Articles in the Old Testament Tabernacle Rev. W. Scott Lockard

THE BRAZEN ALTAR (EX. 27:1-8)
  Immediately after entering the door of the outer court there was found an altar constructed of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze. Upon it was placed the sacrifice for the Bible teaches without the shedding of blood there is no redemption. The priest assisted in making the sacrifice for he would hold the creature while it was killed. The party then for whom the sacrifice was offered would place his hands upon the sacrifice and confess his sins. The animal then served as a substitute for his or her sins. This is a wonderful type of pointing to Jesus Christ for He is the Lamb of God who taken away the sins of the world. We must come to the cross and lay our sins on Jesus. The result is forgiveness and the right to enter in.
THE LAVER (Ex.30:17-31)
  The Laver was a large bronze basin containing water. It was made from the bronze looking glasses of Israeli women(Ex.38:8). Nothing is said about its dimensions for it represents the Word of God. According to Matt. 24:35 the Word of God has no limitations. The Laver was a mirror according to James 1:22-24. One could look into its depths and determine the sin demanding cleansing. We all are as an unclean thing hence the need for the cleansing power of the laver. How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your word (Psalm 119:9) The Laver took away the dirt. The priests would come who were covered in blood, grime and dust for cleansing. Believers who are covered with worldliness an inward sin must come for the cleansing power.
COVERINGS AND CURTAINS (Exodus 26:7-14)
 The tabernacle was really a tent. It was one hundred cubits in length and fifty in width. The outside was covered with badger skins. As a consequence the outside was rough, brown and unattractive. It reminds us the unsaved are not attracted to Christianity. T he second skin was made of ram and dyed red representing the blood. The third skin was of goat's hair, white in color, representing the purity of Jesus. Inside curtain was woven in colors of blue, purple, red and white. Throughout the curtain were interwoven Cherubim. It served as a ceiling for the Holy Place. The four colors remind us of Christ. His coming from heaven (blue), His blood (red), His perfection (white) and His royalty (purple).


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Furniture of the Holy Place of The Old Testament Tabernacle Rev. W. Scott Lockard

(Exodus 25:31-40)
I. Table of the shewbread (12 Loaves)
  The shewbread represents the Word of God. We are to feed on the Word daily. From this daily feeding we gain our strength and sufficiency to fight the fight of faith.
II. Golden candlestick
  The Golden Candlestick provides supernatural light. It represents Jesus who is the Light of the World. Each holder contained a pot of oil representing the provision the Holy Spirit makes for us.
III. Altar of incense
  The hot coals were brought from the Brazen Altar and then the sweet incense was sprinkled there with the frangrance going up to God. Our prayers are like the incense (Rev.8:4)

The Three Pieces of Furniture teach us to feed on the Word, be filled with the Spirit and have an effective prayer life.


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The Holy Place of The Old Testament Tabernacle Rev. W. Scott Lockard
I.THE ENTRANCE
  A.VEIL SEPARATING (EX.26:31-33)
  1) FOUR COLORS
     a. Blue (Heavenly and Godly) John 20:28
     b. Purple (Kingship) Matt.28:18
     c. Red (Blood) MARK 10:45
     d. White (Purity) LUKE 23:4.14
   2) Cherubim interwoven throughout the linen veil

II.THE HIGH PRIEST
  A.ENTERED ONCE A YEAR(DAY OF ATONEMENT)
  1) Having sacrificed a goat on behalf of man
  2) Having released a scapegoat into the wilderness
  B.WEARING COSTLY RAINMENT
   1) White linen turban(base a crown of gold-Ex.28:36
   2) Words Holy to the Lord
   3) Inner garment of white linen
   4) Robe of blue(Helm attached)-Ex.28:31-33
   5) Pomegranate Motif(Blue, Purple and Scarlet) Witness
   6) Gold Bells alternating Testimony
  C.EPHOD(APRON LIKE GARMENT-Ex.28:5-14
   1) Made of four colors (Blue, Red, Purple and White)
   2) Gold thread interwoven (Heavenly)-Ex.39:3
  D.THE BREASTPLATE(Gold Embroidery)-Ex.28:15)
  1)Twelve Precious Stones (one per tribe)
    a; Each had name of a tribe (Jesus knows our name-John 10:3
   2) It folded double to form a pocket
    a. Two jewels kept within(Urim-lights) (Thummim(Perfections)
    b. Special requests(important decisions) made by the High Priest)
    c. Standing before the Lampstand reflected light falls on the stones
    d. Flash of light provides 24 combination(2x12)-22 letters in Hebrew alphabet)
    e. Slight breeze flickers flames and alter angle of lights direction hitting different letters
     f. God spoke not audibly but by letter
    e. Bringing the blood to sprinkle yearly(Day of Atonement)-Ex.25:22
   1) Lid of the Ark made of Pure Gold
     a. Becomes the Mercy Seat
     b. Jesus sprinkled blood on Heaven's Mercy Seat-Heb.4:16
   2). Shikinah Glory(Light from above)-Ex.25:22
    a. Sybolizing overshadowing presence


