As we continue to look at the book of Samuel there are some further things I would like to point out in these first few chapters. To me it is very interesting to point out the similarities between Eli and Samuel. In both instances they followed the Lord and the directions of the Torah. While their children chose to become greedy with the gifts or the positions they were placed in.
In the case of the sons of Eli, their position was the care of the Priest Hood of the people, as I have pointed out last time this position was of great importance this position was to open the door for the Lord’s Blessing upon his people, but their greed was to take first for themselves then give to the Lord. Note same choice as Aaron’s son’s and the outcome was the same; the Lord put them to death. Because of the actions of Eli’s son God removed the Ark from the presents of the people of Israel for 7 months. For 20 years after the return of the Ark, it reminded in the care of the Levites and hidden from the people of Israel.
Take note that in 1 Samuel chapter 7:6 before the Lord would return his Presence to the House of Israel and allow the Ark and the Tabernacle to be restored first as a whole community all of Israel had to confess there sins before the Lord, at which time Samuel acted as chieftain of the Israelites at Mitzpah. It was at this time when the Lord returned his presence to the people and the Levites once again cared for the people’s sacrifices before the Lord, while Samuel seeking directions from the Lord sat in Judgment over Israel. One point to make clear here is the Lord showed Grace and Compassion to his people.
In Samuel’s case he placed his Son’s as Judges over the people to determine the truth based on the Laws of Torah, but their choice was greed in a manner of making decisions to suite those who would line their pockets with wealth. The outcome of this Choice was a revolt of the people seeking a King over all of Israel. Rejecting the Lord as their King!
At this point I would like to make some interesting points. All around Israel we see Kingdoms. Kingdoms that followed Gods that were tangible; ones made of Gold or such. Ones who could be seem or touched. What did this people have nothing but the King of The Universe for sure nothing tangible, yet were required to give their first fruits to Him and to a family that was to care for there spiritual needs before this non-tangible figure.
A good note here to consider is that from the time God brought this people from the Land of Egypt he had provide them one main Spiritual leader to guide them Moses Joshua, the Judges, Eli now Samuel, but this still didn’t satisfy the desires of these people, they wanted a more tangible form of Government, one that was more inline with the outside Society. It wasn’t enough to have the Torah and a group of 70 Elders with the guidance of the Lord upon the High Priest who over saw this Court. We needed one man to have that position.
The Lord Bless you and Protect you!
The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you!
The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace!
The Articles presented here are copy written by The Light In Christ Ministry in Sherman, TX.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
What do we Sacrifice for Adonai (The Lord God Most High)? 2
How did we go from a big tent (Tabernacle) in the desert and in Israel to these big Million Dollar places of Worship? Who are the buildings for?
We posed these questions in the last article, so let us first look at how we went from a Tent or Tabernacle to the Temple and why is the Temple such of great importance to Man?
From the time the Ark and all that went into the Tabernacle was created in the desert it was moveable. When the Israelites finally were allowed to enter into the land of Israel, they set the Tabernacle up in one location. The thing to keep in mind is that the Ark and the Tabernacle were still moveable.
I was sent to Judges Chapter 19, here we find a Levi, a man of God who has his concubine (Wife of Convince) Raped and Murdered in the land held by the Tribe of Benjamin. What is important to note here is within this story is the location of the Tabernacle; at this point in time it was located within the boundaries of the Tribal Land of Benjamin in Beit-El. Since this was the place where the Ark of the Covenant resided so also there would have been large community of Levities.
One thing to point out in this story is that at this time the people of Israel stood behind the Levite and were appalled at the thought of angering the Lord by not protecting one of his chosen a Levi. So the people go to war with the Tribe of Benjamin after they refuse to turn over the ones who performed this vulgar act. At this time all but 600 men of the Tribe of Benjamin were killed at the approval of the Lord.
We can then find the Levites moving the Ark to a different location at Shiloh.
Why is it that we have forgotten that without the Tribe of Levi the people of Israel could not change the location of the Holy Ark of the Covenant? Oh wait it is not that we have forgotten this, most of you might not even have known this fact, or even realized that without the servitude of this Family it was forbidden to move the Ark or the Tabernacle, or give Sacrifice before the Lord.
