Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” I. Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things. ” A. Man or God could devote something to God (Leviticus 27: 28 -29). • Thing • Animal • Person 1. Could not be redeemed. 2. Wholly dedicated to God.
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” I. Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things. ” B. Hebrew verb charam “devote” – “doomed to destruction” charem “devoted thing” – “person under the ban” C. An idolater was “to be utterly destroyed” (charam) (Exodus 22: 20).
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” I. Mosaic Law Concerning “Devoted Things. ” D. An evil city was “to be utterly destroyed” and burned (Deuteronomy 13: 12 -18). E. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deuteronomy 7: 2).
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. A. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deut. 7: 2). 2. Jericho was “doomed…to destruction” (Joshua 6: 17). 3. Those who did not abstain from the “accursed things” (cherem) became “accursed” (charam) – (Joshua 6: 18).
Joshua 6: 18 “…By all means abstain from the accursed things (cherem) lest you become accursed (charam) when you take of the accursed things (cherem), and make the camp of Israel a curse (cherem) and trouble it”
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. A. Canaanites were “devoted” to the Lord. 1. “Utterly destroy (charam) them” (Deut. 7: 2). 2. Jericho was “doomed…to destruction” (Joshua 6: 17). 3. Those who did not abstain from the “accursed things” (cherem) became “accursed” (charam) – (Joshua 6: 18). 4. This was Achan’s sin.
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. B. Jabesh Gilead becomes “an accursed thing” (Judges 21: 11). C. Amalek is to be “utterly destroyed” (I Samuel 15: 3). Saul’s sin – (I Samuel 15: 23).
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” II. “Devoted Things” in Israel’s History. D. Ben-Hadad is “appointed to utter destruction” (I Kings 20: 42). E. Judah becomes an “accursed thing” (Jeremiah 25: 9) and is then redeemed by God (Zechariah 14: 11).
Old Testament Themes “Devoted Things” III. New Testament Applications. A. Christians are wholly given over to God (Galatians 2: 20). B. Christians devoted themselves to Lord’s work (I Corinthians 16: 15). C. Sin & error causes one to be “accursed” (Galatians 1: 9, 9; I Cor. 16: 22; Romans 9: 3).