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Numbers Chapter 4 – Duties of the Levites Overview: Numbers 4 details the responsibilities of the Levite clans in relation to the Tabernacle. God instructs Moses and Aaron to organize the Levites by their families and assign them specific duties for transporting the sacred objects of the Tabernacle. The chapter focuses on the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites, each given distinct tasks. Key Sections: 1. The Duties of the Kohathites (Numbers 4:1-20) •The Kohathites, one of the three clans of Levi, were responsible for carrying the most sacred objects of the Tabernacle, including: •The Ark of the Covenant •The Table of Showbread •The Golden Lampstand •The Altars •The Utensils used in worship •Before the Kohathites could transport these items, Aaron and his sons (the priests) had to cover them with special cloths and leather to protect them and keep them from direct contact. •God warned that if any Kohathite touched the holy objects, they would die. Their role was strictly to carry the items, not to see or handle them directly. 2. The Duties of the Gershonites (Numbers 4:21-28) •The Gershonites were assigned to carry the curtains, coverings, and hangings of the Tabernacle. •They were under the supervision of Ithamar, the son of Aaron. •Their duties included: •Transporting the curtains of the Tabernacle •Carrying the covering of the Tent of Meeting •Moving the curtains of the courtyard and entrance •Handling the ropes used to secure the structure 3. The Duties of the Merarites (Numbers 4:29-33) •The Merarites had the task of carrying the framework of the Tabernacle, including: •The boards, bars, pillars, bases, and pegs •Like the Gershonites, they were also under the command of Ithamar. •This job required heavy lifting, as they were responsible for the structural components. 4. Census of the Levites (Numbers 4:34-49) •Moses, Aaron, and the leaders conducted a census of all Levites aged 30-50 years old, as they were the ones eligible for service. •The final count of Levites eligible for service was: •Kohathites – 2,750 men •Gershonites – 2,630 men •Merarites – 3,200 men •Total: 8,580 Levites assigned to serve in the Tabernacle. Themes & Lessons: 1.Order and Organization in Worship •God was very specific about how the Tabernacle should be handled, showing that worship should be done with reverence and structure. 2.Holiness and Responsibility •The Kohathites had to be careful not to touch or even look at the sacred objects uncovered, highlighting God's holiness and the importance of obedience. 3.Everyone Has a Role in God's Work •The different Levite clans had different responsibilities, reminding us that everyone has a unique role in serving God. 4.God's Provision for His People •The Levites did not receive land like the other tribes, but God provided for them by giving them special roles in worship and service. Conclusion: Numbers 4 highlights the importance of obedience, holiness, and structure in serving God. It teaches that God values organization, reverence, and responsibility in worship. It also reminds us that every person has a role in God's work, and when we follow His instructions, we honor Him in our service.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

