Category: Writings by Daniel C Snaddon
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Worship, How We Should Break Bread, by Daniel C Snaddon
Preparation for the Lord’s Supper [Some Notes] Things to consider while breaking bread: – It is one of the moments one is nearest to heaven – The presence of God is beyond all measure – The love of Christ melts our hearts – Visualize the Man of Calvary – Stoop…
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Worship, The Marks of a Healthy, Scriptural Assembly – The Breaking of Bread, by Daniel C Snaddon
The Breaking of Bread The Lord’s Supper is one of the two ordinances we have in the church that were left to believers by Jesus Christ. Like the other ordinances, the Lord’s Supper is instituted in the Gospels, practiced in Acts, and explained in the Epistles. For an ordinance to…
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Worship, The Wise Men, by Daniel C Snaddon
Worship Calls for Divine Guidance The Wise Men’s purpose was to worship Christ (see Matthew 2:2). God led these wise men; they followed the star and were brought into the presence of the Christ and then they presented their gifts. If we are to obey the Father’s wishes (see John…
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Worship, The Importance of Worship, by Daniel C Snaddon
The Feast of Tabernacles This feast is both memorial and prophetic. We look back and remind ourselves of our redemption. “We have known redemption, Lord.” We also look forward to the perfecting of our redemption, the consummation of our hope and the sharing of Christ’s ultimate glory. Let me remind…
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Worship, by Daniel C Snaddon
What is Worship? Worship is offering praise to God for Who He is and for what He has done for us—the greatness of His work. It is the overflow of a heart that has been musing on Christ. Worship is giving to God—not receiving from God, although it invariably results…
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Worship, Introduction to Worship, by Daniel C Snaddon
A Prepared Offering “When anyone offers a grain offering to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it. He shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests, one of whom shall take from it his handful of…
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The Tabernacle, Christ, Our Great High Priest, by Daniel C Snaddon
Christ in Hebrews Hebrews 10:21 Considering we have a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near! Thank God for the perfect, enduring, intercessory work of our Great High Priest. As the merciful and faithful High Priest, He is the One who forgives, restores and keeps us.…
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The Tabernacle, The Golden Candlestick, by Daniel C Snaddon
Lesson 5 Exodus 25:31-40 and Exodus 27:20-21 In the Holy Place, there were three pieces of furniture: the table, the altar of incense, and the golden candlestick. We will discuss the golden candlestick first. The Golden Candlestick The golden candlestick was a very important item within the Holy Place. It…
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The Tabernacle, The Ark of the Covenant, by Daniel C Snaddon
The Ark and the Mercy Seat were the most important of all the vessels of the Tabernacle. The Ark with the Mercy Seat was the throne of God. Shekinah Glory – God focused His divine presence throughout all the years the Tabernacle was in existence. This is why this innermost…
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The Tabernacle, The Altar of Incense by Daniel C Snaddon
Exodus 30:1-10, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 8:3-4 The Significance of the Altar The Altar Typifies Prayer – It was small, but large enough to serve its purpose. Note that it is not the long prayer that avails much, but the prayer of faith. We are not heard for our vain repetitions,…
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The Tabernacle, The Inner Veil, by Daniel C Snaddon
Exodus 26:31-35, Matthew 27:50-51, Hebrews 10:20-21 In our study this morning we will look at the unrent veil and its place in the tabernacle. Furthermore, we will look at its physical characteristics (including the material, colors, and cherubim) and the pillars. Then secondly we will look at the rent veil…
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The Tabernacle, The High Priest, by Daniel C Snaddon
Exodus 28, Hebrews 7:24-25, Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 John 2:1-2 The Idea of a Priest In the beginning, man acted as his own priest. An example of this can be seen through the story of Cain and Abel. Later in human history we find the father, head of the household, offering…
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The Tabernacle, The Furniture of the Outer Court, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction There were two pieces of furniture in the outer court: the brazen altar and the brazen laver. The brazen altar was twice the height of the ark. When we think of an altar, we think of worship and sacrifice. An altar is a place of humiliation and submission for…
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The Tabernacle, The Outer Court, by Daniel C Snaddon
Lesson 2 Read Exodus 25:1-9 and Exodus 27:9-15. (Background – Hebrews 9) The Outer Court Size: 150 feet by 75 feet by 7 ½ feet. The cost has been estimated at $1,500,000 before inflation. The White Linen Fence The white linen represents Jesus Christ in all His purity and absolute…
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The Tabernacle, The Covering of the Tabernacle, by Daniel C Snaddon
Exodus 36:1-13 Introduction There were four layers of material that covered the tabernacle. The two inner layers were called “curtains.” The two outer layers were called “coverings.” Our study of these coverings will show that they eloquently speak of the glorious person and the victorious work of the Lord Jesus.…
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The Tabernacle, The Tabernacle Structure, by Daniel C Snaddon
Exodus 26 – Lesson 4 Introduction The Tabernacle was constructed according to a Divine plan. God was the Architect and Moses, the General Contractor. There were many skilled workers used. Bezaleel was the foreman. This man was specially endowed with the Holy Spirit. Similarly, we are workers together with Christ…
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The Tabernacle, The Tabernacle in the Wilderness, by Daniel C Snaddon
Introduction Jehovah of old walked in Eden and held communion with Adam. He visited the patriarchs, the fathers of the nation, but He never had a home on earth until the Tabernacle was erected in the midst of His redeemed people. – The Human Intention, Exodus 15:2 – “I will…
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The Tabernacle, The Importance of the Tabernacle, by Daniel C Snaddon
Read Exodus 25:1-9 Introduction In the Creation account, we see the creation of the stars of the universe occur in five words – “He made the stars also.” Interestingly enough, 50 chapters are given over to explain the Tabernacle and its function. This shows us something of the importance of…
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The Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit in Ephesians 5, by Daniel C Snaddon
“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” Here in Ephesians 5:18, we observe that Paul labels drunkenness as one…
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The Holy Spirit, The Spirit in the Assembly, by Daniel C Snaddon
Ephesians 2:19-22 The Temple – The Human Body – The Bride The Holy Spirit is Christ’s Representative in the Church. The Church is indwelt by the Spirit. The Spirit controls the church. This statement may seem in conflict with the doctrine of the Headship of Christ. Both statements are true.…
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