God has reconfirmed His choice of the Levites as the ones to stand before Him. Now He shares the full cost/benefit analysis. Because of their position the Levites will carry a burden that the rest of the people won’t. They will lose some of the benefits afforded to the other tribes but will also receive […]
God’s choice is final. He proves conclusively to the people who He has chosen as His own. ALL are His but the one who is to be especially dedicated to Him becomes concrete. God just finished dealing with the rebellion of Korah. The ground swallowed up Korah, Dathan and Abiram and all their family and […]
This is not the first time the people have rebelled but this is a BIG one. God wants to take them all out again but Moses intercedes again on the people’s behalf. “You have gone too far, sons of Levi!” (verse 7c). This is Moses’ statement to the group that has gathered to confront him. […]
God gave the people a physical reminder to look at every day. Something physical that was designed to trigger a memory in them every time they looked at it. I find myself setting up reminders all the time. One that I am famous for using is writing notes on the palm of my hand. I […]
God sticks to His laws with His people. He gives them firm examples as to why they should too. Reading this story might make one think God is harsh and uncaring. You could also try and argue that the punishment didn’t fit the crime. I know I see elements of that when I just read […]
