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“Woe unto them! for they have...perished in the gainsaying of Core.” (Jude 1:11) Jude describes the Levite Korah’s rebellion against Moses (Numbers ... More...

“Woe unto them! for they have...perished in the gainsaying of Core.” (Jude 1:11) Jude describes the Levite Korah’s rebellion against Moses (Numbers ... More...

Servanthood - Part II II. Servanthood: A Statement of Submission. 1) 2) 3) Submission defined: ••to willfully deploy ones-self in service to another. ••respecting divinely appointed authority out of respect for Christ. III. Servanthood: A Statement of Trust. 1) 2) Psalm 119:38,49,122,140 3) IV. Servanthood: A Statement of Honor. A) B) 1) Moses- Numbers 12:6-8 2) David: 2 Samuel 7:5,8 3) Job: Job 1:8, 2:3 Thank you for listening!

Servanthood - Part II II. Servanthood: A Statement of Submission. 1) 2) 3) Submission defined: ••to willfully deploy ones-self in service to another. ••respecting divinely appointed authority out of respect for Christ. III. Servanthood: A Statement of Trust. 1) 2) Psalm 119:38,49,122,140 3) IV. Servanthood: A Statement of Honor. A) B) 1) Moses- Numbers 12:6-8 2) David: 2 Samuel 7:5,8 3) Job: Job 1:8, 2:3 Thank you for listening!

What to do when there is a challenge to leadership? Were they right? Did Moses act correctly?

Christian Talk - Joshua to Succeed Moses. Numbers 27This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5139976/advertisement

Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...  I Corinthians 10   11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.   12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.   13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.   14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.  

Saturday, 11 March 2023   “Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? Acts 15:10   Peter had just said that God made no distinction between the Jews and the Gentiles, purifying the hearts of both by faith. With that, he continues with, “Now therefore, why do you test God.”   The verb is a present infinitive and gives the sense of “why are you testing God.” They were standing there and actively working against what God was doing. Because of this, Peter is reminding the people of their own history. Instead of accepting the will of God that was openly expressed to them, Israel turned and imposed their own will on a situation or matter. An example of this is recorded in Psalm 95 –   “Today, if you will hear His voice: 8 ‘Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, As in the day of trial in the wilderness, 9 When your fathers tested Me; They tried Me, though they saw My work. 10 For forty years I was grieved with that generation, And said, “It is a people who go astray in their hearts, And they do not know My ways.” 11 So I swore in My wrath, ‘They shall not enter My rest.''” Psalm 95:7-11   The author of Hebrews cites this psalm, directly equating it to Israel's rejection of Christ and remaining under the Law of Moses. And now, this is just what the Pharisees were trying to impose on the Gentiles. Paul used the same terminology in 1 Corinthians 10:9, saying, “...nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents.”   At that time, the people “spoke against God and against Moses” (Numbers 21:5). Paul warned against doing what is inappropriate, showing that as God was with Moses, He was now fully revealed through Christ with the introduction of the New Covenant.   Peter's admonition concerning testing God is directly tied to a rejection of what God had done to the Gentiles in the giving of the Spirit. This testing was being accomplished “by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples.”   The yoke he is referring to is the Law of Moses. It is the subject of the discourse, and it was the purpose for calling the council. It is what Paul says of the law in Galatians 5 –   “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 2 Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. 3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.” Galatians 5:1-4   Paul's words are clear, concise, and specific. The law is a yoke, a burden, that stands against grace. So intolerable was the Law of Moses in this regard, that Peter next says it is a yoke “which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?”   It is an all-inclusive statement. Israel was given the law and no person within Israel could bear up under the weight of the yoke that rested on them because of it. The law promised that the person who did the things of the law would live (Leviticus 18:5). And yet, the people, without exception, had died. Elijah was taken out before he died, but that does not mean he was sinless under the law. No person born under the law could meet the demands of the law. Thus, all died.   Despite this, these Judaizers were standing there, rejecting the grace of the Lord Jesus. And more, they were trying to impose upon the Gentiles, who had already been accepted by God, the same yoke that they had been under and were unable to bear. The perverse nature of such an attitude could not stand.   Life application: Of the words of Peter, Cambridge says the following:   “So St Paul (Galatians 5:1) calls the ceremonial law ‘a yoke of bondage.' Christ uses the word “yoke” for his own precepts, knowing that a yoke was needed for men's guidance, but He calls it ‘easy' (Matthew 11:30).” Cambridge   This is not what Paul says, nor is it what Peter is saying. Cambridge has done what far too many scholars do. They have divided the law into a moral law and a ceremonial law. No such distinction is found in the law. The Law of Moses is a codified whole. There are moral parts to the law, and there are ceremonial parts to it as well. But these are internal distinctions that form a single law.   To say that Jesus only fulfilled and set aside the ceremonial law part of the Law of Moses and not the moral part would mean that believers today were obligated to the entirety of the Ten Commandments, but no sound Christian or theologian would agree that we must observe the Sabbath. Paul argues against that several times in his writings. The author of Hebrews clearly signifies that the Sabbath is fulfilled, and we have entered our rest in our coming to Christ.   The law, the entire Law of Moses, is fulfilled, it is set aside, it is annulled, it is obsolete, and it is nailed to the cross. This does not mean, however, that we are not obligated to be obedient to what is morally right. Such moral precepts are stated throughout the epistles. These explain our obligations and expectations under the New Covenant.   However, in not doing these things, sin is not imputed because we are not under law but under grace. Our failure to meet the expectations of the New Covenant expectations will not result in a loss of salvation but in a loss of rewards. All of this is explained by Paul.   Be careful to not make the mistake of those who try to shove you back under “part” of the Law of Moses. It is fulfilled and it is over. We now live under a much better dispensation, that of grace. Thank God for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Yes, O God. Thank You for what You have done for us in the giving of Your Son to remove from us the curse of death and eternal separation from You. We have been granted life, eternal life, through receiving the gospel. Christ has done it all! Thank God for Jesus Christ our Lord who has brought us back to You. Amen.

