4190

 (Lesson 4190)(07-12-23) Matthew 28:16-20

    “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

    Today we will, from the bible text, demonstrate the original intent of water baptism, and why it was uniquely imposed upon the Jews, under the law.

    “Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: You shall also make a laver of bronze, with its base also of bronze, for washing. You shall put it between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar. And you shall put water in it, for Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet in water from it. When they go into the tabernacle of meeting, or when they come near the altar to minister, to burn an offering made by fire to the LORD, they shall wash with water, lest they die. So they shall wash their hands and their feet, lest they die. And it shall be a statute forever to them- to him and his descendants throughout their generations.” (Exodus 30:17-21)

    The Law of moses required ALL Jews to be washed before they entered into ANY religious activity, or as they approached the inner part of the tabernacle. Or as would be called in today’s application, the synagogue. 

    The ritual of water baptism was done to assure physical cleanliness of the person being baptized before that person entered into the Holy places.~

NOTE: This lesson will continue tomorrow.