Numbers 26:63-65,These were those listed by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who listed the people of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. 64 But among these there was not one of those listed by Moses and Aaron the priest, who had listed the people of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai. 65 For the Lord had said of them, “They shall die in the wilderness.” Not one of them was left, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun. Okay, let's start this morning with something we tried a few weeks ago: if you are under 20 years old raise your hand, hold it high. Everybody get a good look at these hands.I'm gonna do something today I've never done before. This is a different kind of sermon — because I'm going to speak directly to those of you who raised your hand. This is a sermon to everyone under 20 years old — which means either Gen Z or Gen Alpha. I'm looking at you. I'm talking to you.And if that's not you, don't check out. Stay with me. Because I hope that what I say to the kids among us will be a model for our entire church. What I say won't do any good if all the rest of us don't get behind it. So we need the whole family here. This sermon is directed to the kids, but it's for everybody.And first, let me explain how I'm getting here from the text.The Second, New CensusChapter 26 is a census. It's just all numbers of the tribes of Israel, but it's an important point in the storyline of the Book of Numbers because this is the moment when the attention officially turns from the old generation to the new generation that has taken their place. And I want you to see this in the text. We just heard these verses read, but look again at verse 63. Everybody find Chapter 26, verse 63. This is referring to the second census, verse 63 says:These were those listed by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who listed the people of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho. 64 But among these there was not one of those listed by Moses and Aaron the priest, who had listed the people of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai. So there are two different censuses mentioned here.The first census, mentioned in verse 64, was in Numbers Chapter 1 and it took place in the wilderness of Sinai.The second census is the one here in chapter 26 and it took place in the plains of Moab, right on the edge of entering the Promised Land.The full count of the first census was 603,550.The full count of the second census was 601,730.So it's around the same number, but the thing we're supposed to see is that except for Joshua and Caleb, not a single person counted in that first census is still around for this second census. Because they all died under the judgment of God.There has been a full-out replacement here. And the text makes this clear. Verse 64 says that “not one of those” listed in the first census is listed in the second. Verse 65 repeats this: “Not one of them was left, except Caleb and Joshua.”So this is an all-new generation. And with the newness comes both hope and suspense: Could it be that this new generation, about to inherit the land, will trust God more than their parents did? Or, will they only repeat the failures of their fathers? Will the new generation be more faithful or less?Applied to Our DayAnd see, this is the kind of question, at this point in the story, that sparks our own reflection about our future generations. Historically, that's how many Christians have read this part of Numbers. This section of the story gets applied to our own day and we realize that …Unless Jesus comes back first, every generation will eventually become the older generation. (One day, for those of us who didn't raise our hands, our time here will be done and what is presently the younger generation will be leading the way.) So then — How are we preparing the younger generations to do that?Charles Spurgeon, our favorite 19th-century Baptist pastor, understood this two-way dynamic. He once wrote of Numbers 26, If we are now serving God [current generation], let us do so with intense earnestness, since only for a little while shall we have the opportunity to do so among men…. Live while you live. [And] at the same time, lay plans for influencing the rising generation. Lay yourself out to work while it is called today.And part of our work, non-hand-raisers, is to invest in the hand-raisers.And so that's what I want to do this morning. This is not a normal exegetical sermon. We don't find these points that I'm going to say directly from the text, but instead, with the text as a kind of foundation, I want to offer three encouragements to the rising generation. I have three commendations for you kids, and the first is this: 1. Get married and build a family.The most obvious thing about the census in chapter 26 that we're most likely to overlook is that these are all families. The word used is “clan” — a clan is a smaller unit under each tribe, and it's made up of a husband and wife who becomes a father and mother to sons and daughters. These are families that are listed here, and they exist because the people of Israel are doing what God commissioned mankind to do back in Genesis. In Genesis 1:28, God told Adam and Eve, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over [it]…”And that's been happening. Remember that's what made Israel so unpopular in Egypt. This people kept increasing! They kept multiplying, as God promised Abraham they would. God blessed the people of Israel as they were extending the first and most integral institution for human civilization, the family. It's not a political statement to say that the family is the foundation of human society. That's just a fact and it's been this way since the very beginning, and the Bible just assumes that we understand this, and most cultures always have. The family is special, and it starts with marriage. What is marriage? Well marriage is a covenant ordained by God where both a man and a woman promise to be a shelter for one another. And it's so significant that, like with other covenants in the Bible, there's a name-change. As one writer explains, the wife traditionally takes her husband's name, to show that she is bound to him, and the man takes a whole new title — the title of “husband” which means house-bound (see Wiley). The husband is bound to his wife and to what makes a house, and this is where we get to children. “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes so-and-so with a baby carriage.”That's how it works, but I want to clarify something: when husbands and wives start to have children, they're not simply having children, but they're building a house. They're building a family.And again, families are special. Everyone everywhere gets that families are special — even in our highly individualistic culture and even where there's so much family brokenness. We all know the family is still special and so I want to encourage you, kids, to lean into the specialness of family. And I don't mean just the family you're part of now as a kid, but dream of building your own family one day.Now, I understand that marriage will come at different times for each of you, and that some of you may remain unmarried for life or experience a season of not-yet-married longer than you would hope, but exceptions aside, hear this: do not sideline marriage and family in pursuit of something you think is more important or that will make you happier. Melissa and I were watching a show the other night, and randomly one of the characters took a dig at marriage and said: “Show me a couple that has been married for 50 years and I'll show you someone who didn't accomplish anything in life.” And I threw a flag right away and said Wrong! That kind of thinking exists in the world and it is maliciously wrong!If you want to “accomplish” something that lasts, if you really want to make an impact, I tell you what I tell my sons: If you wanna change the world, do whatever Jesus says and love one woman with everything you've got for the rest of your life.What I'm saying is this: kids, one day, get married and build a family. Second encouragement:2. Double down and fill the gaps.Years ago, at a coffee shop close by where I lived, I met a man named Jack. He would come in the same day every week for a coffee and donut, and in a casual conversation I found out that Jack was a WWII veteran. So I asked him if I could meet and talk with him when he came in, which he let me do. And I really enjoyed getting to know Jack — he was this man from the Greatest Generation. He had seen so much life and yet he was present and engaged and he had great stories. But Jack was old, and months later he passed away. And after he died, his son sent me the eulogy he had written for him, and it was even more fascinating to get to learn more about this man who had become my friend for just a short period of time.And one of the things that stood out to me in the eulogy was a joke that his son made about Jack hating the music his children listened to when they were teenagers. Apparently his kids would crank up the radio and Jack couldn't stand to hear this new band his kids liked, and you know who the new band was? The Beatles.I read that and it occurred to me that Jack was so old. He was so old that there was a time in his life when The Beatles were too modern for him! And Jack did what is so classic for the older generations to do: he looked down on the younger generation.And this got my attention because the younger generation to him was the older generation to me. I didn't really have a dog in the fight, but it confirmed this two-way generational dynamic that's almost as old as the sun: Older generations tend to think the rising generation is in decline, and the rising generation tends to rebel against the older generation. One looks down their nose and the other rolls their eyes.That's the way it's always been in the world, but we should make it different in our church. And that really does start with those of us who did not raise our hands earlier. It is on us — the non-kids — to grow a church that is a haven of encouragement to the rising generation. Now that doesn't mean that we break our necks to entertain our kids and make this place like Disney World, but it does mean that we believe God is at work in our kids and we want them to know that God's joy is deeper than the universe. We are here because of God's joy and we are headed back to God's joy, and so we want to be God's smile to our children. That's for us, non-hand raisers, and it's a heart thing. The Example of PhinehasNow for you kids these days, let me tell you about Phinehas. The story of Phinehas comes in Chapter 25. We saw it last week. Phinehas was the son of Eleazar, the new high priest, which means he was the grandson of Aaron. The Bible doesn't tell us his age, but he was most likely a young adult, a teenager. And as the story goes in Chapter 25, there was rampant, high-handed sin and idolatry in Israel's camp, and Phinehas stepped up to stop it. He had great zeal for God! And God commended him for being jealous for God's glory and turning back God's wrath, but I think the lesson for you kids is that Phinehas doubled down on faithfulness and filled the gap where it was lacking. Pastor Mike Schumann showed us last week that Phinehas was just doing what God has said. He knew the first commandment, “You shall have not other gods before me.” And he knew his family was supposed to guard the sanctuary. So Phinehas knew what faithfulness meant, and he doubled down on it. Apparently his dad, Eleazar, wasn't doing what was needed (neither was anyone else of the 625,000 or so people who were there) so Phinehas said “I'll do it!” Except he didn't say anything because nobody was asking. He just grabbed a spear. He saw an opportunity where faithfulness was required and took the initiative to be faithful.So, rising generation, hand-raisers, look, you don't have to drift. That's what a lot of people say you're gonna do. But don't. There's no drifting here. There's no decline here. Phinehas is doubling down on what is good and right and true, and he's filling a gap where it is required. Kids, be a Phinehas!We want you to be more solid than we are.Which means we're admitting: we don't have it all figured out. We don't have a current well-calibrated sense of our future regret (also known as blind spots). We're trying our best, I promise that! I feel good about where we stand! We want to serve Jesus with our utmost for his highest! And as you seek to do the same, there will be things that you're going to be able to do better, so do them. Kids, look, one day it's going to be your turn to double down on faithfulness and fill the gaps where it's required. And I say this to you with confidence, because we believe God is at work in you. That brings me to the third encouragement…3. Be filled with the Holy Spirit.At the end of Chapter 27, we read about when God told Moses to appoint Joshua as his successor. God reminds Moses again that he's not going to enter the Promised Land, because of his unbelief in Chapter 20, and so Moses asks God to appoint a man to take his place. Israel needed a new leader for their new generation, and God chose Joshua.And it's fascinating how God describes Joshua. Chapter 27, verse 18: “So the LORD said to Moses, ‘Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit…'”Was Joshua courageous? Yes. Was he a leader in faith? Of course.Did he have good training and experience? He did. But God doesn't mention any of those things here. He simply calls Joshua a man in whom is the Spirit.And so rising generation, let that be true of you. Listen, you're going to be good at so many things, but, you can do nothing of any lasting value apart from the Holy Spirit. You need the Holy Spirit. So be filled with him. Which will mean at least three things:1. Devotion to the BibleGod's work through his church is always a work by his Spirit and Word. That's been true of every movement of God in history. And the converse is also true: Show me a so-called church or place that belittles and sidelines the Bible, I'll show you a graveyard. And that's what some people have come to expect of churches. I've got a funny story for you. We recently heard what some of our Summit Avenue neighbors think of us. It was few months ago, one of our members was at a Summit Avenue neighborhood meeting, and he was standing with an older generation of men who didn't know he was part of our church, and one of the men said, “Yeah, it's something what's happened over there at that old church. That new congregation is one of those, you know … (and he wasn't sure exactly what to say but he goes) … they're all, you know, you know, they're all happy clappy.”You can call us “happy clappy” if you want to, or you could just say alive. Because that's what we are. We're alive, and it's because of the Word of God. We take this Book seriously. We care about this Book.And rising generation, hand-raisers, care about this Book even more. Read it and memorize it and sing it! Let it be a lamp for your feet and a light for your path. If you are filled with the Holy Spirit you will be devoted to the Bible. And also, you'll have…2. Wisdom in this worldWe know it's a myth to say that wisdom comes with age, because that's not always the case. Now we hope that as we get older we get wiser, but it's not automatic … because wisdom comes from the fear of the Lord, and that means you don't have to wait for it until you get old. We learn this in the Book of Job. After Job's first three friends have their moments to speak, and each one is kinda missing the mark, there is a fourth friend, Elihu, who speaks up. He says that he's been holding his tongue and he waited last to speak because he was younger. He deferred to the older, which was polite, but then he says, it's not many years that teach wisdom, but it's the “breath of the Almighty that makes one understand” (Job 32:8).And the Book of James tells us, if you want wisdom, ask God (see James 1:5). Ask God for wisdom, rising generation!If you're filled with the Spirit and long to be wise,Ask it of God—he freely supplies.And this wisdom is not just general information about things, but it's the Spirit-empowered ability to apply biblical truth to everyday life. It's learning to see all of reality through the lens of Scripture, and then to act accordingly. This kind of wisdom is constant awareness that God is active in the world and we get to be part of what he's doing. If you're filled with the Spirit, you will be wise in this world. And being filled with the Spirit means, third…3. Loyalty to JesusAnd this is really the source of the previous two. When it comes to what you think about the Bible, the real question is what you think about Jesus. If you believe Jesus is who he claimed to be then he is right about everything he said, including what he said about Scripture, which was pretty amazing. Jesus taught that the Bible is true, infallible, and permanent and that it's ultimately about him. So if you take issue with any of those things, you're taking issue with Jesus — don't do that. When it comes to wisdom, we need wisdom because we're serious about following Jesus in this world, which can get complex at times and there's gonna be opposition. We need wisdom because we want his guidance in those details.So, rising generation, hand-raisers: it all comes back, honestly, to our love and loyalty to Jesus, and that is the central work of the Holy Spirit. “No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord' except in the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:3).It's the Holy Spirit's work in your life that makes you born again as a believer; it's the Spirit who binds you to Jesus by faith and makes his cross wonderful to you. And I really mean wonderful. Loyalty to Jesus is not a wooden adherence, but Jesus becomes your treasure. He is your good king, and his yoke is easy and his burden is light! It is your joy to say “Whatever you want Jesus! I'm yours.”See, this loyalty to Jesus, then, really means a deeper fellowship with Jesus by his Spirit, and that's what I want most for you.I pray that Jesus would become your all-consuming passion and your all-satisfying treasure … and that the Spirit would lead you every day to trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins and fulfillment of all God's promises to you; that the Spirit would empower you to renounce Satan in all his temptations and schemes; and that the Spirit would help you to obey Jesus and follow him as your Lord, Savior, and Supreme Joy. The Spirit does that. And kids, may he do that in you!Could you do me a favor one more time? If you're under 20, raise your hand. Okay I'm looking at you. Receive this, I encourage you:Get married and build a family.Double down and fill the gaps.Be filled with the Holy Spirit. And that's what brings us to the Table.The TableWe come each week to this Table to remember Jesus. We remember that he came to save us — he died in our place on the cross by his free and absolute grace. Hey, we don't deserve his goodness. He loves us because he loves us. And when we receive this bread and cup, we're resting in him. We are resting in his love for us. And so this table is for those who have trusted in Jesus.If you have not yet put your faith in Jesus, let the bread and cup pass, but don't let the invitation pass. This morning you can trust in Jesus. You too can rest in him. Just come to him in faith.

