Washing of Water and the Word The Laver

Washing of Water and the Word The Laver Materials Measurements Ministry

The Laver ►Materials Ø Bronze – again speaks of Divine righteousness of Jesus Christ Ø Mirrors – self-examination; Rom. 12: 2 ü 1 Timothy 2: 9, 10 ü 1 Peter 3: 3, 4 Ø Water – speaks of the Spirit of God ü Ephesians 5: 25, 26 ü John 17: 17 cf. John 6: 63

The Laver ►Measurement Ø No dimensions given which speaks to the limitless application. Ø The laver followed the altar but was dependent upon it. Ø Spirit cannot work through the Word without the foundation of the cross. Ø John 16: 8 -11

The Laver ►Ministry Ø The Initial Cleansing ü Priests entering office – Ex. 29: 4 ü Day of Atonement – Lev. 16: 4 ü Regeneration – Titus 3: 5

The Laver ►Ministry Ø The Continual Cleansing ü Exodus 30: 20, 21 v Hands – suggests our work v Feet – suggests our walk – John 13: 10 ü Psalm 119: 9 cf. John 15: 3 ; 17: 17 ü 1 Timothy 4: 5

The Relationship ► Altar ► Laver 1. Calvary 1. Pentecost 2. Jesus Christ 2. Holy Spirit 3. Reconciliation 3. Sanctification

Application ►How often are you washing your feet? ►Is your worship and witness ineffective because you are a defiled Christian? ►Are you ever mindful that a holy life is the key to a happy effective life of worship? Leviticus 19: 2