Bible Study with Jairus - Leviticus 7 The functions of offerings: Reinforcement and reduction   In past lessons, we've mentioned the significance of the order of the offerings in Leviticus 1:1- Leviticus 6:7, as well as the different order in Leviticus 6:8-7:38. In addition, I believe the different offerings represent different functions. Some offerings (grain offerings, burnt offerings) were for reinforcement, while others (sin offerings and guilt offerings) were for reduction. Let me explain what I mean.   Reinforcement and reduction are concepts in traditional Chinese medicine. Through reinforcement and reduction, we achieve balance. Our body reaches a balance of yin and yang. I believe the essence of the peace offering is achieving a balanced state, in which there is reinforcement and reduction.   Many people may have difficulty understanding this concept. Let me give a metaphor from Western Medicine. When our white blood cells carry away waste and help our bodies fight infection, this is the function of reduction. When our red blood cells carry oxygen, supplying us with life, this is the function of reinforcement.   In the same way, the sin offering and the guilt offering remove our sins and transgressions, helping us “reduce” unhealthy things. The burnt offering and the grain offering, on the other hand, provide positive life and nourishment. The grain offering not only pleased God but also provided food for the priests. The food provided God's life supply to the priests, which is “reinforcement.” The sin offerings and the guilt offerings (“reduction” offerings), as well as the peace offerings, grain offerings, and wave offerings could all be eaten by priests, which is the effect of "reinforcement". Such "reduction" and "reinforcement" allowed the priest to simultaneously cover their sins and receive God's life supply, thus achieving a balance.   Just like we have to maintain the balance of yin and yang within our bodies to keep our bodies healthy, we need spiritual balance to maintain a healthy spiritual body. We need “reduction” offerings to remove our sins and “reinforcement” sacrifices to nourish us with spiritual bread so we can grow and mature.   What are reinforcement and reduction?   Reinforcement and reduction are concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine believes that a healthy body lies in the balance of yin and yang. The balance of yin and yang is also related to qi. For example, the qi from sun and food is positive whereas qi from cold or wind is negative. If there is more negative qi than positive in our body, it is necessary to reduce the negative and reinforce the positive, so that our body can maintain balance and be healthy.   Although I have only a limited understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, I want to use traditional Chinese medicine to create an analogy. Many people in the West believe that concepts such as yin and yang and qi belong to the metaphysics of Eastern culture. But from my limited understanding, they are a good picture to help us understand spiritual things.   We know as Christians that the church is the body of Christ. Does this body need a balance of yin and yang? When Satan and sin attack us, it reminds us of being assaulted by freezing wind. This negative qi must be reduced. Meanwhile, Christ's redemption (represented by the offerings) represents positive qi. The more Satan attacks, the more we need to nurture an awareness of Christ's redemption.    According to the theory of Chinese medicine, qi exists and operates in our bodies, but it is invisible. The same is true of the Holy Spirit. He is invisible, but he operates within the body of Christ. The Holy Spirit is the Helper sent by the Father in the name of Jesus Christ (John 14:26) to give us heavenly "positive qi.” Through him, we have access to the Father in one spirit (Ephesians 2:18). Through the Holy Spirit, we are convicted of sin (John 16:8). He applies Christ's redemption personally to our lives. The Bible says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:17). His work is in line with the work of Jesus.   Jesus Christ became our redeeming sacrifice which takes away our sins. The Bible says, "the Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil” (ESV, 1 John 3:8)[1]. This reminds us of the concept of reduction. The work of reduction comes first, as our sins are removed through Jesus' blood.   In addition, Jesus Christ is the bread that came down from heaven (John 6:58). He is the spiritual manna, the holy food for us to eat. This reminds us of the concept of reinforcement. The work of reinforcement is a further step in our Christian growth that manifests the glory of God.   If we understand the spiritual meaning of the five basic offerings, it will help us apply God's truth to our everyday lives. The purpose of the offerings was not external obedience, but internal intimacy with God. The offerings were a living illustration of the removal of sin and the pursuit of fellowship with God. God's purpose was to remove the worshipers' sins so they could return to God and get to know him better. If you have accepted God's gift of redemption through the blood of Jesus, God wants you to maintain fellowship with Him and grow closer to him. In this way, you will be filled with His holiness and glory. Redemption through His blood is the foundation. Intimate fellowship is the goal.     The five basic offerings in the Old Testament can all be categorized as either reduction or reinforcement. The sin offering and the guilt offering are for reduction, that is, taking away our sins. The grain offering and the burnt offering are not only offered to God, but also given to the priests to eat. This nourishing supply reminds us of the concept of reinforcement. Although the burnt offering is burned entirely, it benefits the worshiper by giving them a practical way to please God and receive his blessing. The peace offering represents both reduction and reinforcement at the same time. It not only includes a sin offering and guilt offering (reduction), but also a grain offering and wave offering (reinforcement). These offerings help us achieve spiritual balance.   Many people express doubts about the existence of qi and the concept of yin and yang because they cannot be seen or touched. But those who have experience in traditional Chinese medicine can verify through their experiences that the balance between qi, yin, and yang is real. Qi represents the Holy Spirit. His work is invisible and intangible, but we can feel his presence in our spiritual experience. When the Lord Jesus talked about the work of the Holy Spirit, He also likened it to the wind. He said, "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." (John 3:8).   In Chinese acupuncture, practitioners hold the needle in the right hand and rotate it in a clockwise direction to achieve reinforcement. On the other hand, when they want to achieve reduction, they rotate the needle in a counterclockwise direction. Many people in the West accept acupuncture, but they may not know that a different rotation of the needle will have a different effect. Acupuncturists use different rotational methods to help adjust the patient's balance of qi, yin, and yang, which they believe will treat the patient's disease.   Just like acupuncturists seek to achieve balance, we as God's children also need balance. To use an analogy more familiar to a Western audience, our white blood cells remove waste products from our blood, while our red blood cells transport oxygen to our body. In the same way, some offerings (sin offerings and guilt offerings) remove sin and waste from the worshiper's spiritual body, while other offerings (grain offerings, burnt offerings, wave offerings, heave offerings, and peace offerings) please God and supply us with His divine life. The offerings remind us of the importance of not only reducing evil (removing sin) but also increasing goodness as we unite ourselves with God's divine life. When we achieve balance, we will become spiritually healthy.       The function of the burnt offering and the grain offering   Burnt offerings are entirely burned to God to please Him. Whether it was Noah offering clean animals as sacrifices or Abraham offering Isaac, both were to please God. The grain offering contains a portion that is burned to God, and this portion pleases God. But the rest was reserved for the priests as their food, the staff of life. The food was holy in order to help the priests become holy. After we offer burnt offerings to please God, He begins to share food with us through the grain offering. This is the function of reinforcement. But reinforcement is not enough. For example, if a vessel is unclean and if you put food in it, you will contaminate the food. Therefore, the laws of the sin offering and the guilt offering are needed to cleanse the vessel.   The function of the sin offering and the guilt offering   Before you cook a meal, you first wash the dishes, pots, and pans you will be using. In the same way, the sin offering and the guilt offering remove the impurity from our vessel so we can receive the nourishment God wants to give. We must clean and detoxify our vessels first. Only after the poison of sin and transgression has been removed can we receive the nourishing, reinforcing spiritual food that God wants to give us.   Using another metaphor, God wants to remove the weeds from the crop. If we add fertilizer before the weeds are removed, the weeds will get an extra boost. If we put the fertilizer on first, it will be wasted. In the same way, we should remove the sins from our lives before nourishing ourselves with God's spiritual food.   Leviticus 6 ends with the regulations regarding the sin offering, and Leviticus 7 continues to discuss the guilt offering. Although the main purpose of the sin offering and the guilt offering is to reduce, they also reinforce. Both offerings were also used as food for the priests. Speaking of the sin offering, Leviticus 6:26 says, "The priest who offers it for sin shall eat it. In a holy place it shall be eaten, in the court of the tent of meeting." Speaking of the guilt offering, Leviticus 7:6 says, "Every male among the priests may eat of it. It shall be eaten in a holy place. It is most holy."   Furthermore, Leviticus 7:8-10 says, “And the priest who offers any man's burnt offering shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering that he has offered. And every grain offering baked in the oven and all that is prepared on a pan or a griddle shall belong to the priest who offers it. And every grain offering, mixed with oil or dry, shall be shared equally among all the sons of Aaron.” I had not noticed before that the priests could use the skins of the burnt offering and eat the bread of the grain offering (reinforcement). These verses show us that God provides for us when we serve him.   As you can see, both the sin offering and the guilt offering have a reinforcing effect as well as a reducing effect. Although a given offering's main goal may be reduction or reinforcement, they all may share both purposes. Let's consider the example of acupuncture once again. When the acupuncturist rotates the needle, he rotates it to the left or the right at each acupuncture point. In different situations, he either reinforces or reduces the qi, to help keep the patient's body in balance. In the same way, God used the offerings to simultaneously take care of sin and provide a blessing to the priests.     The peace offering is all-inclusive     In Leviticus 1-5, the peace offering is discussed in the middle of the list of offerings. But in chapters 6-7, it is mentioned last. I believe it comes last because it is an all-inclusive offering. It includes the sin offering, the guilt offering, the grain offering, the wave offering, and the heave offering. This is one of the reasons why the law of the peace offering is placed at the end of the list of offerings.   The peace offering is all-inclusive. First, it includes the bread of the grain offering (Leviticus 7:12). The sacrifice of the peace offering is also burned on the altar of burnt offering (Leviticus 3:5, 4:10). So, does the peace offering include an offering that removes sins? Though this is not mentioned explicitly, the law of the peace offering comes directly after the law of the sin offering and the guilt offering, so I believe the peace offering is rooted in the atonement.   The peace offering represents completion. After God removes our sin and we receive his life supply, we meet with God in a state of yin and yang balance. The peace offering represents the intimacy that Moses shared with God: "The Lord and Moses met on the mercy seat of the ark, and there the Lord spoke to Moses" (Numbers 7:89). Before Moses could meet God in glory and hear Him speak, the blood must be sprinkled on the mercy seat (Numbers 7:89).   In the same way, we can come boldly to the Holy of Holies (the throne of grace) through the blood of Jesus. We are not only covered by Jesus' blood (the fulfillment of the sin and guilt offerings), but we also hear God speaking to us in glory (the fulfillment of the grain offering). The peace offering includes these two aspects. On the one hand, our sins are removed so that we can draw near to God. On the other hand, we are filled with His divine nature and glory. The peace offering reveals that as God removes our sins and supplies us with his love and provision, we can achieve a state of peace with Him.   The difference between the wave offering and the heave offering   The heave offering and wave offering are discussed in Numbers 8 and Exodus 30. Numbers 8:11 records that Aaron offered the Levites as a wave offering to the Lord. Exodus 30:11-16 states that the Israelites who were numbered were to offer half a shekel as a heave offering to atone for their sins. The rich should not give more, and the poor should not give less. From these two scriptures alone, we can surmise that the heave offering was used for basic atonement, while the wave offering represented further and deeper devotion.   Numbers 18:26 also mentions that the Levites were to tithe on the money they received from the people. They were to offer their tithes as a heave offering to the Lord. God seems to give more regulations regarding the heave offering than he does the wave offering. The Levites could offer their tithe to God as a wave offering, perhaps speaking of deeper holiness and devotion.   There are many similarities between the heave offering and the wave offering. I don't fully understand the differences between them. As God continues to give me an understanding of the spiritual meaning of these offerings, I hope to share the insights he gives me.   Conclusion:   The purpose of the sacrificial regulations was to not only remove sin (sin, guilt, and heave offerings) but also to please God and supply spiritual food to the worshiper (burnt, grain, and wave offerings). The first group of sacrifices reminds us of reduction, which removes the obstacles that hinder our fellowship with God. The second group of sacrifices reminds us of reinforcement, which deepens our fellowship with God. Through eating the heavenly food God gives, we can become partakers of His divine nature and be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. First comes redemption, then transformation. These two aspects are shown clearly in Romans 5:10: “For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.”   [1] All Scripture quotations are taken from the English Standard Version unless otherwise noted.    

