“And you shall accept no ransom for him who has fled to his city of refuge, that he may return to dwell in the land before the death of the high priest.” No going back. Once we’ve trusted Christ, stick with him forever....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"“If his father has no brothers, give his inheritance to the nearest relative of his clan, and he will take possession of it. This is to be a statutory ordinance for the Israelites as the LORD commanded Moses.”" The inheritance can't...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love." The secret to overcoming is remaining in the love of Christ. We can do nothing ourselves. We must believe that he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites; this is a permanent statute throughout your generations. For I have given them the tenth that the Israelites present to the Lord as a contribution for their inheritance. That is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"But their meat belongs to you. It belongs to you like the breast of the presentation offering and the right thigh." There's a reward for serving God. We've been given the priesthood by grace, and he meets our need. Don't rely on the world for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Vs20-24 Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, “Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them instantly.” But they fell on their faces and said, “O God, God of the spirits of all flesh, when...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him." 1 Betrayal comes when we preach the gospel. It happened to Christ, and it will happen to us. We have not been called to a pillow fight, but to the war of faith. Satan is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Rely on God the Father to give you what you need. He's gracious, and better than us....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me." The burden of service is too heavy for us. We're not able to carry it. We're too weak and helpless, crushed under our own inability. God must carry us, and help us. He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you." The only way we can guard the treasure is through the Holy Spirit. We are too weak and powerless - too wicked in the flesh, and too weak in the new...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
