Matthew 12:33-37; This message bridges the serious issues revealed in Korah’s rebellion from Numbers 16 with NT application on the topic of destructive speech. This morning we unpack a passage of Christ’s firm instruction to a group of equally obstinate and verbally abusive Pharisees. The issue at hand…..are your words good or bad?
Note: a technical issue cut off the sermon reflection Numbers 16:19-40; The showdown between the rebellious Levites against Moses and Aaron takes place at the tent of meeting. The glory of Yahweh immediately appears and His jusdgement against the insurrectionists include the earth splitting apart to swallow the ringleaders and fire consuming the 250 disobedient […]
Numbers 16:1-18; Following the encouragment of Numbers 15, a group of 250 Levites lead by Korah challenge the leadership authority of Moses and Aaron. They are joined by some members of the tribe of Reuben who claim Moses has failed to lead them to the Promised Land. In response, Moses demands they take their complaint […]
Numbers 15:30-41; Following Yahweh’s encouragment of the children of the Exodus generation, He instructs Moses to warn them about defiant or “high handed” sin. Those who willfully sin in such a manner would be cut off from the people of Israel. To illustrate this reality, a man was found violating Sabbath by gathering wood. The […]
Luke 9:21-27; Sacrifice is a popular theme around national holidays such as Memorial Day, emphasizing the heroism of people who offered up their lives for the cause of freedom. However Jesus is our primary example of self-sacrifice as He offered Himself for the sins of the world. He plainly instructs the disciples and anyone who […]
Numbers 15:1-29; Following Yahweh-God’s judgement against the rebellion of the Exodus generation of Israel and their subsequent disobedience in marching into southern Canaan, chapter 15 is a refreshing pause. The LORD instructs Moses to teach the younger generation that will eventually be inheriting the Promised Land to offer thankful sacrifices to God. We also see […]
Numbers 14:20-45; Following the impassioned plea of Moses to spare the Israelites from complete destruction, Yahweh-God replied with His judgement against their grumbling and unfaitfulness. Although forgiving their sinfulness, the LORD holds the people accountable for their negative attitudes and behaviors. Anyone 20 years and older that were counted in the census (Num.1) would not […]
Numbers 14:1-19; With conflicting reports by the Israelite spies who scouted Canaan, the people had a clear choice to trust in the promises of Yahweh-God for a land of their own….or not. In typical fashion, they fell prey to their fears and unbelief, which roused the anger of the LORD against them. Despite being cast […]
Numbers 13:1-33; Returning to our ongoing LIght and Darkness series, we find Yahweh-God instructing Moses to send spies into Canaan for an intelligence gathering mission. They are to observe the land and inhabitants, then bring a report back to the Israelite camp as the foundation for conquering the Promised Land. However, most of the spies […]
Matthew 25:31-46: Belief has been a key theme during Easter 2021, as we have seen Jesus challenge His doubting disciples after the Resurrection. The foundation of their ministry to the early church was unwavering belief in the Person and Work of their Lord, which is likewise required of future generations of believers that have not […]