Numbers 19-21

This is a reminder that we are in good company when we let anger get the best of us. Moses and Aaron learned the hard way, that the impact of a bad witness can cost you more than you want it to cost you. Try and find ways to recognize when you have reached your limit and when you need to pursue self- care. Be angry but sin not. We are God's vessels so what we show to others is what they think God is about. Let's represent God well.

Numbers 16-18

This is a reminder that complaining about the people of God, and what he has appointed, and annointed can be fatal. The Korah was a son of Levi, but he and 250 of his tribe murmured against Moses and Aaron and the position they were in. They said that they were all holy so why has Moses put himself over them. The refused to go up with Moses to tje door of the tabernacle and offer . Moses finally got them to go up and offer, but Moses asked God not to accept their offer. God ended up opening up the ground and swallowing their whole family, the 250, their wives and children into the ground and closing it up ovet them whilevthey were alive. The got afraid that it would happennto them but they complained again and 14,700 of the people of Israel were killed by a plague of God that Aaron stopped by offering to God. God finally showed them through Aaron's rod budding who he had chosen.

Numbers 13-15

This is a reminder that their is no short-cut to believing. We take a journey with the Israelites as they spy out the land God promised them. The rulers who went to spy out the land was divided in what they saw. Some could not see because they did not believe God. These men brought back an evil report. Caleb believed God so he saw that they could take the land under God. He and Joshua brought a good report. The people who brought the evil report were penalized and would never see the promised land. The rulers who brought the good report were able to see the promised land. All God does for is is so he can be our God and the Lord of our lives. 

Numbers 10-12

This is a reminder that we should not be so quick to complain about what God has blessed is with. Lusting after things of the world or being jealous is an indication that you may not be engaging in a daily walk with God where you can hear him regularly and talk to him as your spiritual husband. The impact of making what God has done of no effect on your level of thanksgiving can cause you more than you are willing to pay.

Numbers 7-9

This is a reminder that just like there was a priestly tribe in the old testament called the levites, we are a royal priesthood once we are saved by grace through faith. They were designated by God in the old testament, and we are designated by God in the new testament. We are the temple of God. We must guard our physical home and our physical bodies against the schemes of the devil. 

Numbers 4-6

This is a reminder that the Nazarite Vow carries with it a strong meaning to help us to live in accordance with God's standards and give us discernment in our eveyday life. It is advantageous to us to learn how to watch the grapes in our lives that can be devastating when they turn into wine. Our attendance to our inside is even more important than our attendance to our outward appearance. God wants to show us through his Holy Spirit how to be filled with his spirit instead of other spirits that contend with the presence of God in us. 

This is a reminder that God always knows what he is doing even when it seems senseless to our human mind. God is A true promisekeeper and is always fulfilling his will. Tjis can be seen in the way the tabernacle was set up in the old testament. Following is the Biblical journey you can start with to see how all of God's plans came together.

Picture of the tabernacle- just envision a square

Left side: West- standard is the ox-- tribes: Benjamin, Manasseh, Ephraim--Numbers 2:18

Right side: East-standard is the Lion--tribes: Judah, Issachar, Zebulun--Numbers 2:3

Bottom side: South-standard is man--tribes: Reuben, Simeon, Gad--Numbers 2:10

Top side: North-standard is the eagle--tribes: Naphtali, Asher, Dan--Numbers 2:25

As it is in heaven

Ezekiel 1:10, Revelations 4:7

This is a reminder to be as fair with God as he is with us. God lays out the rules, expectations and laws very clearly. He also lays out the consequences to certain laws. God does this so we can be held accountable for our actions. We know when we are not doing right so we are without excuse. I we say we love God then why do we disregard him on a daily basis. 

The 6 Festivals/Feasts in the Old Testament fulfilled in the work of the cross of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and the 2 Festivals/Feasts that were not fulfilled in the work on the cross of Jesus Christ if Nazareth.

Fulfilled

1. Sabbath-Hebrews 4:3-10-We have entered in his rest through salvation-- A day of wirship/prayer established through the church/ holy day

2. Passover/Unleavened Bread-1 Corinthians 5:7--sins of the past, present, and future are passed over if we ask- Jesus is our sacrificial lamb (passover)

3. Unleavened Bread-John 6:35--Jesus is the Bread of Life/our righteousness is in him

4. Firstfruits- 1 Corinthians 15:20-24---Christ resurrected so we can be resurrected to newness of life (spiritual), and at his 2nd coming (physical)/ the dead in Christ will be raised first at the 2nd coming

5. Weeks/Pentecost- Acts 1:4-5, 2:1-4--Holy Spirit poured out and now in believers

6. Day of Atonement- Romans 5:11--for everyone who will accept Jesus as Lord of life/blood shedded for the atonement of our souls

Not yet fulfilled

7. Trumpets-Revelations 8:7-9:21--The 7 trumpets and 6 judgements

8. Booth/ Tabernacle-Zechariah 14, Revelaions 20-22-- The new Jerusalem/ The Millenium

This is a reminder that loving God conquers all of the fears of doing the right things or making the wrong mistake. Loving God means doing things from our hearts that please him. We think differently, operate differently and love people differently. We follow his laws because they are a part of who we are. God's commandments are not grievous, they become natural for us eventually. This is what loving God is all about.