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Aspects of the Covenant Part 3
Nehemiah 10:34 shows us the participation of the people for everything the Temple needs. The wood was necessary to make sacrifices. It was not given as a burden on one person or group. Instead, they cast lots in bringing in the wood. In other words, they took turns....
Aspects of the Covenant Part 2
The Purpose of Giving Nehemiah noted how they made ordinances to charge themselves on a yearly basis with a third part of a shekel for the service of the house of the Lord (Neh. 10:32). The contribution that the government committed the nation to was for the need of...
Aspects of the Covenant
In Numbers 10:32-39, the people of God speak of their covenant regarding the sanctuary and their obligations to give for the Temple. 32 If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the Lord gives us.” 33 So they set out from the mountain of the...
THE WORK OF THE LORD AND LEADERS
THE WORK OF THE LORD AND LEADERS The work of the Lord can be done more effectively when good leaders are in place. The leaders of the land were largely responsible for the people’s conduct. Nehemiah, as Tirshatha, was a good leader in such a way that he took the...
HOLY VESSELS OF GOD
HOLY VESSELS OF GOD Speaking to the priests, Ezra declared them to be holy. Priests are considered to be holy, chosen servants of the Lord. They were to see whom they are to serve in the Body of Christ as holy as well. Ezra understood that the silver and gold were...
SET APART FOR THE LORD
SET APART FOR THE LORD Set apart what belongs to the Lord. God sets apart people and treasures for His purposes. When God does this, the objects and people become Holy. They are used to display God’s glory. When we give gifts to the ministers of God, the things we...
ALL OR NOTHING
ALL OR NOTHING All or nothing, the widow responded with everything she had, and it brought food for her and her family during the years of famine. Knowing that he is a man of God, it must have been hard for Elijah to say “Feed me first” in the face of such dire need...
MIRACLES OF GOD
MIRACLES OF GOD Miracles are seen throughout the Bible. The widow obeyed, instantaneously meal after meal, the Lord provided for Elijah and the widow’s household. The nature of God’s miracles testified to the truth of His word. If God is telling you to give, He is not...
EMPTY VESSELS
EMPTY VESSELS Bible commentator Watchman Nee wrote, “Because of our proneness to look at the bucket and forget the fountain, God has to frequently change His means of supply to keep our eyes fixed on the source.”55 After Israel entered the Promised Land, the...
