Sun 9:30a Class; 10:30a Worship; 11:35a Communion
Bible Bites
The Pattern of God
“See,” He says, “that you make all things according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain.” (Hebrews 8:5)
Patterns are for following. Patterns can be traced, emulated, followed, and sometimes, even anticipated. A pattern allows us to recreate something by following the design. Sometimes patterns look like a guide (such as for needlework or drawing). Sometimes, patterns are seen in the lives of those who have gone before us – their examples can be followed and their footsteps retraced.
The Bible works in patterns. We are given the pattern for how to live in our bodies which are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19) and the pattern for the church which is the temple of God (Eph 2:21). The Bible provides the blueprints for churches and Christians alike.
“Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 1:13)
We must model ourselves after the pattern found in the Scripture because the pattern is clearly expressed by God so that we might behave properly toward Him and our fellow man. When God gives patterns, they are there for a reason.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
