Joshua 7, the "accursed thing" was the disobedience of God's commandment and the plunder stolen by Achan. Achan had taken plunder for himself which had been forbidden when the Israelites conquered Jericho. He had taken a beautiful cloak, silver and gold for himself and buried it in his tent. This was in direct opposition to God's commandment. "The city shall be under the ban, it and all that is in it belongs to the LORD " Joshua 6:17. God demands total obedience to his commands.
Hello all. It hurts me having seen a Jesus likeness figure portrayed in a casket by the altar in two very old Churches, one of which is here in the US. I have also witnessed a non-believing Indian man needing to get baptized by a priest so that he could get an equivalent of a US social security number so that he could get a bank account. Also, my wife and I were another time passing out gospel tracts in No Mexico across the street from vendors selling trinkets to visitors of the accompanying Church. We saw with our own eyes a priest come out talk to one of the vendors and the go back in. A few minutes later two men came over and advised us to leave the area.
Question.... Is there any type of Godly growth... or nature of knowledge of the Lord in a detailed studying... or memorization of the "details" of the building of the "Ark"??
Chris, I really appreciate your quick reply to my confusion. I didn't expect to get a reply. I was multitasking on steroids most of yesterday and running errands. I couldn't find the definition of taches. Thank you again and have a blessed day.
A 'tache' is like a clasp. It was meant to 'clasp' the opposite loops of the curtains together & when applied to all the curtains of the Tabernacle, this formed the fabric boundary of the Tabernacle. We can remember that the Tabernacle had to be dismantled every time Israel packed up & went on their march to the Promised Land. So by using these clasps, the job of connecting up the curtains became much easier.
Kathy, even though man in his imaginations & depictions in paintings, show cherubim as chubby babies with wings flitting about the place, cherubim (Cherub, singular) in the Bible are certainly not that.
In the Bible, Cherubim are heavenly beings appointed by God as guards in Eden ( Genesis 3:24). They were depicted as carvings at either side of the Mercy Seat on the Ark in the Tabernacle ( Exodus 25:18-21). Their figures were woven into the veil in the Tabernacle ( Exodus 26:1). The Lord is seen symbolically riding on one ( Ezekiel 10:1-22).
Many have their interpretations of the function of Cherubim. I generally understand them as a type of angel (or, heavenly being) that are appointed as guards of God's Throne or His Holiness & symbols of His Mercy to all. This is largely taken from their position on the Mercy Seat. Then we have the other beings called Seraph/Seraphim that serve before God's Throne awaiting His Commands & are involved in purification as in Isaiah 6:1-7. What their actual functions are now, especially in light of the resurrected & ascended Lord Jesus at God's right Hand, isn't revealed.
Luke Chapter 9: 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Jesus told the man to let the spiritually dead bury those who physically dead.
what is more important? Follow the living Christ and gain eternal life, or following those who are spiritually dead burying the dead in graves?
In the construction of the tabernacle, many layers are involved. It's built from the inside-out with the inside being the most beautiful, being depicted with cherubim to imply they're looking at heaven. Very few people were able to enter the innermost part, and this seems odd to me. Shouldn't the goal of the Church be to try and get everyone to feel God's presence, why the inclusivity? I understand the importance of religion being sacred, but not allowing more people makes "heaven" seem like an unattainable goal to the common people.
These bars are most important to understand. They are the key to understanding the very real directions you are reading here. Note that almost no one has this right. The MIDDLE bar shoots thru the boards - end to end. These boards stood vertical blind style... Very very important to the operation of this device...This was no mere tent! A truly careful reading will more of these clues. Don 't read this chapter in a child like frame of mind. What is this chapter saying here that God had those Jews take the materials out of Egypt and then showed Moses exactly how to build it, and then did beam into it to lead them!
Joshua 7, the "accursed thing" was the disobedience of God's commandment and the plunder stolen by Achan. Achan had taken plunder for himself which had been forbidden when the Israelites conquered Jericho. He had taken a beautiful cloak, silver and gold for himself and buried it in his tent. This was in direct opposition to God's commandment. "The city shall be under the ban, it and all that is in it belongs to the LORD " Joshua 6:17. God demands total obedience to his commands.
That's the short of it.
For our meditation in peace and love.
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Here's another possibility.
Genesis 22:14. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, IN THE MOUNT OF THE LORD IT SHALL BE SEEN.
Jesus was crucified on the same mountain Abraham offered Issac. "His only begotten Son. And you also see faith in the resurrection as well.
Hebrews 11:17-19. By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
God bless.
John 8:56 "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad".
Psalm 110:4 "...Thou (Jesus) art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek".
Abraham saw Jesus through Melchizedek, Genesis 14.
Thank you
Victor
In the Bible, Cherubim are heavenly beings appointed by God as guards in Eden ( Genesis 3:24). They were depicted as carvings at either side of the Mercy Seat on the Ark in the Tabernacle ( Exodus 25:18-21). Their figures were woven into the veil in the Tabernacle ( Exodus 26:1). The Lord is seen symbolically riding on one ( Ezekiel 10:1-22).
Many have their interpretations of the function of Cherubim. I generally understand them as a type of angel (or, heavenly being) that are appointed as guards of God's Throne or His Holiness & symbols of His Mercy to all. This is largely taken from their position on the Mercy Seat. Then we have the other beings called Seraph/Seraphim that serve before God's Throne awaiting His Commands & are involved in purification as in Isaiah 6:1-7. What their actual functions are now, especially in light of the resurrected & ascended Lord Jesus at God's right Hand, isn't revealed.
1. Enlarge your Tent : Tent represents Prayer, our prayer time should be extended- Exodus 33:9
2. Stretch our your curtains : Curtain represent the Holiness - Exodus 26:33
3. Do not hold back : Represent not to be a hindrance to god's work - Luke 9:49-50
4. Lengthen you cords : Represents Love of God Hosea 11:4
5. Strengthen your Stakes : Represents the Word of God Matthew 7:24-25
Ephesians 5:10 and find our what pleases the God.
This what Lord wanted from us and it pleased to him
Amen.
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Jesus told the man to let the spiritually dead bury those who physically dead.
what is more important? Follow the living Christ and gain eternal life, or following those who are spiritually dead burying the dead in graves?