As Moses' death draws near, Yahweh selects Joshua to lead the people of Israel. What made Joshua uniquely qualified to lead? How does his leadership differ from Moses'? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they discuss how the Hebrew Bible depicts Joshua as a new Adam, a new Moses, and a precursor to the Messiah himself.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (00:00-15:08)Part two (15:08-37:33)Part three (37:33-49:43)Part four (49:43-1:04:16)Referenced ResourcesThe Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, Ludwig Koehler and Walter BaumgartnerInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.You can experience the literary themes and movements we're tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“I Main Samus Now" by Sleepy Fish"Empty Me Out" by Liz Vice"I'll Pray for You" by XihcsrThis episode was produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder. It was edited by Dan Gummel, Tyler Bailey, and Frank Garza. MacKenzie Buxman provided the annotations for our annotated podcast in our app.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Pastor Walt relates the story of one of the meekest men on earth to discuss our next beatitude of how the meek shall inherit the land.

Christ Jesus is on His way coming!!!  You can reach out to us on gospel2020project@gmail.com Visit the following links to subscribe and connect with us! Telegram link https://t.me/rhapsodyfm Google Podcast link https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yaGFwc29keS5yZWN Apple Podcast link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-of-life-podcast/id1507564447   “And Samuel said, hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams” (Ephesians 3:20). The Lord Jesus, in John 4:23, outlines true worship as that which is done in spirit and in truth. There's no other way. Serving the Lord has to be from your spirit and according to His Word. His Word provides the guidance, the prescribed order of service and worship in the Kingdom. You don't give God what you choose or just what you like; you give Him what He has asked for, in the way that He asked for it. You serve Him according to His demands, not according to your feelings or emotions. There're people who say, “Everyone can serve God in His own way!” That's not true. When you study the Bible, you'd find that those who tried to serve God in their own way got killed or rebuked by God. Genesis 4 tells us of the story of Cain and Abel: two brothers who brought their offerings to the Lord. Cain brought an offering of his choice, while Abel brought what God asked to be offered. Abel's offering was accepted, but Cain's sacrifice was rejected. In Genesis 4:7, seeing that Cain was angry, the Lord rebuked him saying, “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted?” How about Moses, who, instead of talking to the rock, struck the rock? Water came out, and the people drank to their fill, but God was displeased and rebuked Moses (Numbers 20:1-12, Deuteronomy 4:21-22). Uzzah was killed when he tried to render service to God by stabilizing the stumbling Ark of God at Nachon's threshing floor (2 Samuel 6:6-7). If you want to serve God rightly, give more attention to studying the Scriptures. He will grant you the wisdom and insight of the Spirit on how to serve Him truly, with a pure heart and a willing mind. PRAYER Dear Father, I worship you in spirit and in truth. I love you with all my heart and will study your Word to walk always in your truth to serve you accordingly, in Jesus' Name Amen. FURTHER STUDY 1 Chronicles 28:9 (KJV) “And thou Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; bit if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” 1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Luke 10:35-36 & Joshua 23-24 2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN Romans 7:12-25 & Psalm 108   To give towards sponsoring free copies please kindly click the below link  https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcOj8vQepC3eM6op

