10When the altar was anointed...

10When the altar was anointed, the leaders brought their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar.

11For the Lord had said to Moses, "Each day one leader is to bring his offering for the dedication of the altar."

12The one who brought his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah.

13His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering;

14one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

15one young bull, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

16one male goat for a sin offering;

17and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.

- P164

Over twelve days, each tribe brings their gifts, and what is striking is that all twelve tribes give the exact same thing. While it may have been more concise to list the offerings once, the repetition emphasizes the unity and equal commitment of God’s people.  - P172

May the church today embody this truth and practice! Though we might differ in many things, may we be united and show equal commitment in our worship to the Lord.  - P172

When we find ourselves in disagreement, may we remain united in Christ and approach one another with a giving heart. - P172

While the repetition of tribal portions is seen throughout the chapter, the total mentioned at the end displays the overwhelming support of God’s people as they dedicate and anoint the altar for worship. - P172

We witness the relationship that God has with His people. He speaks to us, and we can offer our dedication and gifts in worship to Him. - P172

Let us willingly sacrifice our time, energy, and money in worship to God, and let us be open to hearing from Him through His Word and with the help of the Holy Spirit. - P172

How do we develop and sustain relationships among God‘s people? Thewords we find in the books from Exodus to Deuteronomy include in-structions on how to live together under God. Groups are organized, rulesare established, and faithful worship is prioritized. God‘s people did thisthousands of years ago, but how do we do this today, especially when we arenot living together in the same way?  - P173

The most important thing I found in staying connected with fellow Chris-tians is to find a local church and faithfully attend every week. The churchyou attend should preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in every sermon.  - P173

Be-coming an official church member can help in committing to this body ofbelievers. While it is true that going to church does not mean that someoneis a faithful Christian, it is also true that sincere Christians prioritize goingto church to worship the Lord and connect with other believers. - P173

Another important way to form deep Christian friendships is to join achurch small group. These groups foster the possibility of deeper and closerrelationships as members hold discussions in a smaller setting. In my experi-ence, my closest friends were made through my small groups.  - P173

A small groupcan be a launching pad for discipleship, mentorship, and deep friendship.
These were also some of the best ways I was able to feel the presence of ourLord Jesus Christ. - P173

Dear God, thank you that You speak to Your people. Through the Holy Spirit, may I hear and understand Your Word better so that I may give You more heartfelt praise and be unified with other believers in true worship. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P173

오늘 묵상은 하나님의 영이 일하는 방식에 대해 주의하...

오늘 묵상은 하나님의 영이 일하는 방식에 대해 주의하지 않으면 ‘영적 위선‘에 빠질 위험이 있음을 기억하라고 말합니다. 다른 사람들의 죄가 우리 눈에 보일 때, 그들을 비판하게 됩니다. 이는 성령께서 조명하시는 하나님의 말씀을 잊은 것입니다(요일 5:16). 성령께서 우리에게 말씀하실 때는 죄를 범하는 영혼을 위해 기도하게 됩니다.  - P109

1 John 5:16 NASB2020
[16] If anyone sees his brother or sister committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will, for him, give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death; I am not saying that he should ask about that.
- P109

그러나 지적으로 판단할 때는 죄지은 사람을 비판하고 저주합니다. 미묘한 차이 같지만 여기서 ‘영적 주의‘와 ‘영적 위선‘이 갈라집니다.  - P109

챔버스는 경고합니다. "당신이 하나님을 경배하는 마음으로 다른 사람을 위해 구하기 전에, 다른 사람을 비판의 입술로 바르게 세우려고 당신의 모든 시간을 사용하는 위선을 행하지 마십시오" 하나님의 말씀에 주의하는 것과 영적 위선에 빠지는 것은 아주 작은 차이에서 비롯됩니다. 어떤 눈으로, 무엇을 통해 상대방을 보는가 하는 것입니다. - P109

영적 민감성을 가지면 주님의 탄식을 보게 되고, 그 탄식이 우리 마음에 들어올때 주님과 하나가 됩니다. 주님과 하나가 되면 자연스럽게 중보 기도로 우리를인도하십니다.  - P109

‘주의‘하면 하나님의 마음을 알지만, ‘위선‘은 하나님의 마음을 아프게 합니다. 나 때문에 아프셨을 하나님의 마음에 감격했는데, 이제는 누군가를향한 하나님의 아픈 마음이 느껴지니 기도하지 않을 수 없습니다. 영적으로 민감하나님과 하나됨한 사람들이 느끼는 아픔은 모두에게 축복입니다. - P109

Romans 8:34 NLT
[34] Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
- P113

Romans 8:27 NLT
[27] And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.

