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BECOMING A PRIEST
There is a particular order of events we should notice in the narrative of the ordination of Aaron and his sons to be priests. The lessons we learn from them are something that we should try and put into practice in our own lives.
Aaron and his sons were first washed and then dressed in their priestly garments. The first thing we should do as we come to serve God is to prepare ourselves by washing in baptism and then clothing ourselves with spiritual clothes: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness and love. (Colossians 3:12-14)
Next the sin offering was offered for Aaron and his sons. Once we are dressed we should confess and repent of our sins and pray for forgiveness.
The third step was to present the burnt offering - an offering totally dedicated to the LORD. Our third step is the same: To completely dedicate ourselves to the work of our God, having no distractions and with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength.
The ram for the ordination offering was offered next. The unique thing about this was the blood placed on the right ear, thumb and big toe of Aaron and his sons. This speaks to me of the dedication of our ears to God's word, our hands to his work and our feet to his path.
Finally, Aaron and his sons were to stay in the tent of meeting and to eat the offerings. It was a time of fellowship with the LORD. Once we are dedicated and have been prepared we too will be able to share fellowship with him.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
This chapter deals with the consecration of Aaron and his sons. They, too, were human. They were mortal, fleshly and sinners. As they were the privileged ones who in the future would be the mediators between God and men, their cleansing was of the utmost importance.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
The Bullock
Bullock was a symbol of strength, the preist was not to do his work on his own strength but by gods strength.
OUr great high priest did nothing by his own strength but by his fathers. Psa 80:15 Yahweh made Christ strong.
Luke 1:80 tells us he grew strong in spirit.
Heb 1:9 tells us he was annointed oil (spirit) above his fellows.
Only through the help of his fathers word did he overcome the nature we also posses.
Israel failed many times to accept that without Yahweh they have no strength Eze 39:29 but they will learn when Christ returns!
Do we rely on God or do we rely on ourselves?
stephen cox [Sedgley UK] Comment added in 2014 Reply to stephen
MADE NEW AGAIN
The moment had come. The Tabernacle had been completed and set up, the rules for it's service had been explained, and now it was time to prepare the priests. Moses gathered them at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Aaron and his sons. This was the same Aaron who had led Israel in the sin with the golden calf just a short time earlier. And here he was now, standing before Moses and before God to be consecrated as the high priest of the LORD.
We all make mistakes. We all sin. Some people's sin is more public than the sin of others - just like Aaron's sin with the golden calf. But as he stood before God, his past was behind him and a new future of dedication to the LORD was ahead.
Like Aaron, our sins may seem crippling at the time. But God has made provision to overlook our faults and get us back on track again.
The apostle Paul is another example of this. He persecuted the church, but was restored to become one of the leading disciples of his time.
No matter what our past has been like, God can make us new again. Let's give him all we have got and not cripple ourselves with the mistakes of our past.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2016 Reply to Robert
Leviticus 8:1-17 In preparation for service as priests Moses consecrated Aaron and his sons. Moses washed (v.6), clothed (vs.7-9) and anointed them with oil (v.10). Moses provided and slew the bullock for a sin offering (vs.14-16). Its’ blood was used to purify the altar in order to make reconciliation on it (v.15).
“in all things it behoved him (Jesus) to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.” (Heb. 2:17).
The internal organs of the bullock, fat, caul, liver, kidneys were burnt on the altar. Symbols of sin that is naturally within human beings.
“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.” (Mark 7vs.21-23).
“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”(Psalm 51:6).
The remains of the bullock representing sin, that is the hide, flesh and dung were burnt outside of the camp. Jesus did no sin but he suffered outside the gates of Jerusalem. (Heb.13v11-13)
God raised up a prophet who was like Moses (Deut.18vs.18-19). That prophet was Jesus. He opened the way for his true followers to be consecrated in preparation for their work as kings and priests in the future Kingdom of God on earth (Rev.5v.10). Jesus “washed us from our sins in his own blood” (Rev.1vs.5-6).