Part 12 of the series in Numbers. Balaam's donkey and his oracles blessing Israel and prophesying the coming Messiah.

Part 11 of the series in the book of Numbers. Aaron dies, victories east of Jordan, deliverance through a seprent on a pole and the start of the acocunt of Balaam, a prophet for hire.

Part 10 of the series in the book of Numbers. Provisions for the priesthood and purification, Moses' disobedience and refusal from Edom to pass through its lands.

Well it was typically right around this time of year when, every year, as a kid, our family would pack up our bags, load up the car, and travel up to Lutsen, Minnesota. Anyone ever been up to Lutsen before? It's a beautiful area. It's also an area that's four hours away, by car, from the cities. Which, for me as a kid, might as well have been eternity.So, like most kids, in an effort to offset the boredom that I would experience during the four-hour long drives, I began to develop and perfect my road trip set up, which involved stuffing all my drawing supplies into the cupholder and against the window to my left, placing my CDs and no-skip Sony Walkman to my right, usually on top of an overhanging suitcase of some sort, and then stacking a pile of Sports Illustrated for Kids magazines about a foot tall on the floor below my feet. I'd get that set up just right, squeeze on into what remained of the seat, and then buckle in for the journey. And it was typically about 20-30 minutes later when I'd begin wonder, “Why are we still parked in the driveway?” “Why have we yet to go anywhere?” I mean, I'm clearly ready to go. Why isn't this car moving yet?” I'm guessing you've been there before. And if so, then believe it or not, you know something of what readers of the Bible can, at times, experience when reading through these first few chapters in the book of Numbers — a kind of fidgeting, watch-checking, growing sense of impatience.Why We Grow ImpatientAnd there's a reason for that. The fact that we've now, by this time in the narrative, been gearing up to go somewhere for quite some time. What I mean is that, ever since Exodus chapter 19, following God's miraculous rescue of his people, the Israelites, from Egypt, we've been parked in the wilderness of Sinai. And not with intention of staying there indefinitely. But, with the intention of eventually moving on from there, to the Promised Land – the land of Canaan. And yet, as Exodus comes to its close and gives way to Leviticus, and Leviticus comes to its close and gives way to Numbers, in Sinai we yet remain. And so, as readers of the story, we begin to wonder, “Why are we still parked in the driveway?” “Why have we yet to go anywhere?” I mean, I'm clearly ready to go. Why isn't this thing moving yet?”But here's where our true colors really show, as a people. Here's where it becomes clear that either we've already forgotten the significance of all that's been going on throughout this stop in Sinai, or we never really grasped the significance of it all in the first place. Here's what I mean: it was while in Sinai, that God made a covenant with this people and gave them the Law (Exodus Ch. 20-24). And it was while in Sinai, that God took up his earthly residence in the Tabernacle (picture a somewhat large, tent-like structure), filling it with his glory as a cloud (Ex. 40). It was while in Sinai that this Tabernacle (dwelling place of God) became the Tent of Meeting between God and his people. And that was through the establishment of the Priesthood and the sacrificial system. And so, had the people not lingered in Sinai, and had not all the events of the second half of Exodus and the entirety of Leviticus occurred while here in Sinai, then we'd be looking at quite a different picture at this point. A people who still have no formal relationship with God, still have no experience of nearness to God, and still have no covering for their sin before God, heading into the Promised Land alone. You know why we so often get impatient as a people? So often ask, “God, why are we still parked here?” It's because though we do, by nature, desire comfort, and though we do, by nature, desire prosperity, and though we do, by nature, desire to dwell in the Promised Land, the land flowing with milk and honey – we do not by nature desire God. We desire his stuff, we desire his space. And we think our salvation lies in getting it, rather than getting him. We disregard the ultimate treasure, God himself, and go out in search of pocket-change instead. It is a mercy, absolute mercy, brothers and sisters, that God parks us from time-to-time in the wilderness. It's there we often realize that what we really need in life is God. And if we gain him, we will have gained all we ever needed. Israel was parked in Sinai for that: Creation of a relationship with God through covenant, experience of that relationship in God's presence, a presence enabled by the mediation of the priests and the sacrificial system.Now, here's the thing though. By Numbers 1, all those boxes have been checked. And we're still not going anywhere. We're going to yet stay here in Sinai till Numbers chapter 10. Why? With covenant made, Tabernacle created, sacrifices in motion — What is it that's still lacking?We're going to attempt to answer that question through the remainder of this sermon. And we'll do so, Lord-willing, with the help of three R's: Roles, relationships, and realities.1. RolesLet's begin with roles. And this first point will be our longest of the three. Roles. God is going to assign roles for his people to play throughout their journey in the wilderness. First one we're going to look at is that of the priest. You can see in Numbers 3:1-3,“These are the generations of Aaron and Moses at the time when the Lord spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 3 These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to serve as priests.”Now, if you were with us back in the fall of 2022 for our series through Leviticus, you might remember that the role of the priest involved carrying out the daily sacrifices upon the altar of the Tabernacle — sacrifices which served as a necessary covering for both their sins as well as the sins of the people. But the people who could qualify for this role represented only a very small percentage of the total population of Israel. From all those belonging to the 12 tribes we narrow down to those belonging to one tribe, that of Levi. From those belonging to the tribe of Levi, we narrow down to descendants of Aaron. Is it only this small percentage of the people who get a role to play? Is it the priests, and then everyone else simply along for the ride? Enter, a new role, the Levite.LevitesTurn back with me to Numbers 1:50-51,“But appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the testimony, and over all its furnishings, and over all that belongs to it. They are to carry the tabernacle and all its furnishings, and they shall take care of it and shall camp around the tabernacle. When the tabernacle is to set out, the Levites shall take it down, and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up. And if any outsider comes near, he shall be put to death.” So here's another role, that of the Levite, whose job it is to set up, take down, transport, and guard the Holy Tabernacle at which the priests offer the sacrifices. So the Priests, the smallest group, they carry out the sacrifices at the Tabernacle. The Levites (a slightly larger group — those remaining from the tribe of Levi who were not also in the line of Aaron), they guard and carry the Tabernacle. So the funnel widens once. It's going to widen again. Turn back with me, once more, to the very beginning of Numbers, chapter 1:1-3.SoldierNumbers 1:1-3,“The Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent of meeting, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying, 2 “Take a census of all the congregation of the people of Israel, by clans, by fathers' houses, according to the number of names, every male, head by head. 3 From twenty years old and upward, all in Israel who are able to go to war…”Here's a third role — that of soldier. This represents the largest group, pulling from the remaining eleven of the twelve total tribes. And as we can see down in verse 46 of chapter one, the total number of those who receive this role is 603,550. Which, quick note here…When God first called Abraham and said, “I'll make of you a people, like the stars in the sky and the sand on the shore for number,” does anyone know how many descendants he had at that time? …Zero. So, book of Genesis, God says “I'll provide for you a nearly uncountable number of descendants…beginning at…zero.” And, wouldn't you know, a few hundred years later, here in Numbers, more than half a million descendants of Abraham walking around, and that's only including the men in the camp who are old enough for war. Does God keep his promises?So priests, Levites, soldiers — three distinct roles for the people of God to receive prior to heading out on their journey. Three distinct roles that though very different from one another, clearly depend upon one another in order to function. For, how are the priests going to carry out the sacrifices at the Tabernacle if the Levites fail to guard the Tabernacle and it ends up becoming defiled? And how are the Levites going to guard the Tabernacle, if the soldiers fail to guard them when enemy armies approach?And how are either the Levites or the soldiers going to dwell anywhere near the camp, and guard anything at all, if the priests fail to carry out the daily sacrifices? See in this design, the priest cannot say to the Levite “I have no need of you.” Neither can the Levite say to the soldier, “I've no need of you.” Rather, it is when and only when all of these roles are working properly together, that the camp of Israel will be able to move forward as one — out of Sinai, into the Promised Land. How about us? How about our camp? Do we have a role to play here? God says we do. He says in Ephesians 4 that there are certain roles he's given. Some, apostles prophets. Some the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers. And those for the sake of equipping the largest role of all — the saints (that's all of us). Equipping the saints for the work of ministry — that's your job description. My job description — the work of ministry. The work of helping one another attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God. That's the role God's given us to play. So we should ask, “how am I doing in that role? How am I leaning-in for the good of the whole? And how might I lean-in just a little more in effort to build this body, and help us move forward as one?” God gave roles for the Israelites to play within the camp back then. He gives us roles to play within his church today. So, why have we not yet left Sinai? What is it we still lack? First R — roles. God's people had roles they still needed to receive. Second R, relationships. This one will move a bit quicker. 