This story is mysterious and frankly, a little weird. But when you know what it means in the context of the narrative of Scripture, it makes so much more sense. Context: In this part of the exodus, the people are impatient to get to the Promised Land. “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?” In doing this, they speak against God's grace. When God withdrawals his grace, he leaves the Israelites open to the natural dangers of the wilderness (dangerous snakes, in this case). He wants his children to see their entitled attitudes. But as soon as they turn toward him, he gives them a way back to him. What Does This Story Mean? John 3:14-17: Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.” For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." Here are God's people, spurning his grace, and in doing so, are choosing death. That death can only be relieved by looking to this snake that has been lifted up. There is a choice to be made. Jesus himself says in John that the whole point of that passage is to point to what is going to happen through himself. What Does This Mean for Me? When you hear this story, what is your response? If you lack understanding or doubt, have you asked God to unveil your understanding? Our Verses for Next Week: Ruth 1-4 Be sure to check out Nicole's newest book, The Miracle Moment! To learn more or to join Nicole's launch team, visit https://nicoleunice.com/miraclemoment/. Follow Nicole: Her Site | Facebook | Instagram Episode Image Credit: Getty/vinap

Eric Szymanski and Jacob Secor explore a new series about the Wonder in the Wilderness from Numbers 9:15-23 in episode 36. You can email us at eaglesjourneymin@gmail.com. Thanks and Blessings! We start a new journey in Numbers. Below you will find an outline of each section of scripture. We believe a better understanding of Jesus will guide us on a path to give God glory in our everyday life. Join us on our Bible podcast journey. 1. Following the LORD’s command (Numbers 9:20-21) 2. Sit with the LORD (Numbers 9:22) 3. Command of the LORD, Authority of Moses (Numbers 9:23) Visit our website at eaglesjourneyministries.com Go and listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community. Bible verses to encourage.

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.Background information This NT podcast but could just as easily be put into the OT category, since our character appears in both testaments. He lived under the tail end of the old covenant, as the kingdom of God was dawning.Family: married? father? how distant a cousin of Jesus?Levite (Exodus-Deuteronomy) - priestly class, charged with bringing God to the people and the people to GodNazirite (Numbers 6) -- special calling and devotionThe long-awaited resumption of prophecy (Malachi 3). Explains his adoption of the dress and demeanor of Elijah.Perhaps so credible and effective because he did not stand on his position as a Levite. He certainly didn't tape into the great wealth of the priestly establishment.John is often compared unfairly to Jesus, who seems to be a cousin. Perhaps, frightened by his rough, untamed preaching, we comfort ourselves by dismissing his words as extremist.Transitional figure (Malachi 3:1-3, 4:4-6)Last O.T. prophet and Elijah figure.Herald of the Messiah (Though a man of the old covenant, Jesus exalts him (Matthew 11:2-15).Knew that to prepare people for the coming of the Lord they must first get right with their fellow men: a ministry of reconciliation.Moses received the Law for the Jewish people at Horeb (Sinai). The prophets called all back to the letter and Spirit of the Law, which entailed righteous relationships with others. See 1 John 4:19-21.What made him so great? I would like to offer four reasons.I. Profound sense of divine callingLuke 1:13-17 -- divine plan. God's plan was revealed even before John's birth.Luke 3:2 - start of ministry. John begins only once the word of God came to him.Resumption of prophecy - (see the intertestamental books of 1 & 2 Maccabees).II. Radical message delivered with radical courage Repentance, in view of God's kingdom (Matthew 3:1-12).Repentance must yield fruit (Matthew 3:8).A baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Mark 1:4).Not all were willing to accept his challenge (Luke 7:29-30).Yet John did not claim to have the last word.He was only preparing the way for the Messiah.John's baptism did not confer the Spirit, which was a special mark of the new covenant (John 7:38-39).John had the courage of Elijah (1 Kings 17-2 Kings 2).III. A true man of characterHe was toughFasting (Matthew 9:14; Mark 2:18; Luke 5:33)Asceticism (Luke 7:33)He was a flawed human, imperfect like the rest of us.John he had his period of doubt/struggle (Luke 7:18-23).Yet he was a truly virtuous follower of God. (Virtue < vir, virtus [man, strength])He took a strong stand on personal righteousness.True virtue stands opposed to vice.Publicly challenged the illicit marriage of Herod Antipas.John did not show favoritism, nor was he impressed by religiosity.CourageSpoke truth to power, like Elijah, Jesus, Paul, and may other figures.Unwilling to back down.He was humble. Self came second.Yet strong!In this he resembled Moses (Numbers 12:3), although he especially resembled Elijah.John 3:27-30. Memory verse: "He must become greater; I must become less" (John 3:30).None of Self, and All of Thee, orOh, the Bitter Pain and SorrowOh, the bitter pain and sorrow that a time could ever be, / When I proudly said to Jesus, “All of self, and none of Thee.”All of self, and none of Thee, All of self, and none of Thee, / When I proudly said to Jesus, “All of self, and none of Thee.”Yet He found me; I beheld Him bleeding on th’ accursed tree, / And my wistful heart said faintly, “Some of self, and some of Thee.”Some of self, and some of Thee, Some of self, and some of Thee, / And my wistful heart said faintly, “Some of self, and some of Thee.”Day by day His tender mercy, healing, helping, full and free, / Brought me lower while I whispered, “Less of self, and more of Thee.”Less of self, and more of Thee, less of self, and more or Thee, / Brought me lower while I whispered, “Less of self, and more of Thee.”Higher than the highest heaven, deeper than the deepest sea, / Lord, Thy love at last has conquered: “None of self, and all of Thee.”None of self, and all of Thee, None of self, and all of Thee, / Lord, Thy love at last has conquered: “None of self, and all of Thee.”IV. Faithful to deathJezebel threatened to remove Elijah 's head but this did not happen.The spite of a woman did, however, lead to John's decapitation (Matthew 14)."Now some of the Jews thought that the destruction of Herod's army came from God, and was a very just punishment for what he did against John called the baptist [the dipper]. For Herod had him killed, although he was a good man and had urged the Jews to exert themselves to virtue, both as to justice toward one another and reverence towards God, and having done so join together in washing. For immersion in water, it was clear to him, could not be used for the forgiveness of sins, but as a sanctification of the body, and only if the soul was already thoroughly purified by right actions. And when others massed about him, for they were very greatly moved by his words, Herod, who feared that such strong influence over the people might carry to a revolt -- for they seemed ready to do anything he should advise -- believed it much better to move now than later have it raise a rebellion and engage him in actions he would regret. And so John, out of Herod's suspiciousness, was sent in chains to Machaerus, the fort previously mentioned, and there put to death; but it was the opinion of the Jews that out of retribution for John God willed the destruction of the army so as to afflict Herod." -- Josephus, Antiquities 18.5.2 116-119Further study The podcasts on reincarnation explain further that he was not literally Elijah.You may also want to listen to the Elijah podcast.You will find a study on the Nazirite (specifically, their parents) in Principle-Centered Parenting (formerly The Quiver.)

