http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_wilderness/the_second_rebellion/nm16_01-02.html
Kinda cute, and a different way to share a Bible story. God's grace to you and yours, Brad
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Brick Testament version of Korah's Rebellion
Very cleaver people took Lego pieces and made a version of many popular Bible stories. In case you haven't see this, you can find Korah's Rebellion at:
http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_wilderness/the_second_rebellion/nm16_01-02.html
Kinda cute, and a different way to share a Bible story. God's grace to you and yours, Brad
http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_wilderness/the_second_rebellion/nm16_01-02.html
Kinda cute, and a different way to share a Bible story. God's grace to you and yours, Brad
Korah Numbers 16:1-18:32
Another contribution from Rabbi Jack in Toronto, thanks again, Brad
"כובד המשר"
The Weight Of The Position
Parashat HaShavua Korach / Korah
This Week's Reading List:
BaMidbar / Numbers 16:1-18:32
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 66:1-24
Romim / Romans 13:1-7
Bamidbar {18:1} HaShem said to Aharon (Aaron), You and your sons and your avot' (father’s) house with you shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood. {18:2} Your brothers also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your 'ab (father), bring you near with you, that they may be joined to you, and minister to you: but you and your sons with you shall be before the tent of the testimony. {18:3} They shall keep your charge, and the charge of all the Tent: only they shall not come near to the vessels of the sanctuary and to the altar, that they not die, neither they, nor you. {18:4} They shall be joined to you, and keep the charge of the Ohel Moed (Tent of Meeting), for all the service of the Tent: and a Ger (Stranger) shall not come near to you. {18:5} You shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar; that there be wrath no more on bnei Yisrael (the children of Israel).
This passage contains some very serious instructions! So serious in fact that I think we should look at the passage again:
Bamidbar {18:1} HaShem said to Aharon, You and your sons and your avot' house with you shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
Do you understand what this means? It means that everything that went on in the Tabernacle was the responsibility of Aharon and his sons, they were held accountable. That means that all the korbanot (draw near offerings) brought by the people, all the confessing and repenting that takes place, all the procedures involved in running the Tabernacle, everything that happens, everything that is done and everything that is taught by either Aharon, his sons, even unto those in his father’s house (the Levites) was their responsibility. To put in it in plain terms, if in any way anyone messed up, said the wrong things, taught the wrong things or did the wrong things they would be held accountable even unto their father’s house. We saw an example of what the consequences of accountability were when Aharon’s sons Nadab and Abihu messed up and died. I do not know about you, but this would make me want to think twice before taking on the responsibility of being a priest.
The fact is, however, that this heavy duty of responsibility still applies to congregational leaders today, and I do not mean only the rabbi, but rather everyone in leadership.
Ya’acov (James) {3:1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brothers, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment.
This sure sounds similar to what we just read above. The same heavy responsibility that was placed upon Aharon and his family has been extended in the Brit Chadasha (Renewed Covenant) upon everyone in any position of leadership.
I can tell you that I consider this responsibility every time I do something here at Congregation Melech Yisrael. That could be the reason that sometimes people may find me harsh or uncompromising. I feel that if I am going to be the one held responsible and accountable, then I am going to be the one to make the decision. Of course I never make any significant decision alone, but always consult with the other leadership of the congregation and get them involved in the decision making process. The accountability and responsibility, therefore, is divided amongst us. However, I do admit that I fight hard for what is right and what is biblical. Sadly I know and I have come across many unscrupulous congregational leaders who abuse their positions and I shudder at the thought of the consequences that they are going to have to face. For instance consider this passage:
Mattityahu (Matthew) {5:18} “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. {5:19} Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and so teaches others, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
The Law Yeshua is talking about is the Torah. The smallest of the Hebrew letter, also know as a tittle, or stroke that He is talking about is the yod and kotz (horn). Kotz refers to the small thorn-like point that juts out of a letter.
Well, as we know all heaven and earth has not passed away, as of yet anyway, and we know that will not happen until after the millennium age of Mashiach.
Hitgalut (Revelation) {21:1} And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.
I find it kind of scary when I consider all the churches and all the pastors who teach and preach that we are no longer under the Torah “Law” .
Ivrim (Hebrews) {13:17} Obey your leaders, and submit to them for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
*********************
Baruch HaShem
Rabbi Ya'acov Farber
Hallelujah for our Lord, our Teacher,our Rabbi, "YESHUA" King Messiah for ever and ever!!!