2. RelationshipsFor this one, I'll ask you to turn with me to Numbers Chapter 5. I know we're jumping around quite a bit this morning, but I believe it's worth it because it's going to help us better understand this section as a whole. So, Number 5, verse 5, and I want you to listen for the emphasis: And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel, when a man or woman commits any of the sins that people commit by breaking faith with the Lord, and that person realizes his guilt, he shall confess his sin that he has committed. And he shall make full restitution for his wrong, adding a fifth to it and giving it to him to whom he did the wrong.”God is establishing here rules for relationships. Rules for regulating and righting wrongs within relationships. Neighbor-to-NeighborAnd this first rule here, verse 5, applies to neighbor-to-neighbor relationships. It says, “if you wrong your neighbor, here's what you must do to make it right. You first confess your sin, then give back the full amount, plus a fifth, to that person to whom you did the wrong.” Clearly, God is concerned with the health of neighbor-to-neighbor relationships within the camp. Now, just as we moved in concentric circles in terms of roles — soldiers, Levites, priests. So once more we'll move in concentric circles in terms of relationships. Neighbor-to-neighbor at the widest point in the funnel. Moving further in we come to the relationship between spouses.Spouse-to-SpouseChapter 5:11,“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 12 “Speak to the people of Israel, If any man's wife goes astray and breaks faith with him,” And now if we had time to read from there through the rest of chapter 5 we'd discover a public process laid out for righting wrongs between spouses. A process that would either result in proving the husband's accusation was unfounded, his wife has been faithful, and her good name should thus be reinstated within the community. Or, in proving her husband's accusation was accurate, his wife has been unfaithful, and she will receive from God the curse of barrenness as her punishment. Either way, a sense of justice, and righting of wrongs, will be recovered in the relationship between spouses.Neighbor-to-neighbor relationships. Spouse-to-spouse relationships. What's at the innermost circle? Our own relationship with God. We see this final movement, chapter 6, with the Law of the Nazirite.Self-to-GodWe can see the set up for it in Numbers chapter 6:1, “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When either a man or a woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the Lord.”See, we're looking at the level of the individual — his or her relationship to the Lord. And we're seeing a means laid out here for the individual to especially dedicate him or herself, solely to the Lord, for a set amount of time.Again, if we had time to read the rest of this chapter, chapter 6, we'd see that the Nazirite vow involves not cutting your hair, consuming alcohol, nor going near a dead body throughout the time of the vow. And when the time of the vow was over, you'd conclude by bringing with you a very costly gift to sacrifice at the altar before God — one male lamb, one ewe lamb, one ram, a basket of unleavened bread — you'd even cut the hair you'd grown throughout the time of the vow and put that, as well, upon the altar. And then you'd burn it all up, right then and there, before the Lord, as a way of communicating to him, “Lord, I am fully yours, all I have is yours.”So, relationships — with neighbor, with spouse, and with God. God is concerned to have health in all these spheres, all the way through the camp. Once again, we'll ask, how about us? Are we dwelling in right relationships in all three categories?Is there perhaps a wrong you need to right between you and another person in your community group?Is there a wrong you need to right between you and a spouse, a family member, even a close friend? Is there not necessarily a wrong to be righted, but an opportunity, for a time, to intensely pursue the Lord with a passion, persistence, and commitment perhaps you never have before? God gave relationship rules and regulations for the Israelites to abide by within the camp. He gives relationship rules and regulations for us to abide by within his church. So, why have we not yet left Sinai? What is it we still lack? First R — roles. God's people had roles they still needed to receive. Second R, relationships. God's people had rules for their relationships that still needed to be established. Third, final R — reality. A reality finally to be experienced. 3. RealityNow, for this, we really need to draw our attention all the way back to one of the first things God said at the outset of this season in Sinai. Back before the establishment of the priests and sacrifices, back before the construction of the Tabernacle, just after the making of a covenant with his people. And I'll just read this one to you, from Exodus 25:8, where God said, “And let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell in their midst.” Let them make me a sanctuary, because… I don't merely aim to make a covenant with them. I don't merely aim to dwell within their general vicinity. I don't merely desire to bring their priests near to carry out sacrifices while all the rest remain scattered elsewhere. Rather, I aim to dwell in their midst.And now with all the pieces finally in place, God is going to do exactly that — turn this aim into reality. Numbers, chapter 2, verse 1. Go there with me, I want you to behold this verse. Numbers 2:1,The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, “The people of Israel shall camp each by his own standard, with the banners of their fathers' houses. They shall camp facing the tent of meeting on every side.”On every side.Now, here in Numbers, for the very first time, this people are going to form as one around God. God is going to be their central heartbeat filling and sustaining them all with life. God is going to be their sun, keeping them together within his orbit. God is going to dwell in their midst, they are going to camp facing him. With Moses and the priests to his immediate east, where the doors of his Tabernacle open. Moving clockwise from there, will be the Levites making up the central ribbon. Then, to the east once more, will be the tribe of Judah, clockwise from there, the remaining eleven tribes all around.Their new reality, as a people, will from now on involve: Waking up with God in their midst, laying down with God in their midst, working with God in their midst, resting with God in their midst, seeing him as their center, seeing him as their core, seeing the God whose delight it is to live among his chosen people and gladly pour out upon them his abundant joy and love. And, if this is hard for you to imagine, like, you just have a really hard time believing God actually desires to live amongst his people, is actually delighted to live amongst his people, is actually glad to make them glad with his presence…Then look with me at his first act upon assembling his people together as one. What is it, we could ask, that comes most naturally to God, upon the bringing together of his people? Cursing? Frustration? Annoyance? Ambivalence? When he, for the first time, has his people gathered all round, what is, we could say, his knee-jerk, immediate reaction? To bless.The first words out of his mouth are blessing. Go with me to Numbers 6:22, final word here, and it is the capstone of all that's gone on thus far,The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you [hold you, protect you, be your shelter and shield]; 25 the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you [as his face made Moses' to shine, so now may his smile shine upon you and pour forth its bright rays into your heart and life]; 26 the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace [Give you his Shalom, give you his experience of, “All is right, and all is full, and all is well because my God is here and he loves me]. “This is the blessing that, as one writer puts it, now readily flows forth from God, ushering forth from the Central Tent — encompassing the whole, and casting the light of his face on every Israelite within its bounds (Morales, 166).This is the great reality of God's people now realized. And brothers and sisters, it is only a foretaste of a greater reality still to come. For just as God assembled his people in the wilderness, so will he assemble us into his kingdom. Where it will be declared, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God (Rev. 21:3). Where God will bless us, keep us, and make his face to shine upon us in the face of his very own son whom we will then behold (Rev. 22:4).That is, my brothers and sisters, where we are headed. And we are headed there as a people, as a body, as a camp, trekking through the wilderness together, and onward into glory. The TableAnd this is what now brings us to the table. For at this table, we eat together as God's people — bought with his blood, sealed by His Spirit, bound for his Kingdom to behold his face and experience his peace forever.