- P113

챔버스는 묻습니다. "곧 예수님께서 우리를 위해 중보기도하시고, 성령께서 성도를 위해 중보 기도하십니다. 당신은 성령님께 교육을받은 하나님의 자녀로서 동료들을 위해 중보 기도를 드리는 관계 속에 살고 있습니까?"  - P113

주님과 마주하지 않는 한우리는 다른 사람을 위해 기도할 수 없습니다. 우리가 중보 기도로 나아갈 때, 주님께서 기적을 행하십니다. 중보 기도는 다른 사람을 위해 성령의 능력으로 하나님 앞에 나아가는 것입니다.
- P113

한줄노트 기도조차 할 수 없다는 생각이 들면, 진정 기도가 필요한 때입니다. - P113

정작 중요한 것은 ‘따뜻한 마음의 기도‘라는 사실을 기억해야 합니다. 성령께서 우리와 함께하실 때 우리 심령이 예배하는 마음을 가지게 됩니다. 예배하는마음은 자연스럽게 성령의 인도하심을 따라 하나님의 마음을 가지게 합니다.  - P113

하나님의 아픈 마음이 우리에게 전달될 때 비로소 우리는 타인을 위해 기도하게 됩니다. 이 아픔은 타인의 죄를 비판하는 마음이 아니라, 위로하며 안타까워하는마음입니다. 이 순간 성령님의 따스함이 우리 가운데 찾아옵니다. 따스함이 없는 그리스도인은 분명 주님께 커다란 아픔일 것입니다."
- P113

한줄노트 성령님의 인도하심을 따라 기도하면 성령님이 주시는 따뜻한 마음도 따라옵니다. - P113

3 They brought as their gifts...

3 They brought as their gifts before the LORD six coveredcarts and twelve oxen-an ox from each leader and acart from every two. These they presented before thetabernacle. - P160

Numbers 7:7-9 NLT
[7] He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonite division for their work, [8] and he gave four wagons and eight oxen to the Merarite division for their work. All their work was done under the leadership of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. [9] But he gave none of the wagons or oxen to the Kohathite division, since they were required to carry the sacred objects of the Tabernacle on their shoulders.
- P161

Once the tabernacle is set up, Moses anoints and consecrates it with all itsfurnishings. Then the leaders of Israel bring gifts before the Lord: one ox eachand six carts in total. These are to be used in the work at the tent of meeting.
Moses apportions the gifts to the Levite clans according to their work. - P161

 We see thatwhen God gives us different responsibilities, He also often provides us withthe equipment or people we might need to complete the work. However,
this does not mean that we should ever be too proud or afraid to ask forhelp.  - P162

We should also be gracious to those who may need assistance fromus. Just as the carts and oxen were used to transport partsof the tabernacle,
a simple car ride to bring someone to church can be a kingdom work thatbrings glory to God. - P162

13˝‘Now this is the law of th...

13"‘Now this is the law of the Nazirite when the period of their dedication is over. They are to be brought to the entrance to the tent of meeting.

14There they are to present their offerings to the Lord: a year-old male lamb without defect for a burnt offering, a year-old ewe lamb without defect for a sin offering, a ram without defect for a fellowship offering,

15together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and a basket of bread made with the finest flour and without yeast—thick loaves with olive oil mixed in, and thin loaves brushed with olive oil.

16"‘The priest is to present all these before the Lord and make the sin offering and the burnt offering.

17He is to present the basket of unleavened bread and 13"‘Now this is the law of the Nazirite when the period of their dedication is over. They are to be brought to the entrance to the tent of meeting.

14There they are to present their offerings to the Lord: a year-old male lamb without defect for a burnt offering, a year-old ewe lamb without defect for a sin offering, a ram without defect for a fellowship offering,

15together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and a basket of bread made with the finest flour and without yeast—thick loaves with olive oil mixed in, and thin loaves brushed with olive oil.

16"‘The priest is to present all these before the Lord and make the sin offering and the burnt offering.
- P152

17He is to present the basket of unleavened bread and is to sacrifice the ram as a fellowship offering to the Lord, together with its grain offering and drink offering.

18"‘Then at the entrance to the tent of meeting, the Nazirite must shave off the hair that symbolizes their dedication. They are to take the hair and put it in the fire that is under the sacrifice of the fellowship offering.

19"‘After the Nazirite has shaved off the hair that symbolizes their dedication, the priest is to place in their hands a boiled shoulder of the ram, and one thick loaf and one thin loaf from the basket, both made without yeast.

the ram, and one thick loaf and one thin loaf from the basket, both made without yeast.

