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The Bible readings for Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 July are -- Num 16:1-50; Ps 35:17-21; Pro 8:20-21; Mk 14:43-72.
posted by Ps John @ 9:24 AM
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Hi and welcome. Ashfield Baptist Church is a "caring community church sharing God's love". We are very diverse in our nationalities, backgrounds and ages, but united in our desire to grow spiritually and to reach out and help others. Our vision is "to be a body of Christ-like people living out the great commandment and the great commission in the Holy Spirit's power". This blog is mainly for people connected with Ashfield Baptist Church. It has been set up as an "info & chat space" as we start the "THRU IN 2" challenge. This is our program for reading the Bible right through during 2007 & 2008. Many are using the Every Day With Jesus Bible which also has daily devotions from Selwyn Hughes. As we read through the Bible together over these two years, we can use this blog to share insights, stories, reflections, questions etc. The goal is to grow spiritually together. So leave your comments. Together we can help each other grow. Blessings. Ps John. To leave a comment about the readings for a particular day, or to view the comments of others, just click on "comments" at the bottom of the post.
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Today's readings from Numbers and Mark are both high drama. The Israelite leaders rebel against Moses and Aaron in Numbers, and The Jewish leaders come against Jesus in Mark. Though very different situations, there is a similar mob mentality in both. And both mobs oppose the LORD's Chosen.
The big difference is in the outcomes. Those who opposed Moses and Aaron were quickly punished by God with death -- dozens by earthquake, 250 by fire and 14,700 by plague. Those who arrested Jesus succeeded in getting him executed. Moses and Aaron interceded on behalf of the people and made atonement for them (Nu 16:22,47). Jesus died, making atonement for our sin, and then rose again, ever living to make intercession for us.
Half-truths and downright lies abound during conflicts. Moses was accused of exalting and appointing himself (16:3,13) whwn God had chosen and called him. His accusers described Egypt as a land flowing with milk and honey (16:13) and criticised him for leading them from there into the wilderness! The people accused Moses and Aaron of killing the LORD's people (16:41). Jesus was unjustly accused of all sorts of things (Mk 14:55-59; 15:3).
Moses and Aaron were ultimately successful as leaders because they constantly sought the heart and mond of God and His direction. Throughout Numbers 16, during this time of crisis, we see them constantly meeting with God. Note especially "fell facedown" in 16:4,22,45. Jesus did the same. Just before the mob came for him, and knowing they were coming, He "fell to the ground" in prayer before God, seeking His will (Mk 14:35).
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