Part 9 of the series in the book of Numbers. Punishment for a sabbath breaker, tassels for garments and judgement on rebels led by Levites and Reubenites, but hope with the rod of Aaron that buds.

Part 8 of the series in the book of Numbers. Moses intercedes for the people - God pardons but judges - then reminds them of the provision off sacrifice for forgiveness of sins.

Part 7 of the series in the book of Numbers. Miriam and Aaron complain against Moses and are corrected by God and 10 of 12 spies sent into the land spread fear among the people because of lack of faith.

Part 6 of the series in the book of Numbers. The people leave Sinai. They grumble and long for Egypt, but God judges and disciplines them, providing manna and quails for them to eat.

Part 5 of the series in the book of Numbers. Instructions from God about lamps and Levites, Passover and silver trumpets, as well as the principle of staying and moving only at God's command.

Dear friends of Soothe 2 Sleep Stories, to catch up on this Bible In... Series, I decided to sometimes do a Livestream version, but returning to a soft-spoken style. We will jump over into Numbers Chapter 32, streamed this past year on my youtube channel, while sharing about the progresses and setbacks of caring for an aging parent, my beloved Mom... You mean so much to me. Thank you for stopping by...Blessings. :)

Part 3 of the series in Numbers. Three instructions from God - about unclean people, about confession and restitution for sins, and about testing a woman accused of adultery.

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Todays message begins in Numbers Chapter 13

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You can watch this sermon on our YouTube channel here. Numbers 15:1-41