“ UNISON SPIRIT “ (Make Every Effort ) Ephesians 4:3-4,6 NIV 3] Make every effort - to keep the unity of the SPIRIT through the bond of peace. ( reasons OF The UNITY in The SPIRIT) - 4] There is one body - and one Spirit, - just as you were called - to one hope when you were called ; - 5] one Lord, - one faith, - one baptism; - 6] one God - and Father of all, - who is over all - and through all and in all. (Why we Need one in The Spirit ) Forgiveness and Sonship Son and Dauther OF Christ Romans 8:14-17 NIV - 14] For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the CHILDREN OF GOD. - 16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. - 17] Now if we are children, then we are heirs---heirs of God - and co-heirs with Christ, - if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. OLD TESTAMENTS DIRECTIVES ( Gods Devine instruction to Moses) Numbers 11:16-17 NIV 16] The Lord said to Moses: “Bring me seventy of Israel's elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people. Have them come to the tent of meeting, that they may stand there with you. - WHO know to you as LEADERS among The People - Bring Them to be closer to God and Moses - Bridging Them to hear Gods Voice . 17] I will come down and speak with you there, - and I will take some of the power of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them. - Giving every one as Moses spirit to do One - They will share the burden of the people with you so that you will not have to carry it alone. Mga Bilang 11:16 Dahil dito, sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, “Pumili ka ng pitumpung matatandang pinuno sa Israel, iyong mga kinikilala ng kanilang lipi, at isama mo sa Toldang Tipanan. Mga Bilang 11:17 Pagdating ninyo roon, bababâ ako at makikipag-usap sa iyo. - Babahaginan ko sila ng espiritung ibinigay ko sa iyo upang makatulong mo sila. (One spirit) NEW TESTAMENT DIRECTIVES (To build UP The Body OF Christ) POWER FOR STRENTHENING Romans 12:3-8 NIV 3] For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: - Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, - in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. FAITH MATURING , FAITH MOVING , 4] For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5] so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6] We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7] if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8] if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. (To Realese The spirit power in Evangelism) POWER FOR WITNESSING 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 NIV 7] Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8] To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9] to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10] to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11] All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. (To train every Belivers for Growth , Maturiy for Service) POWER FOR SERVICE Ephesians 4:10-16 NIV 10] He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) 11] So Christ himself gave - the apostles, - the prophets, - the evangelists, - the pastors and - teachers, 12] to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built u

The Church today should be the healing center talked about in Joshua 20:1 and Numbers 35:13.Joshua 20:1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:Numbers 35:13 And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge. 14 Ye shall give three cities on this side Jordan, and three cities shall ye give in the land of Canaan, which shall be cities of refuge.Can this be possible today? De we have cities of refuge? Where can people go? We need healing centers. We need places of refuge. We need churches where the people are a habitation of God through the Spirit reaching out as Christ did for us. Listen along with Pastor Colombo and start the movement for the Church to once again become the Healing Center!

Beginning at Moses- Numbers

Hello friends, and happy Monday to you all! As you might recall, I'm preparing for a short road trip this week, and trying to record a few extra episodes before I head out on the road, so the next few episodes might be a little shorter than normal. Have no fear, I should be back to my normal long-winded self by next weekend. Today's Bible readings are sort of complicated - thank you Robert Murray M'Cheyne - but they are still awesome. I actually had to debate between three different passages for our focus question, so that's a good sign. We're reading Numbers 20, Psalms 58 and 59, Isaiah 9-10:4 and James 3. Our focus question comes from the Numbers passage, and it concerns the episode at Meribah that caused God to say that Moses would not be able to go into the promised land. In this episode, we see the truth of James 3:1 (on our reading today) played out: "Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment." Let's read Numbers 20, and see how Moses gets disqualified, and also read about the death of Aaron. Heartbreaking passage in many ways. The fact that Moses is barred from entering into the earthly promised land is quite stunning, since this is God's testimony about Moses: 5 Then the Lord descended in a pillar of cloud, stood at the entrance to the tent, and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When the two of them came forward, 6 he said: “Listen to what I say: If there is a prophet among you from the Lord, I make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream. 7 Not so with my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my household. 8 I speak with him directly, openly, and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. So why were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” Numbers 12:5-8 So - why was God so...so what with Moses? Numbers actually does not say God's reaction, but we do later learn in Deuteronomy that God was indeed angry with Moses. But why? I think that this was a bigger deal than what we see at first. I see two big things that Moses did. First, He disobeyed the direct command of God. Moses was told to speak to rock, but He struck the rock instead. Of this incident, Spurgeon cleverly said: Certainly Moses erred in smiting the rock, for he was bidden to speak to it. The best of men are men at the best. C. H. Spurgeon, The Interpreter: Spurgeon’s Devotional Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1964), 128. Disobedience is serious, but I wonder if the second thing Moses did was even worse. In vs. 11, this happens: Moses and Aaron summoned the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels! Must we bring water out of this rock for you?” Numbers 20:11 Is this Moses attempting to take credit for a miracle that originated with God? It is certainly possible, and that would be an egregious sin - and one that is often alive and well in church leaders today. I think that this is the reason that God says this later in Deuteronomy: 51 For both of you broke faith with me among the Israelites at the Waters of Meribath-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin by failing to treat me as holy in their presence. Deuteronomy 32:51 Of this second failure, Spurgeon writes: Angry he certainly was; and when, reverting to a former miracle, the Most High directed him to take the wonder-staff—his rod of many miracles—and at the head of the congregation “speak to the rock,” and it would “give forth its water,” in the heat and agitation of his spirit he failed to implement implicitly the Divine command. Instead of speaking to the rock be spoke to the people, and his harangue was no longer in the language calm and dignified of the lawgiver, but had a certain tone of petulance and egotism. “Hear now, ye rebels; must we—must I and Aaron, not must Jehovah—fetch you water out of this rock?” And instead of simply speaking to it, he raised the rod and dealt it two successive strokes, just as if the rock were sharing the general perversity, and would no more than the people obey its Creator’s bidding. He was angry, and he sinned. He sinned and was severely punished C. H. Spurgeon, The Treasury of David: Psalms 88-110, vol. 4 (London; Edinburgh; New York: Marshall Brothers, n.d.), 392. I think that the major issue here was the petulance and egotism of Moses. This is a temptation to those who would lead God's people and a deadly danger to give into. Shepherds and leaders of God's people must constantly point them to Jesus and to the abundant blessings at the right hand of the Father. When leaders/pastors/elders/deacons begin to read their own press clippings - so to speak - when they begin to feel as if they are the one feeding/protecting/taking care of the people, then the eyes of the people can turn from God to the human leaders...and this is dreadful. Hebrews 12 instructs us to keep/fix/focus our eyes on Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith. When that focus shifts from Jesus to a human leader - even an incredibly gifted one - than our gaze is on that which cannot save nor sustain us. Psalms 34:5 notes that those who look to God for rescue are 'radiant' and they will never be ashamed. When we look to human leaders for our salvation - instead of to God - then our faces will not be radiant and we will indeed be disappointed. I'll close with some wise words from Jonathan Edwards: [Moses] had a great zeal for God, and he could not bear to see the intolerable stiff-neckedness of the people, that they did not acknowledge the work of God, and were not convinced by all his wonders that they had seen. But human passion was mingled with his zeal, Psal. 106:32, 33. “They angered him also at the waters of strife; so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” Hear now, ye rebels, says he, with bitterness of language.—Secondly, He behaved himself, and spake, with an assuming air. He assumed too much to himself; Hear now, ye rebels, must we fetch water out of this rock? Spiritual pride wrought in Moses at that time. His temptations to it were very great; for he had had great discoveries of God, and had been privileged with intimate and sweet communion with him, and God had made him the instrument of great good to his church. But though he was so humble a person, and, by God’s own testimony, meek above all men upon the face of the whole earth, yet his temptations were too strong for him. Which surely should make our young ministers, that have of late been highly favoured, and have had great success, exceeding careful, and distrustful of themselves. Alas! how far are we from having the strength of holy, meek, aged Moses! The temptation at this day is exceeding great to both those errors that Moses was guilty of. There is great temptation to bitterness and corrupt passion with zeal; for there is so much unreasonable opposition made against this glorious work of God, and so much stiff-neckedness manifested in multitudes of this generation, notwithstanding all the great and wonderful works in which God has passed before them, that it greatly tends to provoke the spirits of such as have the interest of this work at heart, so as to move them to speak unadvisedly with their lips. And there is also great temptation to an assuming behaviour in some persons. When a minister is greatly succeeded from time to time, and so draws the eyes of the multitude upon him, when he sees himself followed, resorted to as an oracle—and people ready to adore him, and as it were to offer sacrifice to him, as it was with Paul and Barnabas at Lystra—it is almost impossible for a man to avoid taking upon him the airs of a master, or some extraordinary person; a man had need to have a great stock of humility, and much divine assistance, to resist the temptation. But the greater our dangers are, the more ought to be our watchfulness, prayerfulness, and diffidence, lest we bring ourselves into mischief Jonathan Edwards, The Works of Jonathan Edwards, vol. 1 (Banner of Truth Trust, 1974), 403.