Jesus has provided the sacrifice and the means for us to be washed, clothed (2Cor.5vs.2-4) and prepared for his service. Now is our time of opportunity!
Peter Moore [Erith, UK] Comment added in 2020 Reply to Peter
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1. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
2. Take <3947>(8798) Aaron <175> and his sons <1121> with him, and the garments <899>, and the anointing <4888> oil <8081>, and a bullock <6499> for the sin offering <2403>, and two <8147> rams <352>, and a basket <5536> of unleavened bread <4682>;
3. And gather <6950> <0> thou all the congregation <5712> together <6950>(8685) unto the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>.
4. And Moses <4872> did <6213>(8799) as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) him; and the assembly <5712> was gathered together <6950>(8735) unto the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>.
5. And Moses <4872> said <559>(8799) unto the congregation <5712>, This is the thing <1697> which the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) to be done <6213>(8800).
6. And Moses <4872> brought <7126>(8686) Aaron <175> and his sons <1121>, and washed <7364>(8799) them with water <4325>.
7. And he put <5414>(8799) upon him the coat <3801>, and girded <2296>(8799) him with the girdle <73>, and clothed <3847>(8686) him with the robe <4598>, and put <5414>(8799) the ephod <646> upon him, and he girded <2296>(8799) him with the curious girdle <2805> of the ephod <646>, and bound <640>(8799) it unto him therewith.
8. And he put <7760>(8799) the breastplate <2833> upon him: also he put <5414>(8799) in the breastplate <2833> the Urim <224> and the Thummim <8550>.
9. And he put <7760>(8799) the mitre <4701> upon his head <7218>; also upon the mitre <4701>, even upon his forefront <6440> <4136>, did he put <7760>(8799) the golden <2091> plate <6731>, the holy <6944> crown <5145>; as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) Moses <4872>.
10. And Moses <4872> took <3947>(8799) the anointing <4888> oil <8081>, and anointed <4886>(8799) the tabernacle <4908> and all that was therein, and sanctified <6942>(8762) them.
11. And he sprinkled <5137>(8686) thereof upon the altar <4196> seven <7651> times <6471>, and anointed <4886>(8799) the altar <4196> and all his vessels <3627>, both the laver <3595> and his foot <3653>, to sanctify <6942>(8763) them.
12. And he poured <3332>(8799) of the anointing <4888> oil <8081> upon Aaron's <175> head <7218>, and anointed <4886>(8799) him, to sanctify <6942>(8763) him.
13. And Moses <4872> brought <7126>(8686) Aaron's <175> sons <1121>, and put <3847>(8686) coats <3801> upon them, and girded <2296>(8799) them with girdles <73>, and put <2280>(8799) bonnets <4021> upon them; as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) Moses <4872>.
14. And he brought <5066>(8686) the bullock <6499> for the sin offering <2403>: and Aaron <175> and his sons <1121> laid <5564>(8799) their hands <3027> upon the head <7218> of the bullock <6499> for the sin offering <2403>.
15. And he slew <7819>(8799) it; and Moses <4872> took <3947>(8799) the blood <1818>, and put <5414>(8799) it upon the horns <7161> of the altar <4196> round about <5439> with his finger <676>, and purified <2398>(8762) the altar <4196>, and poured <3332>(8804) the blood <1818> at the bottom <3247> of the altar <4196>, and sanctified <6942>(8762) it, to make reconciliation <3722>(8763) upon it.
16. And he took <3947>(8799) all the fat <2459> that was upon the inwards <7130>, and the caul <3508> above the liver <3516>, and the two <8147> kidneys <3629>, and their fat <2459>, and Moses <4872> burned <6999>(8686) it upon the altar <4196>.
