HEART OF PURITY – GOD WANTS US TO BE PURE IN HEART IN HIS PRESENCE
Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. Ps. 24:3–4
1. INTRODUCTION
Clean environments in a food factory or a semiconductor production floor.
2. SURVEY OF THE TEXT
a. Survey the whole of Ps. 24. i. Author – David. ii. Occasion – David brought the ark of God to the tabernacle in Jerusalem.
b. Survey of the ark of God in the life of Israel from the days of Moses to the days of David.
3. IMPLICATIONS TO THE LIFE OF ISRAEL
a. Condescension of God – God owns the whole earth but condescends to dwell with Israel in a tent. b. Communion with God i. God's appointed way of approach for Israel.  The right place – tabernacle erected by God.  The right person – high priest and priests appointed by God.  The right procedure – offer sacrifices prescribed by God. ii. God's demand on worshipper – purity of life and purity of heart.
4. THE BRIDGE FROM PSALM 24 TO OUR TIMES
Ps. 24: 7-10 – The Lord Almighty Isa. 9: 6-7 – A Mighty King Ps. 24: 3-4 – Purity in God's presence Zech. 13:9 – A Refiner and Purifier Ps. 24 – Tabernacle of David for Israel Amos 9:11-12, Acts 15:15-16 – Tabernacle of David rebuilt for Israel and the Gentiles
JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH! 5. APPLICATIONS FOR OUR TIMES
a. Application to those seeking for God. i. Searching for God? LOOK FOR JESUS!  Christ, the temple of God. John 2:19-21, 14:9.  Christ, Emmanuel, God with us. Matt. 1:23  Christ, the ascended King in heaven. Acts 1:11
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