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Send us a Text Message.This Podcast is Hosted at;https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comEnjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comEpisode Notes:Title: Avoiding Irritation in Your LifeScripture Reference: Numbers 33:1-56Podcast Episode Number: 800Episode Summary:In this episode, we explore Numbers Chapter 33 and uncover an often overlooked source of irritation in our lives. We'll look at the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land, as well as the spiritual and emotional implications of unresolved issues and disobedience.Key Points Covered:Introduction to Numbers 33:The Israelites' journey from Egypt, through the wilderness, to the plains of Moab.The significance of Moses recording their journey and God's command to document their travels.Detailed Breakdown of Their Journey:The stages from Egypt to Sinai, Kadesh Barnea, and the plains of Moab.Key events and locations mentioned in the chapter, including the deaths of significant figures like Aaron.Spiritual Lessons from Their Journey:Israel's repeated failure to obey God's commands.God's unwavering faithfulness despite their disobedience.Significance of Obedience:The importance of following God's commands to avoid continuous irritation and harassment.The consequences of partial obedience, as seen in the Israelites' failure to fully drive out the inhabitants of Canaan.Real-life Applications:How unresolved issues and disobedience can cause long-term irritation in our lives.Examples of how harbouring anger or failing to address obligations can lead to physical and emotional discomfort.Key Verses:Numbers 33:1-2: Introduction to the stages of the Israelites' journey.Numbers 33:3-4: The Israelites' departure from Egypt.Numbers 33:50-53: God's command to drive out the inhabitants of the land and the consequences of disobedience.Numbers 33:54-56: Distribution of the land and the warning against incomplete obedience.Important Quotes:"If we do not drive sin out, sin will drive us out. If we are not the death of our lust, our lust will be the death of our souls." – Matthew HenryConclusion:Lessons from the Israelites' journey highlight the importance of addressing unresolved issues and obeying God fully.Continuous irritation in life can stem from disobedience and harboring unresolved emotions like anger.Encouragement to reflect on personal irritants and take steps towards resolution and obedienceAll of Life for GodThe All of Life for God podcast is an engaging and thoughtful collection of exclusive...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Jeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Send us a Text Message.This Podcast is Hosted at;https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comEnjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comEpisode Notes:Introduction:In Numbers Chapter 31, we encounter the Israelites at a pivotal moment in their journey. Fresh from their victory over the Midianites, they face the dual challenges of celebrating their triumph and confronting their failures. As we look into this chapter, we uncover principles that resonate with our own experiences of success and disappointment in life.1. Celebrating Victories:The Israelites emerge victorious in battle, but their response to success is not without its challenges. We examine the importance of acknowledging God's role in our triumphs, cultivating gratitude, and avoiding the pitfalls of pride and self-reliance. Through their example, we learn to humbly recognize God's faithfulness and provision in our victories.2. Confronting Failure:Despite their military success, the Israelites face a sobering reality as they reckon with their disobedience and idolatry. We explore the consequences of their sin and the process of repentance and restoration. In times of failure, we are reminded of the importance of humility, accountability, and seeking God's forgiveness to experience true reconciliation.3. Embracing Growth:The Israelites' experiences in Numbers Chapter 31 serve as a catalyst for personal reflection and renewal. We delve into the significance of learning from past mistakes, surrendering to God's refining work, and embracing a posture of continual growth in our walk of faith.4. Applying Biblical Principles:Through prayer, study, and obedience to God's Word, we equip ourselves to respond to life's challenges with resilience, faith, and a steadfast trust in God's providence.Conclusion:As we conclude our exploration of Numbers Chapter 31, we are reminded that our response to victories and failure shapes our spiritual journey. By anchoring ourselves in God's Word, cultivating humility, and embracing a spirit of gratitude and repentance, we navigate life's highs and lows with courage, resilience, and unwavering faith.Support the Show.Jeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