Hello friends, and happy Monday to you all! As you might recall, I'm preparing for a short road trip this week, and trying to record a few extra episodes before I head out on the road, so the next few episodes might be a little shorter than normal. Have no fear, I should be back to my normal long-winded self by next weekend. Today's Bible readings are sort of complicated - thank you Robert Murray M'Cheyne - but they are still awesome. I actually had to debate between three different passages for our focus question, so that's a good sign. We're reading Numbers 20, Psalms 58 and 59, Isaiah 9-10:4 and James 3. Our focus question comes from the Numbers passage, and it concerns the episode at Meribah that caused God to say that Moses would not be able to go into the promised land. In this episode, we see the truth of James 3:1 (on our reading today) played out: "Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment." Let's read Numbers 20, and see how Moses gets disqualified, and also read about the death of Aaron. Heartbreaking passage in many ways. The fact that Moses is barred from entering into the earthly promised land is quite stunning, since this is God's testimony about Moses: 5 Then the Lord descended in a pillar of cloud, stood at the entrance to the tent, and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When the two of them came forward, 6 he said: “Listen to what I say: If there is a prophet among you from the Lord, I make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream. 7 Not so with my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my household. 8 I speak with him directly, openly, and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. So why were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” Numbers 12:5-8 So - why was God so...so what with Moses? Numbers actually does not say God's reaction, but we do later learn in Deuteronomy that God was indeed angry with Moses. But why? I think that this was a bigger deal than what we see at first. I see two big things that Moses did. First, He disobeyed the direct command of God. Moses was told to speak to rock, but He struck the rock instead. Of this incident, Spurgeon cleverly said: Certainly Moses erred in smiting the rock, for he was bidden to speak to it. The best of men are men at the best. C. H. Spurgeon, The Interpreter: Spurgeon’s Devotional Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1964), 128. Disobedience is serious, but I wonder if the second thing Moses did was even worse. In vs. 11, this happens: Moses and Aaron summoned the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels! Must we bring water out of this rock for you?” Numbers 20:11 Is this Moses attempting to take credit for a miracle that originated with God? It is certainly possible, and that would be an egregious sin - and one that is often alive and well in church leaders today. I think that this is the reason that God says this later in Deuteronomy: 51 For both of you broke faith with me among the Israelites at the Waters of Meribath-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin by failing to treat me as holy in their presence. Deuteronomy 32:51 Of this second failure, Spurgeon writes: Angry he certainly was; and when, reverting to a former miracle, the Most High directed him to take the wonder-staff—his rod of many miracles—and at the head of the congregation “speak to the rock,” and it would “give forth its water,” in the heat and agitation of his spirit he failed to implement implicitly the Divine command. Instead of speaking to the rock be spoke to the people, and his harangue was no longer in the language calm and dignified of the lawgiver, but had a certain tone of petulance and egotism. “Hear now, ye rebels; must we—must I and Aaron, not must Jehovah—fetch you water out of this rock?” And instead of simply speaking to it, he raised the rod and dealt it two successive strokes, just as if the rock were sharing the general perversity, and would no more than the people obey its Creator’s bidding. He was angry, and he sinned. He sinned and was severely punished C. H. Spurgeon, The Treasury of David: Psalms 88-110, vol. 4 (London; Edinburgh; New York: Marshall Brothers, n.d.), 392. I think that the major issue here was the petulance and egotism of Moses. This is a temptation to those who would lead God's people and a deadly danger to give into. Shepherds and leaders of God's people must constantly point them to Jesus and to the abundant blessings at the right hand of the Father. When leaders/pastors/elders/deacons begin to read their own press clippings - so to speak - when they begin to feel as if they are the one feeding/protecting/taking care of the people, then the eyes of the people can turn from God to the human leaders...and this is dreadful. Hebrews 12 instructs us to keep/fix/focus our eyes on Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith. When that focus shifts from Jesus to a human leader - even an incredibly gifted one - than our gaze is on that which cannot save nor sustain us. Psalms 34:5 notes that those who look to God for rescue are 'radiant' and they will never be ashamed. When we look to human leaders for our salvation - instead of to God - then our faces will not be radiant and we will indeed be disappointed. I'll close with some wise words from Jonathan Edwards: [Moses] had a great zeal for God, and he could not bear to see the intolerable stiff-neckedness of the people, that they did not acknowledge the work of God, and were not convinced by all his wonders that they had seen. But human passion was mingled with his zeal, Psal. 106:32, 33. “They angered him also at the waters of strife; so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” Hear now, ye rebels, says he, with bitterness of language.—Secondly, He behaved himself, and spake, with an assuming air. He assumed too much to himself; Hear now, ye rebels, must we fetch water out of this rock? Spiritual pride wrought in Moses at that time. His temptations to it were very great; for he had had great discoveries of God, and had been privileged with intimate and sweet communion with him, and God had made him the instrument of great good to his church. But though he was so humble a person, and, by God’s own testimony, meek above all men upon the face of the whole earth, yet his temptations were too strong for him. Which surely should make our young ministers, that have of late been highly favoured, and have had great success, exceeding careful, and distrustful of themselves. Alas! how far are we from having the strength of holy, meek, aged Moses! The temptation at this day is exceeding great to both those errors that Moses was guilty of. There is great temptation to bitterness and corrupt passion with zeal; for there is so much unreasonable opposition made against this glorious work of God, and so much stiff-neckedness manifested in multitudes of this generation, notwithstanding all the great and wonderful works in which God has passed before them, that it greatly tends to provoke the spirits of such as have the interest of this work at heart, so as to move them to speak unadvisedly with their lips. And there is also great temptation to an assuming behaviour in some persons. When a minister is greatly succeeded from time to time, and so draws the eyes of the multitude upon him, when he sees himself followed, resorted to as an oracle—and people ready to adore him, and as it were to offer sacrifice to him, as it was with Paul and Barnabas at Lystra—it is almost impossible for a man to avoid taking upon him the airs of a master, or some extraordinary person; a man had need to have a great stock of humility, and much divine assistance, to resist the temptation. But the greater our dangers are, the more ought to be our watchfulness, prayerfulness, and diffidence, lest we bring ourselves into mischief Jonathan Edwards, The Works of Jonathan Edwards, vol. 1 (Banner of Truth Trust, 1974), 403.

