Aaron and the Priesthood

Aaron. Moses’ brother and Israel’s first high priest. In the biblical Books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, Aaron was Moses’ spokesman and assistant during the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. Aaron was three years older than Moses and was 83 when they first confronted the pharaoh (Ex 7:7). Their sister Miriam (Nm 26:59) must have been...

Human Delay

Synopsis Human delay is often the result of fear, indecision or disobedience to God. Scripture indicates that delay is to be avoided. Examples of delay as a result of fear Israel entering the promised land Nu 13:31–32 Numbers 13:31–32 (NASB95) — 31 But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not...

KINGDOM OF GOD

Concept of God’s kingly or sovereign rule, encompassing both the realm over which rule is exerted (Matt. 4:8; 24:7; Mark 6:23; Luke 4:5; Rev. 16:10) and the exercise of authority to reign (Luke 19:12; Rev. 17:12, 17–18). The kingdom of God is significant in the nation of Israel, the proclamation of the gospel, and presence...