Numbers 20:1-13; Nearly forty years have passed since the turmoil and challenges of chapters 16 and 17. Moses and Aaron have led the difficult assembly of Israel to the Desert of Zin just south of Canaan, but there is no water. The people once again contend with their leaders, but instead of judgement, Yahweh instructs […]
Numbers 17:1-13; Moses and Aaron return to the tent of meeting to hear from the LORD following the daunting series of events of Numbers 16. Yahweh instructed Moses to collect the staffs of the 12 tribal leaders of Israel and put them in front of the ark of the covenant. God would then reveal His […]
Numbers 16:41-50; The next day after Yahweh’s powerful judgement against the rebellion of Korah and the 250 Levites, the assembly of Israeal rose up against Moses and Aaron. The LORD responded with a deadly plague which killed nearly 15 thousand in the camp before Moses sent Aaron with his censer of incense as atonment for […]
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 […]