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What does it mean to worship at God's altar?

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Worshiping at God's altar means recognizing the significance of Christ's sacrifice for our acceptance before God.

Worshiping at God's altar implies acknowledging the role of Christ's sacrifice as the centerpiece of our worship. The sermon underscores that the Old Testament practices of sacrifice were ultimately fulfilled in Christ. In Hebrews 13:10, it states, 'We have an altar…' referring to Christ as the source of our acceptance before God. Worshiping at this altar means relying solely on the finished work of Jesus for our cleansing and relationship with God.

Moreover, the preacher connects the establishment of the altar post-exilic return of Israel to the necessity of Christ in worship. The altar serves as a symbol of God's provision for atonement and reconciliation, encouraging believers to approach God with reverence and gratitude. The understanding of worship at God's altar thus invites Christians to experience communion with God, rooted in faith in Christ's redemptive work and not in their own merits.

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