Lets move forward into the Book of Samuel where we still find the Tabernacle in Shiloh. In the beginning of 1st. Samuel we see Hannah at the front of the Tabernacle speaking to the Lord from her Heart. Then comes along Eli the High Priest, Eli thinking she is drunk because her lips were moving but no words were coming out, approaches her. Hannah explains to him she is not Drunk but pouring out her heart to the Lord. As we have pointed out through several of our writings the High Priest was the connection to God for the people, he could open a passage that others could not. I know that some people have interpreted this as God answering Hannah’s prayer, but we should take a step back and see the bigger picture. She also received Blessing’s from the High Priest opening that gateway to the Lord. She promised that if the Lord would answer her prayer she would return the Child for a lifetime of service to Adonai.
Keep in mind that Samuel was not a Levite, but he was the first born to Hannah. This is very interesting to note, much like the Levite’s Samuel had no choice in his service it was promised by his mother. As required they came to the Tabernacle for their yearly pilgrimage, Samuel’s mother and farther are once again given a blessing by Eli (the High Priest). A Blessing that the Lord shall grant them more Children because of the faithfulness in complying with Hannah’s agreement with the Lord.
Another interesting point to observe is that Samuel was the firstborn to Elkanah and Hannah yet Elkanah never seems to complain about his son being placed in the service of the Lord for life instead of receiving his portion of his father’s house much like a Levite is to receive no inheritance. Samuel while in servitude to the Lord Samuel received a part of the Levite’s portion.
The Lord Bless you and Protect you!
The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you!
The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace!
The Articles presented here are copy written by The Light In Christ Ministry in Sherman, TX
We posed these questions in the last article, so let us first look at how we went from a Tent or Tabernacle to the Temple and why is the Temple such of great importance to Man?
From the time the Ark and all that went into the Tabernacle was created in the desert it was moveable. When the Israelites finally were allowed to enter into the land of Israel, they set the Tabernacle up in one location. The thing to keep in mind is that the Ark and the Tabernacle were still moveable.
I was sent to Judges Chapter 19, here we find a Levi, a man of God who has his concubine (Wife of Convince) Raped and Murdered in the land held by the Tribe of Benjamin. What is important to note here is within this story is the location of the Tabernacle; at this point in time it was located within the boundaries of the Tribal Land of Benjamin in Beit-El. Since this was the place where the Ark of the Covenant resided so also there would have been large community of Levities.
One thing to point out in this story is that at this time the people of Israel stood behind the Levite and were appalled at the thought of angering the Lord by not protecting one of his chosen a Levi. So the people go to war with the Tribe of Benjamin after they refuse to turn over the ones who performed this vulgar act. At this time all but 600 men of the Tribe of Benjamin were killed at the approval of the Lord.
We can then find the Levites moving the Ark to a different location at Shiloh.
Why is it that we have forgotten that without the Tribe of Levi the people of Israel could not change the location of the Holy Ark of the Covenant? Oh wait it is not that we have forgotten this, most of you might not even have known this fact, or even realized that without the servitude of this Family it was forbidden to move the Ark or the Tabernacle, or give Sacrifice before the Lord.
Lets move forward into the Book of Samuel where we still find the Tabernacle in Shiloh. In the beginning of 1st. Samuel we see Hannah at the front of the Tabernacle speaking to the Lord from her Heart. Then comes along Eli the High Priest, Eli thinking she is drunk because her lips were moving but no words were coming out, approaches her. Hannah explains to him she is not Drunk but pouring out her heart to the Lord. As we have pointed out through several of our writings the High Priest was the connection to God for the people, he could open a passage that others could not. I know that some people have interpreted this as God answering Hannah’s prayer, but we should take a step back and see the bigger picture. She also received Blessing’s from the High Priest opening that gateway to the Lord. She promised that if the Lord would answer her prayer she would return the Child for a lifetime of service to Adonai.
Keep in mind that Samuel was not a Levite, but he was the first born to Hannah. This is very interesting to note, much like the Levite’s Samuel had no choice in his service it was promised by his mother. As required they came to the Tabernacle for their yearly pilgrimage, Samuel’s mother and farther are once again given a blessing by Eli (the High Priest). A Blessing that the Lord shall grant them more Children because of the faithfulness in complying with Hannah’s agreement with the Lord.
Another interesting point to observe is that Samuel was the firstborn to Elkanah and Hannah yet Elkanah never seems to complain about his son being placed in the service of the Lord for life instead of receiving his portion of his father’s house much like a Levite is to receive no inheritance. Samuel while in servitude to the Lord Samuel received a part of the Levite’s portion.
The Lord Bless you and Protect you!
The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you!
The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace!
The Articles presented here are copy written by The Light In Christ Ministry in Sherman, TX
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