14The Lord said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai,
15"Count the Levites by their families and clans. Count every male a month old or more." - P112
25At the tent of meeting the Gershonites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and tent, its coverings, the curtain at the entrance to the tent of meeting,
26the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar, and the ropes—and everything related to their use. - P113
28The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. The Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary. - P114
30The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
31They were responsible for the care of the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain, and everything related to their use.
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32The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary. - P114
36The Merarites were appointed to take care of the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, posts, bases, all its equipment, and everything related to their use,
37as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs and ropes.
38Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary on behalf of the Israelites. Anyone else who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death. - P115
Tasked with disassembling, transporting, and reassembling the tabernacle, they always set out before the Kohathites (see Num. 10:14–21). - P116
The care of the ark of the covenant as well as all the essential furnishings of the tabernacle is the responsibility assigned to the Kohathite clans. - P116
As our service meets the needs of other believers, we are also bringing glory and honor to Christ our Lord. - P116
Throughout the Bible, we see countless examples of God appointing leadersfor specific seasons and purposes according to His will-from Noah build-ing an ark to Moses leading His people through the Red Sea, from Davidfacing Goliath to Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem‘s walls. - P117
Every time God‘speople are faithful in obeying His instructions, they are not only blessedindividually, but they lead many others into blessings also. Not many of uswill become leaders in the same magnitude as Noah or Nehemiah, but Godhas appointed all of us to lead in some capacity in our lives. - P117
As an elementary teacher, I am constantly aware of the influence I have overthe young hearts and minds of my students. They are impressionable andwhat I say and do holds weight in their eyes. This is why I pray that I wouldalways lead them with humility and truth, admitting my own mistakesand shortcomings while at the same time holding them accountable fortheir choices. - P117
Help us recognize how much we need each other as we serve You by serving Your people. In Your name, amen. - P117
Jesus prays for the unity of the future church, which He compares tothe unity that He has with His Father. The goal of unity is evangelistic;it will lead to non-believers acknowledging that Jesus was sent by God. - P175
We tend to forget about unity or deem it unattainable, but Jesus praysspecifically for it, and we should desire for our local churches to be a fulfillment of this prayer. - P175
Jesus also prays for His followers to be with Himand see His glory. The glory of Jesus is the manifestation of God‘s entirecharacter in His life. To see Jesus‘ glory is to enter into and experiencethis glory for ourselves. - P175
We experience a shadow of this now, but we willsee it in full when Christ returns. We may experience seasons when it isfrom the factcourageharder to see the glory of Jesus, but we can takethat He prayed for us. - P175
For our part, we can also take steps to removedistractions and come before Jesus to truly see Him for all that He is. - P175
Pray that the Father would help you see the Son for all that He is. - P175
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