17. But the bullock <6499>, and his hide <5785>, his flesh <1320>, and his dung <6569>, he burnt <8313>(8804) with fire <784> without <2351> the camp <4264>; as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) Moses <4872>.
18. And he brought <7126>(8686) the ram <352> for the burnt offering <5930>: and Aaron <175> and his sons <1121> laid <5564>(8799) their hands <3027> upon the head <7218> of the ram <352>.
19. And he killed <7819>(8799) it; and Moses <4872> sprinkled <2236>(8799) the blood <1818> upon the altar <4196> round about <5439>.
20. And he cut <5408>(8765) the ram <352> into pieces <5409>; and Moses <4872> burnt <6999>(8686) the head <7218>, and the pieces <5409>, and the fat <6309>.
21. And he washed <7364>(8804) the inwards <7130> and the legs <3767> in water <4325>; and Moses <4872> burnt <6999>(8686) the whole ram <352> upon the altar <4196>: it was a burnt sacrifice <5930> for a sweet <5207> savour <7381>, and an offering made by fire <801> unto the LORD <3068>; as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) Moses <4872>.
22. And he brought <7126>(8686) the other <8145> ram <352>, the ram <352> of consecration <4394>: and Aaron <175> and his sons <1121> laid <5564>(8799) their hands <3027> upon the head <7218> of the ram <352>.
23. And he slew <7819>(8799) it; and Moses <4872> took <3947>(8799) of the blood <1818> of it, and put <5414>(8799) it upon the tip <8571> of Aaron's <175> right <3233> ear <241>, and upon the thumb <931> of his right <3233> hand <3027>, and upon the great toe <931> of his right <3233> foot <7272>.
24. And he brought <7126>(8686) Aaron's <175> sons <1121>, and Moses <4872> put <5414>(8799) of the blood <1818> upon the tip <8571> of their right <3233> ear <241>, and upon the thumbs <931> of their right <3233> hands <3027>, and upon the great toes <931> of their right <3233> feet <7272>: and Moses <4872> sprinkled <2236>(8799) the blood <1818> upon the altar <4196> round about <5439>.
25. And he took <3947>(8799) the fat <2459>, and the rump <451>, and all the fat <2459> that was upon the inwards <7130>, and the caul <3508> above the liver <3516>, and the two <8147> kidneys <3629>, and their fat <2459>, and the right <3225> shoulder <7785>:
26. And out of the basket <5536> of unleavened <4682> bread <3899>, that was before <6440> the LORD <3068>, he took <3947>(8804) one <259> unleavened <4682> cake <2471>, and a cake <2471> of oiled <8081> bread, and one <259> wafer <7550>, and put <7760>(8799) them on the fat <2459>, and upon the right <3225> shoulder <7785>:
27. And he put <5414>(8799) all upon Aaron's <175> hands <3709>, and upon his sons <1121>' hands <3709>, and waved <5130>(8686) them for a wave offering <8573> before <6440> the LORD <3068>.
28. And Moses <4872> took <3947>(8799) them from off their hands <3709>, and burnt <6999>(8686) them on the altar <4196> upon the burnt offering <5930>: they were consecrations <4394> for a sweet <5207> savour <7381>: it is an offering made by fire <801> unto the LORD <3068>.
29. And Moses <4872> took <3947>(8799) the breast <2373>, and waved <5130>(8686) it for a wave offering <8573> before <6440> the LORD <3068>: for of the ram <352> of consecration <4394> it was Moses <4872>' part <4490>; as the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) Moses <4872>.
30. And Moses <4872> took <3947>(8799) of the anointing <4888> oil <8081>, and of the blood <1818> which was upon the altar <4196>, and sprinkled <5137>(8686) it upon Aaron <175>, and upon his garments <899>, and upon his sons <1121>, and upon his sons <1121>' garments <899> with him; and sanctified <6942>(8762) Aaron <175>, and his garments <899>, and his sons <1121>, and his sons <1121>' garments <899> with him.
