Title: Workers of God/Numbers 1:20-9
Contents Hymn of the Week: 446 August 22nd 1995
Title: Workers of God Youngjin Church Dawn
Main text: Num 1:20-9 01.hwp
The number of Israel was counted, and the number was 603,50.
This is the total number of the twelve tribes. When we went down to Egypt, there were only 70 people. (Exodus 1:5) God
God gave the blessing of prosperity even in the midst of abuse and suffering.
1. God's Worker
Only the tribe of Levi was not included in this number.
Levi means 'friendship' or 'union' and is the third son of Jacob and the offspring of Leah. unique to him
A position was entrusted, and this is the role of the priest.
It symbolizes being called to the priesthood today.
2,. The Levites are not counted as combatants, but are consecrated and left as those who handle holy things.
had to leave
Christians should not be counted by worldly numbers, but should be distinguished as people of the kingdom of God
to be. Its purpose is to worship only God.
3. Holy Office
The position of the Levites was very spiritual. When the people moved and stayed, the holy things and their flags
Responsible for installing the wards in the designated locations. If a stranger comes near, they will be killed.
it becomes (51)
They were the ones who had already distinguished themselves from the case of the Golden Calf in the wilderness. (Ex 32-26-29)
The ministers of the modern church must recognize that they are of the tribe of Levi and work with pride.
Moses did not summon or count the tribe of Levi with the other tribes, but took the office of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony.
set aside for the purpose (Ex 38:21)
This was when the Levites were encamped around the tent of meeting and went on to the whole congregation.
When the tent of meeting is gathered and encamped, it is put up again, so that no outsider can approach the tabernacle.
This is to avoid getting killed. (53)
They were specially set apart for the office of a holy God, and even if war broke out, they would be conscripted.
this was not They could also live on tites from other tribes without having to engage in a livelihood.
Today's servants of God must also be freed from their jobs and be able to work for God's work.
Prayer / For unbelieving family members and fellow believers
for your children's faith