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Hebrew words:Miryam (Mir-yam), Miriam, appears 13x in the Bible.The name was very popular, and several women in the NT are named after the Miriam of the OT. The form of the name usually appears as Maria, though also occasionally as Mariam. In particular, Luke calls the mother of Jesus Mariam.Further study:Passages the podcast covered or referred to:Exodus 15:1-21Numbers 12:1-16Numbers 20:1, Deuteronomy 24:8f, Micah 6:4Further study: Compare the three lepers of Numbers 12, 2 Kings 5, and 2 Chronicles 26.AdvancedAs various Bibles mention in foot notes, "leprosy" may not necessarily be leprosy (Hansen's Disease). "Snow" may refer to the color of the skin, or perhaps to the texture -- the scaliness of various dermatological conditions. For more on this, click here.The Qur'an is hopelessly confused about Miriam. In surah (chapter) 19 of the Muslim scriptures, Maryam is confused with Mary (the mother of Jesus). And yet they lived at least 1300 years apart!Listen to the podcast The Leprosy of Miriam in the CLEAN series.Some things we learn about God:God encourages us to rejoice in spiritual victories. Miriam led the women of Israel in song. Such expressiveness is not only natural, but healthy. That's because we relate to God not only intellectually, but on the emotional level.Back in the days of inspiration, the Lord spoke through men and women alike. (Miriam isn't the only prophetess in the OT or NT.) Anyone can speak for God (even if we are not inspired, or miraculous guided).God does not exempt leaders from the rules. There's one standard for everybody! In fact, in the Bible the standard for leaders is higher, if anything. Even under the old system (clergy/laity), all were expected to be holy, to be righteous.When a leader sins publicly, and repents publicly, all the people of God know about it. Before this process has been completed, the people of God cannot "move on."For kids (devotional -- best for three or more children):Talk about the talents/gifts the three children of Amram had. Moses was a great leader; Aaron was a great speaker, as well as a priest; Miriam was talented musically, in addition to being a prophetess. Also, she is probably the one who helped Pharaoh's daughter to locate Moses' mother.Talk about the various personal gifts in your own family (among your children, perhaps including mother and father, and even your own families of origin if this seems appropriate or interesting).Aaron and Miriam were jealous of Moses (Numbers 12).Have a talk about family jealousy.Does jealousy ever bring us closer to one another?Have you ever been jealous? When? Why?(For older children) explain the difference between jealousy (which is fiercely possessive and unwilling to share) and envy (which wants what the other guy has).God punished Miriam. If we are jealous, God will oppose us -- just as he opposes the proud (James 4:6 etc).Key verses:Exodus 15:21 -- Miriam's musical celebration after the ExodusNumbers 12:1ff -- her criticism of MosesNumbers 20:1 -- Miriam's deathNext lesson: Balaam

March 22 PM Service

Moses continues his lengthy monologue to the uncircumcised nomadic masses that assemble before him on the plains of Moab. He declares that the people are as numerous as the ‘Stars of Heaven,’ an allusion to God’s promise to the patriarch Abraham in the Book of Genesis. This is presented as a positive blessing from the Lord with the added invocation for a further increase in population, up to a thousand fold. In his retelling of the appointment of leaders to share the burden of command, specifically of settling judicial matters, Moses leaves out mentioning his father in-law, Jethro. Commentaries to Deuteronomy are divided as to whether this event is a retelling of Exodus 18, in which the impetus to appoint leaders from among the people comes from Jethro, the pagan priest of Midian, or of Numbers 11, qhere the elders will have the same Spirit as Moses and to bear the burden of the people with Moses (Numbers 11:17) but in which the Lord commands the appointing of leaders. Led by Rev. Aaron Eime. Notes for this study can be found at http://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/study-last-words-of-moses-deut/ ‎ Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/

2/9/20 - Many people have heard about the Holy Spirit but how many followers of Jesus have a relationship with the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity (Father God, Jesus (Son), and Holy Spirit). The Holy Spirit wants to empower Jesus' followers to live lives like Jesus. Have you met the Holy Spirit? MESSAGE NOTES: Those who were filled with the Spirit prior to Jesus' ascension: Holy Spirit present at Creation (Genesis 1:2) Joseph (Genesis 41:38) - supernatural ability to interpret dreams Bezalel (Exodus 31:1-5, 35:30-31) - giver of artistic skills Moses (Numbers 12:17)  70 Elders with Moses (Numbers 12:25) - they prophesied Balaam (Numbers 24:2) Joshua (Numbers 27:18) Spirit already in him when commissioned to take Moses’ place Othniel (Judges 3:10) Caleb’s younger brother; judge who delivered Israel Gideon (Judges 6:34) Jephthah (Judges 11:29) Samson (Judges 13:25, 14:6, 14:19, 15:14) Saul (1 Samuel 10:6, 10:10, 11:6; then Spirit left him 1 Samuel 16:14) Messengers of Saul (1 Samuel 19:20) David (1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Samuel 23:2, Matthew 22:43) Obadiah (1 Kings 18:12) Zedekiah (1 Kings 22:24) Elijah & Elisha (2 Kings 2:9-16) Amasai (1 Chronicles 12:18) Azariah (2 Chronicles 15:1) Jahaziel (2 Chronicles 20:14) Zechariah (2 Chronicles 24:20) Prophets (Nehemiah 9:30, Zechariah 7:12) Isaiah (Isaiah 59:21, 61:1) Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:2, 3:24, 8:3, 11:5, 37:14, 39:29; 43:5) All Believers (prophesied) - Joel 2:28-29 Micah (Micah 3:8) Mary (Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:35) John the Baptist (Luke 1:15) Elizabeth (Luke 1:41) - John’s mother Zechariah (Luke 1:67) - John’s father Simeon (Luke 2:25-27) Jesus (Isaiah 11:2, 42:1 prophesied; Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 4:1, 4:18; John 1:32 - fulfilled: baptized & Spirit descended on him like a dove) Prophecies of believers receiving Holy Spirit: Moses - Numbers 12:29 - “Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!”  Isaiah 44:3 - For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. Ezekiel 36:27 - And I will put my Spirit within you [Israel], and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. Ezekiel 37:14 - And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD." Ezekiel 39:29 - And I will not hide my face anymore from them, when I pour out my Spirit upon the house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD." Joel 2:28-29 -  "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit. John the Baptist - Luke 3:16 (also Matthew 3:11, Mark 1:8)  Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit: John 14:16-17, 26   John 16:7-15   Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” - Jesus Acts 2:1-21, 36-41 ESV     1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.      5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his ow...

