is directed toward both "him who sits on the throne" that is, God the Father, but also to the Lamb.

The Lamb willingly gave himself as a sacrificial Lamb as a ransom for the redemption of the sin of the whole world. He is the only worthy to take the scroll and open its seals.

The Lamb itself represents Jesus Christ himself , whom John the Baptist had proclaimed, "The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29) Standing after being slain indicates he has triumphed. It is an clear allusion to Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Horns represent power, a demonstration of might. Eyes represent fullness and completeness. The slain Lamb that stands is all powerful and knowing. That is omnipotent and omniscient. Th number seven carries the idea of completeness or perfection. It indicates might and strength. This is reflected in the Gospels by the risen Christ declaring, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" (Matthew 28:18) To summarize, then, the Lamb has the qualities of being of all power and all knowing. He is complete fullness of the glory of God.

The Lamb is called, "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" and "the Root of David" because Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecy Jacob to his son Judah (Genesis 49:8-12) Jesus has triumphed. He is the victor, overcome, conqueror, and he will win in the face of obstacles. "No weapon formed against his people shall prevail" (Isaiah 55:11) These titles signify about Jesus that he has become the "banner for the peoples) (Isaiah 11:10) Jesus has fulfilled the plan of revelation.

Being steadfast and immovable have lots to do with the hope of the resurrection. We need to be solidly and firmly rooted in the hope of the resurrection because it is the basis of our faith. It is our structure for being Christians. Our labor not in vain in the Lord because we do not do anything in our own strength. We do not waver in our hope in the Lord. Our focus is on him alone.

We Christians always live in anticipation towards that day when we will join Christ and the heavenly host to celebrate the future Passover meal. According to Jesus, at the Lord's Supper he made it clear to his disciples that he will not eat this meal with them till they meet in heaven to celebrate it. To me this means that the celebration of the Lord's Supper anticipate a future Passover meal. Glory to God!!!

Based on the Word and promises of God I can be assured that I will be physically resurrected rather than experience disembodied immortality. Jesus' resurrection is the prototype resurrection. He is the first to rise from the dead and his resurrection opens the way for all believers.

It is a command from Jesus to forgive those who have offended us. Paul admonishes us in 1 Corinthians 11 to examine and judge ourselves before partaking of the Lord's Supper. If we do not forgive we are bringing condemnation on ourselves and we cannot receive the grace and benefits that flow from the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper and unforgiveness incompatible. We cannot live in hostility with one another and partake of the Lod's Supper. Unforgiveness is rebellion towards God.

In the burn offering for an individual's sin (Leviticus 1:3-9), the significance of the offerer laying his hand on the animal's head head is imparting one's sins to the animal that God has accepted as a substitute. This is the basis of the concept of the Substitutionary Atonement. In this case, God accepts from us the death of a lesser being for a greater. But the sacrifice that God provides for us is the Greater for the lesser. The offerer is to slay the sacrifice rather than having the priest do it. It is a reminder of the appropriate penalty for our sin and rebellion against God. The animal's blood is significant in sacrifice because the priest sprinkles the blood against the altar to make atonement. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross fulfill all of this. The mission of carrying on oneself the sins of the people is fulfilled in Jesus. Christ is our scapegoat. Paul reminds us that, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (1 Peter 2:24).

The arrangement of the furniture, the tabernacle, and the courtyard teach us about the orderly manner we approach God in worship to him. We see a progression as we approach the very presence of God, a progression that is typical of Christian worship as well as Old Testament worship. God abhors sin so before we can approach his presence we need to purge ourselves of sin. Before we can reach the tent itself, we need to come to the bronze altar and the laver or basin to receive God's forgiveness and cleansing by faith with thankfulness.

Paul says we have been crucified with him and buried with Christ in his death. In his resurrection we also raised up with Christ.

The words, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins" (Matthew 26:28) should fill us with sorrow because Jesus gave himself as our substitude. He was crucified without any sins of his. We should be filled with joy because he has triumphed over sin and death by his resurrection from the dead.

The significance of the Ark in the Holy of Holies is where God the Almighty dwelt. It represents the meeting place of God. It is considered so holy because the presence of God is there. No one can sit on it because it is not an ordinary seat. It is important because it represents God dwelling among his chosen people.

The camp of the Israelites was laid out as it was because it reflected the truth that God in their midst is Israel's only distinctive as a nation. This layout teach the Israelites that God's presence dwelt in the tabernacle. The Levites and priests camped closer than the other tribes because each clan of Levites and priests had its own responsibilities for the tabernacle its furniture.

Christ's resurrection validates us that we are saved and forgiven by God. Our lives will be wretched and miserable and there will be no hope for us for the future resurrection had we not believe Christ had been actually raised from the dead.

The Jewish Passover is an annual celebration to remind the people of their liberation from slavery. The Christian's celebration of the Lord's Supper reminds us of our freedom from the bondage of sin.

If Jesus had not been raised from the dead his credibility would be fake. The resurrection has been God's seal of approval on Jesus. Jesus conquered death and it no longer has power on us.

The lambs on the first Passover protect the families of God's people from their slavery in Egypt. The first Passover protected and liberated the people from slavery. Christ became our Paschal Lamb who protects us from the bondage of sin.

According to these scriptures: Matthew 26: 29; Luke 13: 28-29; 14:15; 22:30; Revelation 19:9; 1 Corinthians 11:26 and some others we are reminded that each celebration of the Lord's Supper anticipate a future Passover meal. Jesus himself reminded his disciples at the Last Supper that he will not eat and drink this meal with them till they meet in heaven to celebrate it.

It is so important to forgive those who have offended us before partaking of the Lord's Supper. Jesus died so that we might receive forgiveness for our sins. He forgives us first so we might also be able to forgive others. If we do not forgive those who have offended us before partaking of the Lord's Supper we are bringing condemnation upon ourselves. The Lord's Supper and unforgiveness are incompatible because God is love and there is no hate in him. God is light and no darkness in him. He abhors sin.

The words, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins" (Matthew 26:28) fill us with sorrow because Jesus who pays for the penalty of our sins does not commit any sin to deserve such a horrendous punishment. These words fill us with joy because we are freed from the dominion of darkness and the slavery of sin. Sin and death have no authority over us anymore.