Exodus - Questions on laws, the Tabernacle, the Golden Calf and God's Glory with Dr. Carmen Imes

[@jeremyklappauf5985]

Amazing interview. Loved how God's holiness was revealed and how much sacrifice was done just to have that presence in a pin drop location on earth. So thankful Jesus Christ revealed his kingdom is here and coming through his sacrifice, tearing the curtain for an invitation for all to be family. We can all now carry a mirror and reflect the image of God that his son revealed to us.

[@TheLookingGlassAU]

The more I'm exposed to American Evangelical religious lifestyle, the more I just don't understand it. I wonder if those in it recognise how strange the vocabulary is, the pressure to identify as something through behaviour, or to justify identy via behaviour - I just don't get it. It's very odd to me. Australia has the problem of secularising the church into a cultural institution, Americans seem to want a romantic pseudomystical identity.

[@DiGi377]

Are you following the monthly reading plans on the Awkng website? The questions have been submitted by readers participating in the monthly reading through a book of the Bible. This month will be Leviticus & the reading plans & study guides are free. Last month was Exodus. Most Evangelical churches do not pay attention to Jewish customs. A few may do a seder meal for Passover - it's a bit of a novelty really. There's no rule that Christians must observe any Jewish traditions but they can if they want to. I know of someone who grew up in church that did observe those traditions & it was treated very legalistically. He later moved into charismatic churches - as a reaction probably to that legalistic view. The Baptist format of church service (sermon centered + worship) is very common in US & I think people look for traditions to nourish this bare bones church service. Strip out all symbols & people will miss them! Churches who still follow liturgical tradition have a calendar of traditions to satisfy that need for symbolism & ritual.