31. And Moses <4872> said <559>(8799) unto Aaron <175> and to his sons <1121>, Boil <1310>(8761) the flesh <1320> at the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>: and there eat <398>(8799) it with the bread <3899> that is in the basket <5536> of consecrations <4394>, as I commanded <6680>(8765), saying <559>(8800), Aaron <175> and his sons <1121> shall eat <398>(8799) it.
32. And that which remaineth <3498>(8737) of the flesh <1320> and of the bread <3899> shall ye burn <8313>(8799) with fire <784>.
33. And ye shall not go out <3318>(8799) of the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150> in seven <7651> days <3117>, until the days <3117> of your consecration <4394> be at an end <4390>(8800): for seven <7651> days <3117> shall he consecrate <4390>(8762) <3027> you.
34. As he hath done <6213>(8804) this day <3117>, so the LORD <3068> hath commanded <6680>(8765) to do <6213>(8800), to make an atonement <3722>(8763) for you.
35. Therefore shall ye abide <3427>(8799) at the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150> day <3119> and night <3915> seven <7651> days <3117>, and keep <8104>(8804) the charge <4931> of the LORD <3068>, that ye die <4191>(8799) not: for so I am commanded <6680>(8795).
36. So Aaron <175> and his sons <1121> did <6213>(8799) all things <1697> which the LORD <3068> commanded <6680>(8765) by the hand <3027> of Moses <4872>.
Notes that are not verse specific
Psalm 107 The Psalm is a plea for man to "Praise the Lord for His goodness" The appeal is made five times. V.1;8;15;21;31: The word "thank" V.1 and "praise" V.8 are the same Hebrew word, "YADAH" 3031 To revere, to worship.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to John
Although the general theme of this Psalm may have been suggested by God's love to the children of Israel, it must also be regarded as an instructive celebration of God's praise for His merciful providence to all men in their various emergencies. several are given; captivity and bondage, wanderings by land and sea, and famine; some as evidences of God's displeasure, and all the deliverances as evidence of His goodness and mercy to them who humbly seek Him.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2006 Reply to John
This wonderful Psalm is split up into five sections plus an introduction and summary. Any of the five sections might relate to some incident in our lives where we have been graciously helped by the LORD when we thought hope was lost. If we have had occasions like this then we need to ask ourselves the question: "did I thank the LORD for His goodness and wonderful works?"
Rob de Jongh [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2014 Reply to Rob
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1. O give thanks <3034>(8685) unto the LORD <3068>, for he is good <2896>: for his mercy <2617> endureth for ever <5769>.
2. Let the redeemed <1350>(8803) of the LORD <3068> say <559>(8799) so, whom he hath redeemed <1350>(8804) from the hand <3027> of the enemy <6862>;
3. And gathered <6908>(8765) them out of the lands <776>, from the east <4217>, and from the west <4628>, from the north <6828>, and from the south <3220>.
4. They wandered <8582>(8804) in the wilderness <4057> in a solitary <3452> way <1870>; they found <4672>(8804) no city <5892> to dwell <4186> in.
5. Hungry <7457> and thirsty <6771>, their soul <5315> fainted <5848>(8691) in them.
6. Then they cried <6817>(8799) unto the LORD <3068> in their trouble <6862>, and he delivered <5337>(8686) them out of their distresses <4691>.
7. And he led them forth <1869>(8686) by the right <3477> way <1870>, that they might go <3212>(8800) to a city <5892> of habitation <4186>.
8. Oh that men would praise <3034>(8686) the LORD <3068> for his goodness <2617>, and for his wonderful <6381>(8737) works to the children <1121> of men <120>!
9. For he satisfieth <7646>(8689) the longing <8264>(8802) soul <5315>, and filleth <4390>(8765) the hungry <7457> soul <5315> with goodness <2896>.
