When Pharaoh saw God’s favor on the Hebrews, he decided to put a stop to it. With one declaration they became slaves and were forced to build his empire on their backs. Exodus 1:11 says, “Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and […]
How To Experience God’s Favor
God’s hand was apparently on the Hebrews. Everything they did prospered. Exodus 1:7 says they were “exceedingly strong,” and the word “multiplied” is used three times in the chapter. Over the centuries the Hebrews grew exponentially, doubling, tripling, quadrupling in size every generation. The new Pharaoh had to know something of their history, that they […]
How to Handle Big Time Change and Turmoil
Transitions are a part of life, like taxes, traffic, toll roads, and lines at Starbucks. With life comes change. Even our planet is in motion around the sun at a speed of about 67,000 mph. To get around in 365 days, we must move at a decent clip. Cosmologists tell us the universe itself is […]
Update from Ethiopia
Moriah, our oldest, just posted a video update. She’s in Ethiopia for two more months. It’s hard to believe she’s at the halfway point on her world race. Please continue to pray for her team. She’s doing really well but said she has a wisdom tooth coming in causing a little discomfort. Thanks for your […]
The Best Way to Silence Our Critics
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 […]
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