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Introduction to The
Old Testament Tabernacle Rev. W. Scott Lockard

I .God Is Always Specific (Ex.25-31)
  When God gave Moses instruction to build the Tabernacle He was specific! Noah had a similar experience when told to build the Ark. God is always specific when dealing with His people. He leaves no doubt as to His intentions.
II.God Is Always Detailed (Ex.25:2-35:5)
  The structure was to be 175' in length and 150' in width. The material requirements were 2400 lbs of gold, 8400 lbs of silver and 8400 lbs of brass. The fabric to be used was of finest quality: cloth of blue, purple, scarlet, fine twined linen, coverings of goats hair, skins of rams and badger or seal. It was further required to have Acacia wood (hardest wood known), precious stones (for the High Priest's vestments), olive oil and sweet spices.
III.God Is Always Demanding (Ex.36:5-6)
  God uses people. He told Moses, "Have the people bring an offering". It was to be taken from the wealth obtained in Egypt. They brought so much they had to be restrained in their giving.
IV.God Is Always Selective (Ex.35:30-32)
  He chose Bazaleel to serve as contractor. The man had an eye for beauty and detail. He was a skilled artisan. He was a gifted teacher. Most of all he was filled with the Holy Spirit.
V.God Is Always Accessible (Ex. 27:16)
 The entire Tabernacle enclosure took nine months to complete. It was a fenced enclosure with curtains covering the entire structure. Seven feet high it was just above eye level. To see inside one must enter through the door. The gate of entry faced east and consisted of multi colored curtains;blue reminding us that God(Jesus) came from Heaven!; white reminding us of His purity and perfection; red reminding us of the necessary shed blood and purple reminding us of royalty and that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

 Gaining entrance required a blood sacrifice. The rich were to bring a bullock; the middle class a lamb or goat and the poor were to bring turtle doves or pidgeons. They were to be sacrificed and the blood to be sprinkled on the altar. This sacrifice was to be repeated yearly but the death of Christ was once for all. Consequently by His death we all may gain entrance"for whosoever will may come"!


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7 steps to stagnate
Sunday School

1.We never done it before!
2.We're not ready for that!
3.We're doing alright without that!
4.We've tried it before!
5.It costs too much!
6.It's not our responsibility!
7.It just won't work!

Yours for Bigger and Better Sunday Schools;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard


(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright Side Ministries

NINE STEPS TO SUCCESS
IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

1. A SINCERE WELCOME
2. RECOGNIZE VISITORS
3. PROPERLY PREPARED TEACHERS
4. WARM SERVICES
5. FUNCTIONING FOLLOW-UP
6. SENSE OF PURPOSE
7. LIFE RELATED MINISTRY (PRACTICAL APPLICATION)
8. INCORPORATE CONVERTS
9. PRAY

Yours for Bigger and Better Sunday Schools;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard

(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright side Ministries

Why people resist change
in Sunday School

1) They're content, satisfied with status quo-no matter how dangerous, outdated, or ineffective it may be.

2) They lack understanding. They just don't understand how change could produce the desired results.

3) They're not willing to pay the price they don't believe it would be worth the time, effort, money, or trouble.

4) They're tradition bound. Their motto: "That's the way we have always done it."

5) They fear a loss. We will have to destroy our old building, throw away our old Christmas ornaments, spend more money.

Yours for bigger and better Sunday Schools;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard

(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright Side Ministries

How to bore your class

1. Dominate the conversation.
2. Talk very slowly.
3. Talk very fast.
4. Talk without eye contact..
5. Talk "over their heads.'
6. Talk "under their intellegence."
7. Talk lots about yourself.
8. Talk in a monotone.
9. Talk without thinking.
10. Just talk on....and on....and on.
11. Somehow keep them Awake during all of the above.
12. Keep talking for several minutes after the final bell.
13. Call them "disloyal" and "backsliders" when they start attending another class.

Yours for bigger and Better Sunday Schools;
Rev. W. Scott Lockard

(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright side Ministries

What Sunday School

Means to me!

It Means fun! If Sunday School is the most boring hour of the week we have missed its purpose. We need to make it a lively fun time whether during class or preliminaries. Do whatever it takes to make it fun to come.

It means fellowship! Sunday School is a place to meet new friends. A place we can make wholesome acquaintances. A place to develop uplifting relationships.