10. Such as sit <3427>(8802) in darkness <2822> and in the shadow of death <6757>, being bound <615> in affliction <6040> and iron <1270>;
11. Because they rebelled <4784>(8689) against the words <561> of God <410>, and contemned <5006>(8804) the counsel <6098> of the most High <5945>:
12. Therefore he brought down <3665>(8686) their heart <3820> with labour <5999>; they fell down <3782>(8804), and there was none to help <5826>(8802).
13. Then they cried <2199>(8799) unto the LORD <3068> in their trouble <6862>, and he saved <3467>(8686) them out of their distresses <4691>.
14. He brought them out <3318>(8686) of darkness <2822> and the shadow of death <6757>, and brake <5423> <0> their bands <4147> in sunder <5423>(8762).
15. Oh that men would praise <3034>(8686) the LORD <3068> for his goodness <2617>, and for his wonderful works <6381>(8737) to the children <1121> of men <120>!
16. For he hath broken <7665>(8765) the gates <1817> of brass <5178>, and cut <1438> <0> the bars <1280> of iron <1270> in sunder <1438>(8765).
17. Fools <191> because <1870> of their transgression <6588>, and because of their iniquities <5771>, are afflicted <6031>(8691).
18. Their soul <5315> abhorreth <8581>(8762) all manner of meat <400>; and they draw near <5060>(8686) unto the gates <8179> of death <4194>.
19. Then they cry <2199>(8799) unto the LORD <3068> in their trouble <6862>, and he saveth <3467>(8686) them out of their distresses <4691>.
20. He sent <7971>(8799) his word <1697>, and healed <7495>(8799) them, and delivered <4422>(8762) them from their destructions <7825>.
21. Oh that men would praise <3034>(8686) the LORD <3068> for his goodness <2617>, and for his wonderful works <6381>(8737) to the children <1121> of men <120>!
22. And let them sacrifice <2076>(8799) the sacrifices <2077> of thanksgiving <8426>, and declare <5608>(8762) his works <4639> with rejoicing <7440>.
23. They that go down <3381>(8802) to the sea <3220> in ships <591>, that do <6213>(8802) business <4399> in great <7227> waters <4325>;
24. These see <7200>(8804) the works <4639> of the LORD <3068>, and his wonders <6381>(8737) in the deep <4688>.
25. For he commandeth <559>(8799), and raiseth <5975>(8686) the stormy <5591> wind <7307>, which lifteth up <7311>(8787) the waves <1530> thereof.
26. They mount up <5927>(8799) to the heaven <8064>, they go down <3381>(8799) again to the depths <8415>: their soul <5315> is melted <4127>(8709) because of trouble <7451>.
27. They reel to and fro <2287>(8799), and stagger <5128>(8799) like a drunken man <7910>, and are at their wits <2451>' end <1104>(8691).
28. Then they cry <6817>(8799) unto the LORD <3068> in their trouble <6862>, and he bringeth them out <3318>(8686) of their distresses <4691>.
29. He maketh <6965>(8686) the storm <5591> a calm <1827>, so that the waves <1530> thereof are still <2814>(8799).
30. Then are they glad <8055>(8799) because they be quiet <8367>(8799); so he bringeth <5148>(8686) them unto their desired <2656> haven <4231>.
31. Oh that men would praise <3034>(8686) the LORD <3068> for his goodness <2617>, and for his wonderful works <6381>(8737) to the children <1121> of men <120>!
32. Let them exalt <7311>(8787) him also in the congregation <6951> of the people <5971>, and praise <1984>(8762) him in the assembly <4186> of the elders <2205>.
33. He turneth <7760>(8799) rivers <5104> into a wilderness <4057>, and the watersprings <4325> <4161> into dry ground <6774>;
34. A fruitful <6529> land <776> into barrenness <4420>, for the wickedness <7451> of them that dwell <3427>(8802) therein.
35. He turneth <7760>(8799) the wilderness <4057> into a standing <98> water <4325>, and dry <6723> ground <776> into watersprings <4325> <4161>.