Welcome to Honey In The Rock, your daily dose of inspiration and encouragement. In this episode we shall be studying Numbers 12 & 13. We shall also listen to a couple sermons by Reverend William Marrion Branham titled, His Unfailing Words Of Promise 64-0120 and One In A Million 65-0424. I hope you find them to be a blessing.

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Mid-week Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Mid-week Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Introduction Acts 14:22 II Corinthians 1:3-7 – God has comfort to offer! Moses Numbers 11:1-6, 10-15 – Moses was discouraged and…

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Mid-week Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Mid-week Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Mid-week Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Mid-week Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Decisions Have Descendants                  10/20/2019Whether we like it or not our decisions will populate the future!For instance, two men lived in the state of New York during the first half of the 1700’s.  One was Max Jukes and the other was Jonathan Edwards, each had numerous descendants and a lasting legacy:Max JukesDid not believe in ChristRefused to take his children to church, even when they asked him to goHe had 1026 descendants300 were sent to prison (average incarceration 13 years)190 were public prostitutes680 were admitted alcoholicsHis family cost the state of New York $420,000 by the time the article was writtenJonathan EdwardsLoved the lord and had his children in church every SundayHad 929 descendants420 were ministers86 were University professors13 were University Presidents75 authored good books7 were elected to Congress1 was Vice-President of the United StatesHis family never cost the state one dime, yet contributed immeasurably to our countryThe Potential Factor  Every decision will release its energy upon the future!Our thoughts carry potential and our decisions release it!As a young boy I was taught to shoot a gun.  The fact of the power and range of my ammunition was stressed every time I was allowed to fire a weapon.  The Cardinal Rule in the decision to fire was:“check downrange- make sure of your target!”With this in mind:Let’s consider for a moment……Eve beside the tree…Cain alone with Abel…Moses seeing what looks like a bush on fire…Moses, a rod and a rock…Caleb and Joshua-what to report?…Abraham and Sarai- thinking maybe Hagar might                  be God’s answer…David deciding to stay home from battle …A rich young ruler struggling with his investments…Jesus weighing the Father’s will against His own… Pilot deciding not to decide…Ananias and Saphira deciding to lieIt’s plain to see from these few examples that;The momentous often is hiding amidst the mundane!It’s very obvious that a different decision in each case would have resulted in a very different outcome!Question:Is there any significant personal decision I can casually dismiss as “no big deal”?I saw a quote one time I thought said it well:“Life is what happens while you are planning more important things.”Question:  How am I going to live with the pressure, considering the fact that my decisions will have such a major impact on the future?Thankfully, as believers, we have a massive amount of principles and promises from the Lord that assure us of His ever-present guidance and interest in leading us toward good results.  His repeated promises of provision, protection, direction and even redemption and restoration not only make decision making less stressful but potentially exciting!So, as a first order of business… FEAR NOT! Let’s look at a very small sample of the many promises the lord has given to those of us who seek His direction…These three verses provide what I refer to a kind of general “Atmospherics” to bear in mind as we approach a life filled with decisions……Psalm 119:105… (immediate and intermediate direction from God’s word)…Galatians 5:16… (invites us to walk in the Spirit to avoid fleshly mistakes)…Philippians 2:13… (indicates that God is at work in a submitted heart to provide the desire and ability to accomplish His will)…Proverbs 2 and 3… (provide a beautiful guide to the attitudes and activities that will result in God’s direction, protection and wisdom in light of the choices we face)Let me leave you today with a checklist of situations and attitudes I have identified in the Scriptures and in my experience that I hope you will consider when contemplating a decision.Be careful about decisions made WHEN……You’re feeling weary, hungry, ill or otherwise physically distressed.  (Esau… Genesis 25:29-34; Jesus… Matthew 4:1-11)…You’re feeling devastated, overwhelmed and hopeless.(Job… Job 2:7-10; The 10 Spies…Numbers 13:31-14:4; Saul…I Samuel 28:5-20)…You’re being influenced by unusually strong emotions.(Samson…Judges 16:4-20; The Disciples…Luke 9:54-56)…You’re feeling self-satisfied or flattered.(King David…II Samuel 11:1-17; Herod…Acts 12:21-23)…You make assumptions based on previous success (yours or other’s).  (Israel…Numbers 14:40-45; Paul… Acts 16:6-7; Seven Sons of Sceva…Acts 19:14-16)…You’ve not properly counted the cost.  (Tower builders…Luke 14:28-30; Adulterers…Proverbs 5:1-23)…You feel you just need to DO something!  (Abram…Genesis 16:1-12; Saul…I Samuel 13:9-14)…You’re recovering from a major loss or suffering from significant levels of depression or confusion.  (James 1:8; I Corinthians 14:33)…You’re tempted to act out of anger, revenge or jealousy.  (Moses…Numbers 20:7-12; An angry man…Proverbs 19:19; 27:4; Absalom…II Samuel 13-18)… God seems far away due to prayerlessness and broken relationship.  (King Saul…I Samuel 28:5-8; Judas…Matthew 27:3-5) 

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Series: Class: Law of MosesService: Sun Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Adkisson

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Monday, September 9, 2019

APPLICATION QUESTIONS: 1. What five crises did Israel face in Exodus 15-18? In what way is God testing you? What might be his best intentions for this season of testing? 2. Why did God judge Israel's disobedience over 40 years? Why not destroy the older generation with pestilence as he suggested to Moses (Numbers 14:11-12)? What does God's patience reveal about justice? 3. How did God provide food and water for his people? Are there spiritual applications to be made from this? Does God supply your needs? If so, how does he supply them? 4. What leadership lessons can be learned from Moses' father-in-law? Why was trust necessary for the new leadership structure?