It means faith! It's the place to enlarge our faith. The Place that we can grow and mature and Learn more about Jesus. A place to get our spiritual life all together!

It means Fruit! Increasing numbers, excited students, enthusiastic teachers. A growing, thriving productive church bringing forth new converts. Enlarging the roll expanding the outreach, sharing the message with all we can!

Yours for bigger and better Sunday Schools;

Rev. W. Scott Lockard
(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright side Ministries

Teaching Methods of Christ

Teaching Methods of Christ:
  1. Use of Parables (Matt. 13:1-9) (Mark 4:33-34) (Luke 10:25-27)
  2. Personal experience of participation (Mark 6:6b, 7)
  3. Object Lessons (Matt. 10:14, 11:2-6, 18:1-4, 22:20-21)
  4. Drama (Matt. 27:7-11, 21:12-16)
  5. Gave opportunity for questions (Mark 13:3)
  6. Referred to daily experience (Luke 10:41-42]
  7. Used a child to illustrate humility (Mark 9:35-36)

Effective Means of Illustration (Letting the Light in):
   A. Jeremiah used the:
     1. Girdle (Jer. 13)
     2. Bottle (Jer. 13:12)
     3. Potter's Wheel (Jer. 18:1-6)

   B. Ezekiel used the:
     1. Roll (Ezekiel 3)
     2. Tile (Ezek. 4)
     3. Beard (Ezek. 5)

   C. Amos used the:
     1. Locusts (Amos 4:10)
     2. Plumb line (Amos 7:7-8)
     3. Summer Fruits (Amos 8:1-2)



Yours for bigger and better Sunday Schools; Rev. W. Scott Lockard
(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright Side Ministries

Tips for Teaching Adults
Teaching adults should be exciting and inspirational. If effective it will change them for the better! Here are four tips:

Tip One - Capture Attention - Get their attention immediately or you will lose it completely. Make a challenging statement or ask a thought provoking question!

Tip Two - Promote Participation - A basic law of leaving is involvement. Use projects, crafts and audiovisuals..

Tip Three - Emphasize main points - Teach a few significat ideas or concepts. Quality not quanityt is what you are seeking.

Tip Four - Apply lessons to life - Make it relevent. Make it apply in a practical way to everyday life.

Let us incorporate these principles into our Sunday School service. It will help us to create an atmosphere of growth! God bless your every effort in building a growing Sunday School.

Yours for bigger and better Sunday Schools,Rev. W. Scott Lockard
(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright Side Ministries

It Bothers Me

As a pastor and former district Sunday School Secretary there are things that bother me. I suppose conscientious people should be bothered once in a while.

It bothers me when I see such a lack of vision for enlargeing the Sunday Schools. I realize the Bible teaches that without a vision the people perish. May I add that Sunday School disintegrates as well!

It bothers me that we can't develop a more innovative and practical program. We just don't change anything lest we upset the apple cart. I think a few apple carts need upsetting.

It bothers me when I see such shoddy preparation on the part of many teachers. To me teaching a class is a formidable task and it demands the best I can give. I am prepared to put hours into my preparation; what about you?

It bothers me when people attend Sunday School so sporadically. The up and down attendance patterns is baffling. I want to be there; how about you?

It bothers me when I see so little concern for absentees or visitors. I think they are worthy of a call, a card or a visit. With our lack of outreach, it is no wonder that few darken our church doorway!

It bothers me that people find our program format so unattractive that they don't care to return. I want to do something about that, don't you?

If these things bother you too, let's do something about them.

Yours for bigger and better Sunday Schools,
Rev. W. Scott Lockard

(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright Side Ministries

The Reason for
Sunday School

  Why purchase costly Sunday School curriculum materials? Why plead for volunteers to serve as teachers? Why search for the best leadership to give guidance as Superintendents? There is only one reason and that reason is winning souls. The Bible declares, "He that wined souls is wise," {Pro. 11:30}. It is a fact the personnel of our Sunday Schools display great wisdom. Observe with me that they are:

1. Wise in their choices of objectives - Priority one is winning souls. Their goal is too seek and save the lost. Nothing less brings satisfaction.
2. Wise in their use of time - They live consistently with eternal values in view. They fully realize the lateness of the hour and the length of eternity! They are compelled to go into Samaria.
3. Wise in their choices of values - These dedicated people realize the value of one's soul. To them that one is worth all of the effort, all of the frustration, all of the expense. The soul is worth the whole world!
4. Wise in their choices of methods - These ingenious people are aware that methods change but the message never. Their approach is as varied as the individuals they share with!

  This then is our reason for being. Let us reach out with every available means to win lost souls! Together we can do it!
Yours for bigger and better Sunday Schools,
Rev. W. Scott Lockard
(C)2009 Pastor Lockard's Living on the Bright Side