36. And there he maketh the hungry <7457> to dwell <3427>(8686), that they may prepare <3559>(8787) a city <5892> for habitation <4186>;
37. And sow <2232>(8799) the fields <7704>, and plant <5193>(8799) vineyards <3754>, which may yield <6213>(8799) fruits <6529> of increase <8393>.
38. He blesseth <1288>(8762) them also, so that they are multiplied <7235>(8799) greatly <3966>; and suffereth <4591> <0> not their cattle <929> to decrease <4591>(8686).
39. Again, they are minished <4591>(8799) and brought low <7817>(8799) through oppression <6115>, affliction <7451>, and sorrow <3015>.
40. He poureth <8210>(8802) contempt <937> upon princes <5081>, and causeth them to wander <8582>(8686) in the wilderness <8414>, where there is no way <1870>.
41. Yet setteth he the poor <34> on high <7682>(8762) from affliction <6040>, and maketh <7760>(8799) him families <4940> like a flock <6629>.
42. The righteous <3477> shall see <7200>(8799) it, and rejoice <8055>(8799): and all iniquity <5766> shall stop <7092>(8804) her mouth <6310>.
43. Whoso is wise <2450>, and will observe <8104>(8799) these things, even they shall understand <995>(8709) the lovingkindness <2617> of the LORD <3068>.
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DEVOTED TO SERVICE
Jesus did not just teach service, his life was devoted to those he came to serve. He never said, "Watch me now, and I will show you how to be a servant," because he didn't need to. His life, every moment of it, spoke volumes.
Jesus is not the only example of a servant in the New Testament, there are many others. One such example are the people in the household of Stephanas. They were the first converts to Christianity in Achaia and, we read, "have devoted themselves to the service of the saints." From the short paragraph concerning Stephanas and his family, we also learn that they were hard workers for Christ. They supplied the needs of Paul and his team and they refreshed his spirit.
We too should aim to be devoted to service just as Stephanas and his family were. We need to work hard for Christ, identifying both spiritual and physical needs so that we can supply our brothers and sisters with what they lack and be able to refresh their spirits. We can serve in so many ways - we just need to identify the needs and then meet them in service.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
16 The collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem served two purposes. It supplied for the physical needs of the brethren and helped the gentile to associate himself with the suffering of his Jewish brother - thus engendering unity between Jew and gentile - a major problem in the first century.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Peter
1 Cor. 16:13.
"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong" (K.J.V.). The 3rd phrase here - "quit (Old English for acquit) you like men" (N.I.V. be men of courage) - in it Paul appears to be citing an Old Testament passage -1Sam 4:9 - where the Philistine leaders are saying this to their soldiers before going into battle against Israel - and, by the way, gaining a victory over them and taking the ark of the covenant with them. Is there a point to Paul's use of this term from that Old Testament incident? On first glance, it seems unusual that he would choose that one since the Philistines were a godless people.
My brother George found a possible answer to this in the writings of bro. Harry Whittaker (Exploring the Bible) and passed it along. Here it is -
In another place the New Testament gives a remarkable hint of a type which would otherwise surely go for ever unsuspected. "Quit you like men, be strong," Paul urged the Corinthians in a brief exhortation [1Cor 16:13] which appears to have no special connection with anything. But here marginal references take the alert student to a much-neglected corner of the Old Testament -- 1 Samuel 4:9. And immediately the mind is curious to know why Paul should suddenly phrase his exhortation in words from such a place. Let it be remembered here that one of the major conflicts which faced the early church was the struggle with Judaism. Was the new-made Gentile convert to be brought under the yoke of the Law, or not?