- P153

God instructs Moses on the procedure to follow for a Nazirite who has com-pleted his or her vow. After the vow is fulfilled, the Nazirite must offer a burntoffering, a sin offering, a fellowship offering, and a grain and drink offering.
- P153

While the previous section regulates the actions of the ongoing Nazirite, God now explains how a person concludes his or her dedication period. The person must bring three animal sacrifices along with other food offerings and shave off their hair to burn under the sacrifice of the fellowship offering; this symbolizes previous devotion and current surrender to the holy God.  - P156

God tells Moses to direct the priests, Aaron and his sons, in how to bless thepeople of Israel. The blessing indicates how much He desires to bestow Hisfavor uponHis people. He wants to shine upon them and grant Hisand peace to them.  - P156

Many centuries later, God continues to love, guard,
sustain, and comfort His people. Just as God put His name on the Israelitesand blessed them, He identifies us as His children and continues to pourout His blessings upon us.  - P156

Let us therefore live up to our roles as childrenof God, spreading the name of His Son Jesus Christ and blessing others aswe have been blessed. - P156

Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the blessings You have given me. Because You love and care for me, I have everything I need. May I receive Your grace and peace and freely share it with others. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P156

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and begracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." - Numbers6:24-26 - P157

그러나 챔버스가 경계합니다. ‘아무도 믿지 마십시오....

그러나 챔버스가 경계합니다. ‘아무도 믿지 마십시오. 심지어 이 땅에서 존재했던 아주 고상한 성인마저. 만일 그가 당신이 예수님을 바라보는 것을 방해한다면 그를 무시하십시오." - P107

1 Corinthians 3:4-5 NLT
[4] When one of you says, "I am a follower of Paul," and another says, "I follow Apollos," aren’t you acting just like people of the world? [5] After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us.
- P107

훌륭한 종교 지도자들을 따라가다 주님의 모습을 놓치는 것이 가장 위험합니다. 하나님을 섬기는 성직자, 말씀을 전하는 설교자, 의로운 일을 행하는 사역자들로 인해 주님의 모습이 가려서 보이지않는 경우가 허다합니다.  - P107

Isaiah 59:16 NLT
[16] He was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So he himself stepped in to save them with his strong arm, and his justice sustained him.
- P108

"중보 기도는 우리 자신을 붙들어 기도의 대상을 향한 그리스도의 마음을 취하는 것입니다." 하나님을 경배하지 않는 기도는 우리의 마음을 강퍅하게 만들고 고집스럽게 만들어갑니다. 이런 태도로, "자신의 간청들을 하나님의 보좌 앞에 던져두고 우리가 원하는 것을 그분이 하셔야 한다고 명령을 내립니다."  - P108

기도는 내 뜻을 관철시키는 것이 아니라 하나님의 뜻으로 나를 변화시키는 것입니다.
그런데 우리 기도가 하나님을 경배하지 않고 그리스도의 마음을 품지 않을 때 경건의 모양은 있으나 거룩은 상실하고 맙니다. 이러한 기도는 횟수와 양이 증가할수록 더욱 우리를 강퍅하게 만들 것입니다.
- P108

한 줄 노트 하나님의 마음을 헤아리지 않는 기도는 하나님을 향해 강퍅한 마음을 드러낼 뿐입니다. - P108

아브라함이 기도하는 내용 속에 하나님의 마음이 담겨 있었기때문입니다. 멸망 받아야만 하는 그 도시를 향한 하나님의 안타까운 마음과 동일한 아픔을 가지고 아브라함이 기도하고 있습니다. 이 마음을 아는 기도가 하나님을 경배하는 기도입니다.  - P108

챔버스는 전혀 함정이 없는 사역으로서 ‘중보기도‘를이야기합니다. 중보 기도자가 되는 것은 하나님을 예배하며 그분과 거룩한 관계속에 사는 것입니다. 중보 기도는 기도하는 대상을 향해 그리스도께서 가지셨던마음을 바라며 주님께 예배하는 마음으로 드리는 기도입니다.  - P108

하나님의 마음을아는 기도를 할 때, 우리는 하나님을 예배하는 마음으로 기도하게 됩니다. 그러므로 중보 기도는 절대로 잘못될 위험이 없는, 우리를 걸려 넘어지게 하는 덫이없는 기도입니다.
- P108

한줄 노트 하나님의 마음으로 하는 중보 기도는 진정으로 하나님을 예배하는 자들의 기도입니다. - P108