Even after the earth swallowed up Korah, the Israelite camp still grumbled over Aaron’s appointment as high priest. Many believed Moses had given the job to Aaron because he was his little brother. The rumors of nepotism caused resentment and bitterness. We don’t know why, but Aaron’s calling was God’s idea. God again grew tired […]
The Key to a Blessed Life
In Numbers 16:11 Moses says something surprising to Korah, “It is against the Lord that you and your followers have banded together.” This chapter is much more than a lesson about unity in the church, loving each other, working together as a team, or being faithful in your God-given assignment. Korah’s rebellion was against God. […]
Why Did Korah Rebel?
In the NIV translation of Numbers 16:1, the Bible says Korah became insolent, arrogant, and proud. Instead of being full of God and his joy he got full of himself. His priestly heritage and visible ministry assignment went straight to his head. When Moses was at his lowest, leading the Israelites back into the wilderness […]
Every Musicians Battle
The central purpose of our existence is to bring glory to God. The first question in the Westminster Catechism is, “What is the chief end of man?” The answer, “The chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.” Our purpose is the same that Jesus had. Just before his crucifixion, […]
Why the Earth Opened Its Jaws
Numbers 16:12 says, “So each of them took his censer, put burning coals and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the tent of meeting.” All those in opposition to Moses showed up the next day with a censer in hand. A censer was a priestly instrument reserved only […]
How Korah Got Sideways
As a member of the tribe of Levi, Korah’s life centered around the tabernacle. His great-grandfather Levi had three sons, Kohath, Gershon, and Merari. Each child and their descendants had a vital ministry assignment. The Gershon house cared for the coverings, curtains, and ropes of the tabernacle. The Merari family handled the crossbars, posts, and […]
How Captain Ahab and Moses Were Different
One of the great American novels of all time is Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. Ahab, the tragic hero, is captain of the Pequod, a whaling vessel anchored in Nantucket. The crew of the Pequod signed up to harpoon whales and harvest as much blubber and oil as the ship can hold. They have no […]
How to Defeat Our Adversary
If you find yourself sinking fast in the mud flats of life, that is the best time to worship. Worship is your way out. Your adversary, the devil, will oppose you at the beginning. Bringing up past failures and calling us hypocrites is his tired old trick. Pay him no mind. If his lips are […]
How Powerful is Your Song?
Hebrews 10:17 says, “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise–the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross forever made the old sacrificial system obsolete. However, there are still sacrifices to continually bring, namely the sacrifice of praise with the fruit of our lips. […]
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