At first sight, Numbers 18 is simply another set of teaching from God to Moses, which we skim read and then walk away from feeling uninspired. Yet there's far more to it than that. Especially when we begin to look at the context in which it finds itself.
Walk with me for a moment as we travel back through the chapters and see the trail of destruction caused by Israel's rebellion. Rebel... read more
It's a provocative title, but purposefully so. I want to challenge anyone reading this who claims to be a Christian, that it is not possible to be a Christian without studying God (that is, the revelation of God as found in his word.)
Let's be clear, I'm not talking about getting degrees in Theology. Just about seeking to understand God and the doctrine he teaches through his word.... read more
Despite the tragic rebellion of the Korahites in challenging Moses' authority, and suffering death as a result, the root issue has still not been dealt with. Who can approach God without being consumed?
Now, so that there is no more confusion, God speaks to Moses and provides a means by which the answer can be made utterly evident.
Each head of the twelve tribes, and Aaron, (making 13 in... read more
In Numbers 16, the Sons of Korah are consumed when they try to force God to make them equal to Moses. They assume that just because God has called them into his service, they have the right to grab more. In their minds, they've turned what was pure grace – a gift freely given by God to them - into an expectation – surely God will see how good we are and want to know us because we... read more
This, the second law-giving is at Kadesh (the first being at Sinai - Exodus 20 to Numbers 9, and the third on the plains of Moab - Numbers 28-36).
It is short and to the point, yet the messages contained are still relevant to us today if we're prepared to look at the motivations behind each law.
1. WORSHIP: How to bring offerings (vv1-21)
Israel have just been told that they're goi... read more
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 15:5-6
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