Title: Grace without discrimination/Numbers 9:1-23
Contents Hymn of the Week: Chapter 503 August 30, 1995
Main text: Numbers 9:1-23 Youngjin Church dawn
Title: Grace without discrimination 09.hwp
1. According to the decree
There are various criteria for evaluating a person or work. A number of factors, such as popularity and achievements, are taken into account here. However, there is no single standard for evaluating God's work. In other words, ‘whether he did as God commanded or not.’ Popularity or fame, his achievements and public opinion do not matter at all. As the Lord said in the Sermon on the Mount, there are people who do a lot of the Lord's work and are not acknowledged, but they do not do what You commanded. (Matthew 7:21-23) (Matthew 7:21) I say to me, "Lord, Lord" Not everyone will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven (Matthew 7:22) On that day many said to me, “Lord, Lord, we prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name. (Matthew 7:23) Then I will say to them plainly, "I never knew you; depart from me, you who practice lawlessness."
2. Grace without discrimination
Despite the fact that many countries today advocate a democratic society, a democratic state, and egalitarianism, we are
There is no denying that the privileged class exists. This fact means that the social ill of discrimination is still not going away. But there is no discrimination in God's grace. Just as God sends the sun and rain down on everyone, He opens the door for anyone to participate in grace.
3. Where the Clouds Stay
It is fortunate to meet someone who can clearly tell you the direction of the road or the way of doing things. The trial and error that many people make in their lives is due to not being able to meet such a person. The text speaks of the great privileges the children of Israel have been bestowed upon them by God. This is also the privilege bestowed upon us Christians.
(Matthew 28:20) Teach them to observe all that I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
1) The cloud is a symbol of Jehovah who leads Israel
The path to receiving God's guidance is smooth. safe.
2) It is carried out when the cloud rises after encamping in the place where the cloud dwells.
He left everything to the Lord and did it according to His will.
Christians should always walk with the Lord.
Those who try to get ahead of the Lord or fall behind will fail.
3) Fulfilling your duties according to the Lord
God-given positions are not something one can do according to one's own opinion, but when he acts according to his commands, he is praised.
Prayer / Water: For world peace and mankind
For social issues and global concerns