You can watch this sermon on our YouTube channel here. Numbers 14:1-19

You can watch this sermon on our YouTube channel here. Numbers 13:1-33

PODCAST SATELLITETHE VOICE OF ISRAELNissan 20, 5784 Prince HandleyPresident / RegentUniversity of Excellence PROTECTION AGAINST ALGORITHMS & TERRORISTS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY & SAFELY הגנה מפני אלגוריתמים ומחבלים Prince Handley 24/7 Commentary (FREE) > BLOG Email this message to a friend and help them! ____________________________________ DESCRIPTION OF THIS TEACHING In this message I want to alert you to the Coercion of Algorithms PLUS the Imminent Threat of Terrorism. However, I specifically want to inform you HOW to PROTECT yourself against both. AI runs off of algorithms, but not all algorithms are AI—neither are they all the same. They're developed with different goals and methods. An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior. Most of us are familiar with China's Social Credit System and the CCP's ubiquitous use of surveillance. Online behaviour is monitored … and algortihms are KEY to everything. So HOW does this fit into Geopolitics, Israel and the End Times? Keep reading or listening.   Plus: Information to PROTECT you from terrorist attacks and chaos … even in Israel. _______________________________ PROTECTION AGAINST ALGORITHMS & TERRORISTS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY & SAFELYהגנה מפני אלגוריתמים ומחבלים For years the Chinese government has been using technologies to control its citizens in frightening ways. The internet is highly censored, and each person's cell phone number and online activity is assigned a unique ID number tied to their real name. Facial-recognition technology is also increasingly widespread in China, with few restraints on how it can be used to track and surveil citizens. The {China] Supreme People's Court maintains a blacklist of people who the government alleges did not comply with court judgments, for example by not paying fines, but also things like failing to formally apologize to someone they are found to have wronged. Being on the blacklist now comes with harsh punishments. You might be unable to purchase high-speed train tickets, fly on an airplane, or send your kids to a private school. The government has prohibited more than 20 million plane tickets from being purchased. SO WHAT IS AN ALGORITHM … An algorithm is a a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end. The definition of an algorithm is “a set of instructions to be followed in calculations or other operations.” This applies to both mathematics and computer science. So, at the essential level, an AI algorithm is the programming that tells the computer how to learn to operate on its own. SO HOW DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU ... What China and the CCP does “leaks” over to the Israel and other countries. Online behavior is already a BIG part of what is monitors, and algorithms are KEY to everything. The basic goal is to process the vast Israeli data—and data from other countries—to create individual ratings which will determine YOUR access to most things … from travel to jobs. A plan released just recently by the Beijing municipal government dictates that personal creditworthiness points will be used to reward and/or punish individuals―and companies―by granting or denying them access to public services like healthcare, travel, and employment. High scoring “Green Channel” people can more easily access social opportunities. Those who actions are disapproved of by the state will be restricted …even to having passports revoked. One high profile system, which has already been used in USA for years, is Sesame Credit—created by Ant Financial—an offshoot of the Chinese online retail giant Alibaba. Using a secret algorithm, Sesame Credit constantlys scores people from 350 to 950. WARNNG: It's ratings are based upon info such as “interpersonal relationships” and “consumer habits.” Being friends with “low rated” people is NOT good … and buying video games gets you marked down! Algorithms fuel—or dictate—HOW these surveillance tools operate … and AI facilitates the operation! EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE USA … You can speak all you want to … but just not in a public forum: like a local School Board Meeting OR on Social Media. [Just look back to what has happened since January 2021.] USA citizens actions are going to be monitored more and more. How many of the people arrested for alleged Jan 6th crimes never were in the area but some communication or relationship supposedly “tied” them to that event. Look at how the Government is atttacking Elon Musk who “healed” X (formerly Twitter) and exposed unfounded censorship by Government influence on the previous Twitter. Across the world, governments have invested heavily in setting up a surveillance infrastructure. There are millions of cameras, but no one to monitor them 24/7. However, artificial intelligence (AI) can process every frame and present real-time analysis. The reason AI is making a vast impact is because of its self-learning capabilities. AI is constantly learning and improving. Error is minimized with every iteration and moves closer to—or even better than—human error. Algorithms “attempt” to influence you now whether you realize it or not. Surveillance of travel, purchases, relationships, recreation and spending—and soon thoughts—will be the next encroachment into YOUR life. In the USA the Biden Adminiistration is already funding cognitive research to develop HOW to influence—and thereby change—people's thinking. One way they will do this is by influencing what people SEE, HEAR and FEEL on News, Social Media and Entertainment … and by training people and shaping policy through NeuroScience. Read or listen to Smart Cities … Or Are They by Prince Handley [focus on “What To Watch Out For” at the end.] SO WHO TRAINS “AI” HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS … That's a very good question. It is the programmer who inputs—influences—the algorithmic outcome (the answers) and many times with BIAS depending on the desired outcome: political, financial, spiritual or other ideological opinion or bias. Look at the recent example of Google AI Gemini which would NOT allow a “white person” image on certain searches for George Washington. Gemini responded to a prompt for “a portrait of a Founding Father of America” with images of a Native American man in a traditional headdress, a Black man, a darker-skinned non-White man and an Asian man, all in colonial-era garb. Elon Musk accused Google of pushing a pro-diversity bias into its product. Experts have long warned that AI tools therefore have the potential to replicate the racial and gender biases baked into that information.   Evidence of racial bias in Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Meta AI and ChatGPT has been proven. Google's public apology after its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) produced historically inaccurate images and refused to show pictures of White people has led to questions about potential racial bias in other big tech chatbots. Gemini was asked why showing a picture of a White person was bad: "racial generalizations" have been used historically to "justify oppression and violence against marginalized groups."   Let me interject here. We are NOW at the entrance to the End Times. As we progress farther into the Last Days many demonic forces will be loosed—many are already here—look at what has happened SINCE January, 2021. Lots of algorithms will be formulated (written) not only with ideological “bias” … BUT with demonic anointing: either by demonically inspired people OR by hybrid beings. And there will be increased demonstrable BIAS against Jews and Israel. ____________________________________ HYBRID One whose DNA has been changed by genetic manipulation (synthetic biology) OR A product of conception via sex between a fallen angel and a human woman. ____________________________________ There is a NEW form of eugenics—not only being espoused but heavily financed in research—to create super-humans via genetic modification of human genes in eggs, sperm and early-stage embryos. Heritable genome editing changes genes in eggs, sperm, or early embryos to try to control the traits of a future child. Such alterations would affect every cell of the resulting person and all subsequent generations. Read the book Enhanced Humans: Mystery Matrix by Prince Handley. The Nephilim [giants or fallen ones] that were destroyed by the Flood in Noah's day died; however the demons from Fallen Angels that inhabited them did not. You can read later in the Book of Numbers (Chapter 13:33) in Torah that they [the Nephilim] were back after the Flood. Again read my book: Enhanced Humans: Mystery Matrix. SO IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW … Yes! In addition to Coercion of Algorithims—while we're talking about things that can mess your life up—there are external attacks from terrorists and enemy agents (both individual and foreign governments) that can set you back to the 1800's literally. Things like EMP attacks that can shut down your automobile, your electronic devices, your hospital emergency centers, your military and police communications, your banks … and critical supplies. In the aftermath of an EMP event, individuals and communities may face several challenges: Loss of Communication: The disruption of communication networks can isolate communities, making it challenging to coordinate emergency responses and receive critical information. Limited Access to Information: Without functioning electronic devices, access to news, weather updates, and emergency alerts becomes limited. Transportation Disruptions: Modern transportation systems, which rely on electronic controls, may experience malfunctions, affecting travel and logistics. Financial Transactions: Electronic payment systems can be disrupted, requiring a shift to alternative forms of payment during recovery. Hospital and Emergency Operations: Electronic and necessary medical procedures plus critical supplies along with crisis communication. SO WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE … Glad you asked. Study carefully [read or listen] to “Code Red: EMP Threat Urgent Priority” by Prince Handley. Then prepare by making sure you have the following on hand: Food Water Electricy (Power) Money (Cash, Gold, Crypto) Communications Faraday Cage (or other EMP shielding equipment) NOTE: Gold outperformed both Stocks & Real Estate by over 80% since the year 2000. NOTE: Don't let a crisis keep you from the medicines you need. EMP Preparedness for Electronic Devices and Communication To enhance resilience and mitigate the impact of an EMP on electronic devices and communication networks, consider the following preparedness strategies: EMP Shielding: Invest in EMP shielding for critical electronic devices to protect them from damaging pulses. Backup Power Sources: Have backup power sources, such as solar chargers or hand-crank generators, to keep essential devices operational during power outages. Communication Alternatives: Establish communication backup plans using non-electronic means like two-way radios or signal mirrors. Data Backups: Regularly back up important data to physical storage and store in an EMP protected Faraday bag. DO NOT BE LEFT WTIHOUT COMMUNICATION … The effects of an Electromagnetic Pulse on electronic devices and communication networks are significant challenges in a technology-driven society. Understanding these effects empowers us to take proactive measures in EMP preparedness. And do NOT forget the impact of an EMP on transportation systems and the steps individuals, their neighbors, and communities can take to enhance their resilience in this critical area. SO … CAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS USE ALGORITHMS AND AI Defense customers and manufacturers alike know that it's those actors who can reliably access intelligence and act on it first who have the advantage. That's where AI and algorithims play a very important part. But what about IF those systems are being directed against Israel or USA by rogue terrorists OR enemies from within or abroad. As of January 2024, more than 7.2 million migrants had illegally crossed into the USA over the Southwest border during U.S. President Joe Biden's administration—a number higher than the individual populations of 36 states. This is WHY Israel needs to control Gaza AND to beef up intel from her Arab neighbors on all fronts! A foreign government can easily provide an individual terrorist inside Israel ... or near Israel ... with both the materials and the expertise to implement an EMP attack in LOCAL Israeli areas. This is NOT to mention EMP attacks aimed at Israel from outside her borders. [Again reference my teaching: “Code Red: EMP Threat Urgent Priority” to see how an attack can be launched from a beer can! But think about HOW non-EMP [other type] attacks programmed with algorithms and directed at specific geographic OR technocentric operations by AI can cause chaotic rupture in society! SO DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT AI … If you want to learn about “AI” go to Prince Handley's teachings at the University of Excellence. The following teachings will also give you an IDEA of HOW AI may be used in the End Times by the antiChrist (FALSE messiah—not the REAL Messiah) and his Global Director of Religion: the False Prophet. This will cause a chaotic rupture in geopolitics while fulfilling prophecy in the End Times. There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 1 There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 2 There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 3 There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 4 There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 5 There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 6 There's More Than Artifical Intelligence - Part 7The 4th Industrial Revolution & New AI  - Part 8 Hopefully you've gained some enlightenment as to what forces may be shaping your future. ___________________________________ NOW YOU KNOW HOW THE COERCION OF ALGORITHMS AND "AI" FIT INTO GEOPOLITICS, ISRAEL AND THE END TIMES ____________________________________ SO WHAT ELSE DOES PRINCE HANDLEY RECOMMEND … Stop using Google / Gmail for your private email communications. I recommend: Proton Mail or Signal or Telegraph for private communications and text and email. All of these are FREE. I use them all. I like the layout of ProtonMail best for email and you can use Proton Mail for DOUBLE encryption. Also, you can make international phone calls FREE on Telegram and Signal. I like Telegram for layout with image and graphic communications, ether personal or with channels you implement with 1,000's of followers. Telegram has a great history of NOT bending to government requests!    Finally: Get off the grid as much as possible but prepare for chaos! Take EMT / EMS Training. Set up communication cells: Friends, Neighborhood, Community, Synagogue. Familiarize yourself with bartering. Have items you can trade for what you need. Make sure you know Yeshua personally … so you can PRAY and get direction.      _________________________________ PRAY THIS PRAYER: “ADONAI, I am not sure I know you personally. Please forgive my sins and help me to live for you. Please reveal to me IF Yeshua is really Israel's Mashiach. If He is, then I ask Yeshua HaMashiach to save me and take me to Heaven when I die. Show me the way every day, and help me to help others.” _________________________________ If you prayed this prayer, start reading the Tanakh and Brit Chadashah every day (start in the Book of Yochanan in Brit Chadashah). Find a Messianic Synagogue that believes in MIRACLES. Pray every day. Tell God what you need. Ask Him to lead you. Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai Your friend, Prince Handley President / Regent University of Excellence Copyright © 2024 by Prince Handley______________________ Rabbinical & Biblical Studies[Scroll down past English, Spanish and French] The Believer's Intelligentsia ______________________

