Organization

Organizing the Tribes - Numbers 2:1 – 2:34 (commentary)

The books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers present a striking contrast between how much we can accomplish when we obey God and how little we can accomplish when we don’t. The organization of the Israelite camp was ordered by God. By obeying the commands of God for organization t …

Instructions for Tongues Speakers - I Corinthians 14:26 – 14:33a (commentary)

It is evident that the Corinthian church was having problems with disorders in their public meetings. Furthermore, it seems that the tongues speakers were the ones causing the most trouble. Paul gave these specific instructions ...

Preparing to Enter Canaan - Deuteronomy 1:1 – 1:18 (commentary)

The book of Deuteronomy opens with Moses giving a brief history lesson of what God has done for His people (vv. 1-11). The people are at Kadesh Barnea, 40 years after their deliverance from Egypt. (v. 3). Moses is about to expound God’s law and prepare the new generation to enter Canaan...

Solomon’s Political Organization - I Kings 4:1 – 4:19 (commentary)

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David Recruits Leaders to Build The Temple - I Chronicles 23:1 – 23:32 (commentary)

David was about 70 years of age when Solomon, his son, was made king (v. l), also 1 Kings 1:11-40). census was taken and the total number of Levites from the age of thirty years and upward was 38,000 (v. 3). This census (unlike the previous one) only counted the Levites, those set apart to ...

Military Commanders And Divisions - I Chronicles 27:1 – 27:34 (commentary)

1. David assigns Army Commanders (vv. 1-15) Each month a group of 24,000 men served as soldiers in Israel’s army. These men included family leaders, army commanders, and officials of the king, under the command of ...

Rapping Up Spiritual Gifts - I Corinthians 14:33b – 14:40 (commentary)

In the modern world, where women’s rights are championed and the Bible is often seen as old fashioned and sexist, verses 33b through 35 stick out like a sore thumb. Why couldn’t Paul have just skipped right from verse 33a to verse 36. It certainly seems to flow better that way. But our ...