It is remarkable, then, that in the story of the loss of the ark in battle the Israelites are represented as an apostate faithless nation, whilst the Gentiles are shown as having more faith than they in the working of Jehovah: “Woe unto us! Who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness?" (The Philistines did not know their Bible stories as well as they might! This confusion provides a delightful touch of verisimilitude.) Here, then is the picture which this chapter presents:
Faithless Israel, putting superstitious reliance on the tokens of divine preference in their midst, contend with the Gentiles for possession of Ebenezer (the Stone of Help). The Gentiles, showing both faith and courage, quit themselves like men and do not become "servants unto the Hebrews" (the Gospel triumph over the Law). Israel are put to the worse, the symbol of God’s Covenant passes into Gentile hands, and the outcome is the sudden end of a blind priesthood after a period of forty years (AD 30-70). The Glory is departed from Israel! And the herald of the outcome of the struggle is -- a man of Benjamin [
1Sam 4:12]!
No wonder that Paul took delight in this prophecy of himself and the work he was associated with. No wonder he quoted these words to his Gentile converts with such gusto: "Be strong, quit you like men, that ye be not servants to the Hebrews." Doubtless when he was yet with them he had told them all these things. All they needed was a reminder.
Wes Booker [South Austin Texas USA] Comment added in 2013 Reply to Wes
QUIT YE LIKE MEN
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." (NIV) v.13-14
The brethren & sisters eagerly awaited for Paul's return, but while they waited they were exhorted to stand fast in the true and be courageous. A Christian is always in danger, and must ever be on the watch. We need to be fixed in the faith of the gospel and the Hope that is ever set before us, and never give it up, no matter what. Therefore Paul exhorts the brethren & sisters to consider 4 things -
1. Be alert to spiritual dangers
2. Stand true to the Lord
3. Be courageous in standing up for the truth
4. And do all things with kindness and love
Today as we likewise wait on the Lord's return and would be wise to take Paul's advise in our daily living.
1. Be alert to spiritual dangers
2. Stand true to the Lord
3. Be courageous in standing up for the truth
4. And do all things with kindness and love
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2016 Reply to Peter
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1. Now <1161> concerning <4012> the collection <3048> for <1519> the saints <40>, as <5618> I have given order <1299>(5656) to the churches <1577> of Galatia <1053>, even <2532> so <3779> do <4160>(5657) ye <5210>.
2. Upon <2596> the first <3391> day of the week <4521> let <5087> <0> every one <1538> of you <5216> lay <5087>(5720) by <3844> him <1438> in store <2343>(5723), as <3748> <302> God hath prospered him <2137>(5747), that <3363> <0> there be <1096>(5741) no <3363> gatherings <3048> <5119> when <3752> I come <2064>(5632).
3. And <1161> when <3752> I come <3854>(5638), whomsoever <1437> ye shall approve <1381>(5661) by <1223> your letters <1992>, them <5128> will I send <3992>(5692) to bring <667>(5629) your <5216> liberality <5485> unto <1519> Jerusalem <2419>.
4. And <1161> if <1437> it be <5600>(5753) meet <514> that I go <4198>(5738) also <2504>, they shall go <4198>(5695) with <4862> me <1698>.
5. Now <1161> I will come <2064>(5695) unto <4314> you <5209>, when <3752> I shall pass through <1330>(5632) Macedonia <3109>: for <1063> I do pass through <1330>(5736) Macedonia <3109>.
6. And <1161> it may be <5177>(5631) that I will abide <3887>(5692), yea <2228>, and <2532> winter <3914>(5692) with <4314> you <5209>, that <2443> ye <5210> may bring <4311> <0> me <3165> on my journey <4311>(5661) whithersoever <3757> <1437> I go <4198>(5741).
7. For <1063> I will <2309>(5719) not <3756> see <1492>(5629) you <5209> now <737> by <1722> the way <3938>; but <1161> I trust <1679>(5719) to tarry <1961>(5658) a while <5100> <5550> with <4314> you <5209>, if <1437> the Lord <2962> permit <2010>(5725).
