Rebellion

Laws Regarding Murder, Marriage And Delinquent Sons

In this portion of Scripture Moses explains various Israelite laws. He tells how an unsolved murder is to be handled (vv. 1-9). The town nearest where the body is found is to assume the responsibility for the crime. They were to take a young heifer that had never been worked and break its neck …

The Rebellion of Sheba

Sheba, a trouble maker from the tribe of Benjamin asked the Israelites to follow him and rebel against David, and they did, while the people of Judah stayed close to David (vv. 1-2). The house of Benjamin had been jealous of David since he became king of Israel and Sheba hoped to …

Israel’s Rebellions Reviewed

While Moses was praying, God told him to perform a twofold responsibility (vv. 12-21): 1. To stop the apostasy of making the golden calf. 2. To make intercession for the divine execution of the people of God. Moses reminds his people that when he came down from the mountain, he broke the two tablets …

When Preaching Trumps Praying

God’s admonition to Jeremiah, “Do not pray for this people,” is the result of serious rebellion on their part (v. 16). They are seen worshiping false gods and making sacrifices to them. God commanded that prayer cease, but that preaching continue. If you read through …

Israel refuses to enter Canaan

After the the twelve men returned from Canaan and said there were giants in the land, the people cried all night and complained to Moses and Aaron, “ We wish we had died in Egypt or somewhere out here in the desert (vv. 1-2)! Why does the Lord bring us to this land to fall b …

Adonijah Attempts to Become King

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The rebellion of Korah

The most critical event of the years of wandering was the rebellion of Korah and his company against Moses and Aaron. Miriam’s and Aaron’s envy against Moses before the pronouncement of judgment at Kadesh was mild compared to this rebellion stirred up by Korah (vv. 1-35). W …

The Destruction of Shechem

The central theme of this event shows how the Lord dealt in history with those who dared to transgress His moral laws. Abimelech had made his home at a fortress five miles southeast of Shechem. He had put Zebul, one of his officials in charge of Shechem. A new leader by the name …

The Balances of Deceit

Before developing the themes of guilt and judgement (12:9-13:16), Hosea reminded Israel of its unfaithfulness (vv.1-2), and of its need to repent (vv. 5-6). In doing so he drew a lesson from the …

Evil Only Seems to be Winning

One of the most serious problems in the world today is noise pollution. How can we make sense out of all the noise in our world today? Psalm 2 helps us solve this important problem. Have you ever wondered why it seems like God lets evil go unpunished? Evil seems to be winning the world …