This Podcast is Hosted at;https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comEnjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comWelcome to today's Episode  "Preparing to Honour the Lord"Episode NotesSetting the Scene (Numbers 9:1-3)The Lord commands the Israelites to observe the Passover in the first month of the second year after leaving Egypt.Specific instructions are given regarding the timing of the Passover observance.Obedience and Compliance (Numbers 9:4-5)The Israelites comply with the command to observe the Passover as instructed by Moses.A Problem Arises (Numbers 9:6-8)Some individuals are unable to observe the Passover due to ceremonial uncleanness from contact with a dead body.They approach Moses seeking guidance on how to proceed.Seeking Divine Guidance (Numbers 9:8-12)Moses seeks guidance from the Lord regarding the situation.The Lord provides a concession, allowing those who are unclean or on a journey to observe the Passover in the second month.Consequences of Neglect (Numbers 9:13)Those who are clean and not on a journey but fail to observe the Passover in the first month will be cut off from the community.Inclusion of Foreigners (Numbers 9:14)Foreigners residing among the Israelites are also to observe the Passover in accordance with its rules and regulations.The Two Great Truths of GodThroughout Scripture, the two great truths about God are highlighted: His holiness and His love.These characteristics should also characterize His children.Maintaining BalanceIt's essential to balance righteousness with love, avoiding extremes of judgmentalism or moral relativism.Graciousness in communication and actions is emphasized, reflecting the character of God.Contemporary Illustration of GraciousnessA real-life story illustrates the concept of graciousness in action, emphasizing compassion over personal inconvenience.Application to Our LivesThe principles highlighted in Numbers Chapter 9 are not merely historical anecdotes but have enduring relevance for us today.They remind us of the importance of obedience, seeking divine guidance, and maintaining a balance between righteousness and love in our lives.As we meditate on Numbers Chapter 9, let's keep these themes in mind and consider how they apply to our own lives and faith journeys.Support the Show.Jeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

This Podcast is Hosted at;https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comEnjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comWelcome:Today, we shine a spotlight on those who work tirelessly behind the scenes, often overlooked but essential for the smooth functioning of the community of faith.Join me as we explore Numbers Chapter 8, where we discover the spiritual qualifications and vital roles of those who serve behind the scenes in the Tabernacle.Episode Notes:Introduction: We uncover the importance of those working behind the scenes in the community of faith, often unnoticed but indispensable for the smooth functioning of worship and service.Exploring Numbers 8:1-4: Look into the lighting of the lamps in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the importance of those who perform seemingly mundane tasks that illuminate the spiritual life of the community.The Levites' Consecration (Numbers 8:5-14): Explore the process of consecrating the Levites for service in the Tabernacle, highlighting the spiritual significance of their role and the need for ongoing cleansing and dedication.Setting Apart of the Levites (Numbers 8:15-26): Examine the unique role of the Levites as substitutes for the firstborn of Israel, dedicated to serving the Lord and assisting the priests in their sacred duties.Application to Contemporary Church Ministry: Draw parallels between the roles of the Levites in Numbers 8 and the various servants in today's church, emphasizing the spiritual qualifications and dedication required for all forms of service.Delegation and Prioritization: Reflect on the importance of effective delegation and prioritization in church ministry, recognizing the need for every individual to contribute according to their gifts and calling.Conclusion: Emphasize the significance of every act of service in the community of faith, whether visible or behind the scenes, and encourage listeners to serve with excellence and devotion in whatever capacity they are called to.I hope y0u find this helpful.Support the Show.Jeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

This Podcast is Hosted at;https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comEnjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comWelcome:Prepare to embark on an exploration of one of the Bible's longest chapters, Numbers Chapter 7, as we unravel its complexities and discover the significance hidden within its verses.In this episode, we'll dive deep into the dedication of the Tabernacle, exploring the offerings made by the leaders of Israel and their implications for us today.Join me as we navigate through the repetitive but meaningful passage of Numbers 7, reflecting on themes of generosity, gratitude, and the pleasing the Lord.Episode Notes:Introduction: We look into the intricacies of Numbers Chapter 7, one of the Bible's longest chapters, and uncover its relevance for us today.Key Themes: We explore the themes of generosity, gratitude, and the pleasure of the Lord as revealed in the offerings presented in Numbers 7.Insights: Hopefully gain some valuable insights into the significance of each leader's offering and its symbolic representation of equality, dedication, and service to the Lord.Reflections: Reflect on the lessons we can learn from the repetitive yet meaningful nature of Numbers 7, and consider how they apply to our lives.Application: Discover practical ways to cultivate a spirit of generosity, gratitude, and devotion to the Lord in our daily lives.Support the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

This Podcast is Hosted at;https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comEnjoy hours of exclusive content every month and help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comEpisode Notes:Welcome to our podcast, where we in today's episode, we're looking into Numbers Chapter 7, verses 22-27, uncovering insights on generosity, gratitude, and God's abundant provision.Episode Notes:Introduction: Dive deep into Numbers Chapter 7, verses 22-27, and discover the hidden treasures within.Key Themes: Explore themes of generosity, gratitude, and God's provision as revealed in this passage.Insights: Gain valuable insights into the significance of the offerings presented in Numbers 7:22-27 and their relevance to our lives today.Reflections: Reflect on the lessons we can learn from the actions of the Israelites and God's response to their generosity.Application: Consider how we can apply these teachings to our own lives and cultivate a spirit of generosity and gratitude.I hope you find it helpful.Support the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

This sermon was preached by Pastor Nelson on November 26, 2023. It was entitled, "Do Not Settle" and the foundational scripture was taken from Numbers Chapter thirty-two and verse six which reads, "And Moses said unto the children of Gad and to the brethren of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here? (King James Version)

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This week's episode is all about unpacking leadership lessons from Numbers Chapter 10.

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We believe that most people have a desire within their hearts to make a difference in this world.  We think of the kids when you ask them what they want to be when they grow up and you'll get a verity of career options thrown at you but there is a common theme among most of them- they have a perspective that the career choice listed offers the possibility of a life that can produce something meaningful, something transformational. Please join us as Pastor Donnie teaches from Numbers Chapter 11 on searching our heart and answering what in my life could be stopping me from experiencing God's Transformation. 

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Pastor Brandon encourages us not to allow frustration to cause us to miss the Promise Land.

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In this episode Tennessee Brando takes a request from a listener and breaks down Numbers chapter 5 from the King James Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tn-brando/support

Pastor Doug Link wraps up Numbers Chapter 12 and then covers Chapters 13 and 14. The post “Twelve men went to spy on Canaan, Ten were bad and Two were good” appeared first on Grace Church of Tallahassee.

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We continue our study of the themes of books of the Bible with Numbers on this week's episode of One Single Story podcast. Numbers is all about “faithfulness.” Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark look at the theological and practical applications of Numbers, focusing on chapter 14. This chapter has the Israelites complaining and Moses interceding for the people. * Why are numbers important to God? * What does it mean to be slow to anger? What is unfailing love? * Are there generational curses? * What things cause us to want to throw our hands up and quit? * What things cause us to rebel? * How can we have faith to believe God's promises?