Compare Christian worship today and Israelite' in wilderness

25/7/2020

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How the Israelites worshiped God in the wilderness

Compare Christian worship today and in the wilderness

They celebrated three yearly feasts (The Passover, the Pentecost and the tabernacle).
All men folk presented themselves to God three times a year.
They built an altar of earth for God in places where God appeared to them.
Different kinds of sacrifices such as holocaust, communion sacrifices, sin offerings and others from their flocks were burnt on the altar.
They honoured the altar by God and kept it holy
They approached God’s altar with respect / reverence.
They assembled at the foot of Mt. Sinai where God gave them ten commandments.
They kept the Ten Commandments to guide them in their daily lives.
They burnt incense to the Lord, Yahweh.
They built a tabernacle (tent of meeting) which symbolized God’s presence among them.
They gave offerings of various articles e.g. silver, gold and bronze to God.
They observed the sabbath as a day of worship
They prayed to God
They held the covenant ceremony at Mt. Sinai
They paid a tithe for the upkeep of the tent meeting.
They consecrated the tent of meeting.

Ways in which Christians observe the day of worship today

They go to Church
They repent their sins.
Preach to others / crusades.
Visit the needy / sick / friends.
Engage in Bible study.
Give tithes / offerings in church.
They participate in singing / chair practice
They partake the Eucharist.
Attend fellowship
Read Christian literature
Listen to sermons
Offer guidance and counselling
Rest from work / watch Christian movies.
Solve family problems.

Comparison of Christian worship today and in the wilderness

HOW CHRISTIANS WORSHIP TODAY	HOW ISRAELITES WORSHIPED IN THE WILDERNESS
They go to church	They built an altar of earth for God in places where God appeared to them
They observe the sabbath as a day of worship	They observed the sabbath as a day of worship
They pray to The God of Moses	They prayed to The God of Moses
Give tithes / offerings in church	They paid a tithe for the upkeep of the tent meeting
They partake the Eucharist, celebrate Passover and Pentecost	They celebrated three yearly feasts (The Passover, the Pentecost and the tabernacle)
They honour the God's alter and keep it holy	They honoured the altar by God and kept it holy
They give offerings of various types e.g. money, services and goods to God	They gave offerings of various articles e.g. silver, gold and bronze to God
They burn incense to the Lord, Yahweh. especially the Catholics	They burnt incense to the Lord, Yahweh.
They keep the Ten Commandments to guide them in their daily lives	They kept the Ten Commandments to guide them in their daily lives
They eat the body of Christ (holy communion) during the church service.	Different kinds of sacrifices such as holocaust, communion sacrifices, sin offerings and others from their flocks were burnt on the altar.
They repent their sins	They renewed their covenant with God
They pray	Use of prayers; for thanksgiving and asking for God’s protection
Use of songs and dances.	Use of songs and dances.
Led by priests, pastors, bishops, cardinals, pope etc.	Levite priests led the Israelites in worship/ Religious leaders e.g. Aaron, Moses, Levitical Priests.