Visit our Webpage @ www.cmy.on.ca / cmy@ca.inter.net
272 Ranee Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A-1N6, Tel: 416-785-7612
An ever changing Messianic Jewish website
till King Mashiach Yeshua comes back!!!
Shalom Shalom
"כובד המשר"
The Weight Of The Position
Parashat HaShavua Korach / Korah
This Week's Reading List:
BaMidbar / Numbers 16:1-18:32
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 66:1-24
Romim / Romans 13:1-7
Bamidbar {18:1} HaShem said to Aharon (Aaron), You and your sons and your avot' (father’s) house with you shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood. {18:2} Your brothers also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your 'ab (father), bring you near with you, that they may be joined to you, and minister to you: but you and your sons with you shall be before the tent of the testimony. {18:3} They shall keep your charge, and the charge of all the Tent: only they shall not come near to the vessels of the sanctuary and to the altar, that they not die, neither they, nor you. {18:4} They shall be joined to you, and keep the charge of the Ohel Moed (Tent of Meeting), for all the service of the Tent: and a Ger (Stranger) shall not come near to you. {18:5} You shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar; that there be wrath no more on bnei Yisrael (the children of Israel).
This passage contains some very serious instructions! So serious in fact that I think we should look at the passage again:
Bamidbar {18:1} HaShem said to Aharon, You and your sons and your avot' house with you shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
Do you understand what this means? It means that everything that went on in the Tabernacle was the responsibility of Aharon and his sons, they were held accountable. That means that all the korbanot (draw near offerings) brought by the people, all the confessing and repenting that takes place, all the procedures involved in running the Tabernacle, everything that happens, everything that is done and everything that is taught by either Aharon, his sons, even unto those in his father’s house (the Levites) was their responsibility. To put in it in plain terms, if in any way anyone messed up, said the wrong things, taught the wrong things or did the wrong things they would be held accountable even unto their father’s house. We saw an example of what the consequences of accountability were when Aharon’s sons Nadab and Abihu messed up and died. I do not know about you, but this would make me want to think twice before taking on the responsibility of being a priest.
The fact is, however, that this heavy duty of responsibility still applies to congregational leaders today, and I do not mean only the rabbi, but rather everyone in leadership.
Ya’acov (James) {3:1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brothers, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment.
This sure sounds similar to what we just read above. The same heavy responsibility that was placed upon Aharon and his family has been extended in the Brit Chadasha (Renewed Covenant) upon everyone in any position of leadership.
I can tell you that I consider this responsibility every time I do something here at Congregation Melech Yisrael. That could be the reason that sometimes people may find me harsh or uncompromising. I feel that if I am going to be the one held responsible and accountable, then I am going to be the one to make the decision. Of course I never make any significant decision alone, but always consult with the other leadership of the congregation and get them involved in the decision making process. The accountability and responsibility, therefore, is divided amongst us. However, I do admit that I fight hard for what is right and what is biblical. Sadly I know and I have come across many unscrupulous congregational leaders who abuse their positions and I shudder at the thought of the consequences that they are going to have to face. For instance consider this passage:
Mattityahu (Matthew) {5:18} “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. {5:19} Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and so teaches others, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
The Law Yeshua is talking about is the Torah. The smallest of the Hebrew letter, also know as a tittle, or stroke that He is talking about is the yod and kotz (horn). Kotz refers to the small thorn-like point that juts out of a letter.
Well, as we know all heaven and earth has not passed away, as of yet anyway, and we know that will not happen until after the millennium age of Mashiach.
Hitgalut (Revelation) {21:1} And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.
I find it kind of scary when I consider all the churches and all the pastors who teach and preach that we are no longer under the Torah “Law” .
Ivrim (Hebrews) {13:17} Obey your leaders, and submit to them for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
*********************
Baruch HaShem
Rabbi Ya'acov Farber
Hallelujah for our Lord, our Teacher,our Rabbi, "YESHUA" King Messiah for ever and ever!!!
Visit our Webpage @ www.cmy.on.ca / cmy@ca.inter.net
272 Ranee Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A-1N6, Tel: 416-785-7612
An ever changing Messianic Jewish website
till King Mashiach Yeshua comes back!!!
Shalom Shalom
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