Doug Van Meter - 11 December 2022
To Have, and to Hold (Numbers 36:1–13)
One major challenge in the Christian journey is the various distractions that tempt us to “let go” of what is truly important—like eternal life. The apostle Paul addressed this reality in all of his epistles, perhaps most clearly in 1 Timothy 6:11–12, 17–19. Numbers 36 challenges us in the same regard, as we will see by considering its four major sections: 1. A Faithful Request (vv. 1–4) 2. A Faithful Responsibility (vv. 5–9) 3. A Faithful Response (vv. 10–12) 4. A Faithful Record (v. 13)
Scripture References: Numbers 36:1-13
From Series: "Numbers Exposition"
An exposition of the book of Numbers by Doug Van Meter.
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Numbers 16 records Korah’s infamous rebellion. As ugly as the scene is, we do well to recognise that we struggle with similar temptations, including the temptation to self-righteousness. Self-righteousness in a congregation is destructive. It can lead to doctrinal heresy and interpersonal divisions. It can make church life difficult. It can discourage us in our assignment to make disciples. But Numbers 16 points us both to the problem and to the assurance that “God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal, ‘The Lord knows those who are his’” (2 Timothy 19).