Introduction

• The sermon opens with a prayer for God’s presence and faith to understand His word and salvation.
• The series focuses on practical sanctification and practical faith – emphasizing spiritual growth through faith in God’s word.

Biblical Context: Moses’ Leadership Journey

• Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, faces the Red Sea dead-end, God miraculously parts the sea.
• Journey through the desert: God provides food, water, and gives the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.
• Moses’ intimate relationship with God is described as “face to face,” a personal friendship (Exodus 33:11).

Moses’ Plea and God’s Response (Exodus 33)

• Moses expresses doubt about leading the people without God’s guidance; asks, “Who will send me?”
• Moses prays to know God’s ways and to see His glory.
• God promises His presence will go with Moses, providing rest and guidance (Exodus 33:14).
• Moses insists that without God’s presence, he cannot lead the people (Exodus 33:15).
• God reveals His character: merciful, gracious, longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth (Exodus 34).

The Sanctuary as a Symbol of God’s Presence

• God commands the construction of the sanctuary as a place where His presence dwells.
• The Ark of the Covenant symbolizes God’s throne and glory.
• The sanctuary system represents the plan of salvation and God’s presence with His people.

Jesus Christ: God’s Presence Made Flesh

• Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s presence dwelling among humanity (John 1:14).
• Christ is fully divine and fully human—“God made flesh” (Isaiah 7:14; John 2:19-21).
• Jesus’ life and sacrifice enable believers to have God’s presence within them.
• False teachings in early Christianity denied Christ’s divinity and fleshly incarnation; these are condemned (2 John 1:7-11).

Sanctification and Living Faith

• Sanctification means being made holy through truth and practical faith in Christ (John 17:17-19).
• Believers are called to live holy lives, growing into the character of Christ (Ephesians 4:13).
• The promise is that believers will be presented faultless at Christ’s coming (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).
• Faith includes not just forgiveness but transformation—hating sin and loving righteousness.

The Church’s Mission and Warning

• The remnant church is entrusted with the last warning message to the world (Revelation 14).
• Satan uses deception to lead believers astray; faithful watchmen must guard against false teachings.
• Unity in faith and character is essential for the church to fulfill its mission.

Personal Application and Encouragement

• Like Moses, believers face challenges and need God’s presence daily.
• Practical sanctification requires surrendering fully to Christ—no compromise with sin.
• Faith is not mere feeling or imagination but conviction based on hearing God’s word.
• Believers must hold fast to their profession of faith without wavering (Hebrews 10:23).
• The outcome at Christ’s return is binary: saved or lost (2 Thessalonians 1).

Closing Exhortation

• The preacher calls for personal commitment to seek God’s presence and character daily.
• Prayers for hearts to be softened by Jesus’ love, fully surrendered to Him.
• Emphasizes the importance of knowing Christ intimately to live victorious Christian lives.

Key Biblical References

Conclusion

The sermon teaches that practical sanctification is about daily walking with God, being led by His presence just as Moses was. It highlights the necessity of knowing God’s character through faith in Jesus Christ—God made flesh—and living a holy life empowered by that relationship. The believer’s journey involves continual transformation, surrender, and readiness for Christ’s return. The ultimate goal is unity in faith and maturity in Christ’s character, enabling believers to give the final warning message to a perishing world.