8. But <1161> I will tarry <1961>(5692) at <1722> Ephesus <2181> until <2193> Pentecost <4005>.
9. For <1063> a great <3173> door <2374> and <2532> effectual <1756> is opened <455>(5754) unto me <3427>, and <2532> there are many <4183> adversaries <480>(5740).
10. Now <1161> if <1437> Timotheus <5095> come <2064>(5632), see <991>(5720) that <2443> he may be <1096>(5638) with <4314> you <5209> without fear <870>: for <1063> he worketh <2038>(5736) the work <2041> of the Lord <2962>, as <5613> I <1473> also <2532> do.
11. Let <1848> <0> no <3361> man <5100> therefore <3767> despise <1848>(5661) him <846>: but <1161> conduct <4311> <0> him <846> forth <4311>(5657) in <1722> peace <1515>, that <2443> he may come <2064>(5632) unto <4314> me <3165>: for <1063> I look for <1551>(5736) him <846> with <3326> the brethren <80>.
12. As <1161> touching <4012> our brother <80> Apollos <625>, I <3870> <0> greatly <4183> desired <3870>(5656) him <846> to <2443> come <2064>(5632) unto <4314> you <5209> with <3326> the brethren <80>: but <2532> his will <2307> was <2258>(5713) not <3756> at all <3843> to <2443> come <2064>(5632) at this <3568> time; but <1161> he will come <2064>(5695) when <3752> he shall have convenient time <2119>(5661).
13. Watch ye <1127>(5720), stand fast <4739>(5720) in <1722> the faith <4102>, quit you like men <407>(5737), be strong <2901>(5744).
14. Let <1096> <0> all <3956> <0> your <5216> things <3956> be done <1096>(5737) with <1722> charity <26>.
15. <1161> I beseech <3870>(5719) you <5209>, brethren <80>, (ye know <1492>(5758) the house <3614> of Stephanas <4734>, that <3754> it is <2076>(5748) the firstfruits <536> of Achaia <882>, and <2532> that they have addicted <5021>(5656) themselves <1438> to <1519> the ministry <1248> of the saints <40>,)
16. <2532> That <2443> ye <5210> submit yourselves <5293>(5747) unto such <5108>, and <2532> to every one <3956> that helpeth <4903>(5723) with us, and <2532> laboureth <2872>(5723).
17. <1161> I am glad <5463>(5719) of <1909> the coming <3952> of Stephanas <4734> and <2532> Fortunatus <5415> and <2532> Achaicus <883>: for that <3754> which was lacking <5303> on your part <5216> they <3778> have supplied <378>(5656).
18. For <1063> they have refreshed <373>(5656) my <1699> spirit <4151> and <2532> yours <5216>: therefore <3767> acknowledge ye <1921>(5720) them that are such <5108>.
19. The churches <1577> of Asia <773> salute <782>(5736) you <5209>. Aquila <207> and <2532> Priscilla <4252> salute <782>(5736) you <5209> much <4183> in <1722> the Lord <2962>, with <4862> the church <1577> that is in <2596> their <846> house <3624>.
20. All <3956> the brethren <80> greet <782>(5736) you <5209>. Greet ye <782>(5663) one another <240> with <1722> an holy <40> kiss <5370>.
21. The salutation <783> of me Paul <3972> with mine own <1699> hand <5495>.
22. If any man <1536> love <5368>(5719) not <3756> the Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, let him be <2277>(5749) Anathema <331> Maranatha <3134>.
23. The grace <5485> of our Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547> be with <3326> you <5216>.
24. My <3450> love <26> be with <3326> you <5216> all <3956> in <1722> Christ <5547> Jesus <2424>. Amen <281>. The first <4413> epistle to <4314> the Corinthians <2881> was written <1125>(5648) from <575> Philippi <5375> by <1223> Stephanas <4734> and <2532> Fortunatus <5415> and <2532> Achaicus <883> and <2532> Timotheus <5095>.