4This is how the lampstand wa...

4This is how the lampstand was made: It was made of hammered gold—from its base to its blossoms. The lampstand was made exactly like the pattern the Lord had shown Moses. - P22

7To purify them, do this: Sprinkle the water of cleansing on them; then have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes. And so they will purify themselves.

8Have them take a young bull with its grain offering of the finest flour mixed with olive oil; then you are to take a second young bull for a sin offering.

- P22

12"Then the Levites are to lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, using one for a sin offering to the Lord and the other for a burnt offering, to make atonement for the Levites. - P23

God instructs Moses on setting up the lamps in the tabernacle and consecrat-ing the Levites for service. Aaron arranges the lamps to illuminate the areabefore the lampstand.  - P23

The Levites undergo purification through washing,
shaving, and sacrifices. They are presented before the Lord as a living offering,
dedicated to assist the priests in their duties within the tabernacle. - P23

Moses’s job is to listen carefully, convey the message to his brother Aaron, and oversee the process to ensure that all tasks have been completed properly. - P24

We may not always receive such detailed instructions for everything God has for us, but Moses models how we are to approach the Lord when seeking His direction. We must listen carefully first, so that we might discern His will and carry out what He assigns us according to His guidance. - P24

Before they can begin their work in the tent of meeting, the Levites must be ceremonially clean. They must purify themselves and present a series of offerings to God. Then, the Levites themselves become the offering, dedicated as people who are to serve the Lord full-time. - P24

Perhaps they were fearful, as I was, about the consequences theywould face if they did not do their job well. However, they undoubtedlyrecognized the privilege they had in serving God and His people.
Like the eleven other tribes, most of us are not in full-time ministry, but wecan serve the Lord by using our gifts and talents in our families, schools,
jobs, and churches.  - P25

We can also pray for those who do serve full-time. Wecan recognize the responsibilities they carry and pray that they serve theLord and His people well with the humility and purity of heart that Christexemplified. - P25

Father, I praise You because You are a holy God who cares about the state of our hearts. Thank you for making detailed and careful provision for our purification through Jesus Christ. Give me ears to hear Your instructions as I serve You and Your people. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P25

‘중보 기도를 드리는 관계‘란 우리가 살고 있는 모든...

‘중보 기도를 드리는 관계‘란 우리가 살고 있는 모든 상황이 중보 기도의상황이라는 말입니다.  - P113

부르신 곳에서

따스한 성령님 마음으로 보네
내 몸을 감싸며 주어지는 평안함
만족함을 느끼네

사랑과 진리의 한줄기 빛 보네
내 몸을 감싸며 주어지는 평안함
그 사랑을 느끼네

부르신 곳에서 나는 예배하네
어떤 상황에도 나는 예배하네

내가 걸어 갈 때 길이 되고
살아갈 때 삶이 되는
그 곳에서 예배하네
- P113

챔버스에게 ‘관계‘는 늘 신앙의 우선순위와 연관됩니다. 주님과의 관계를 고려하지 않은 우리의 소원, 위기를 벗어나려는 간절한 소망들이 주님의 뜻을 벗어날 수 있음을 알아야 합니다.  - P113

"하나님께서는 계속 우리를 우리가 마음에 들어하지 않는 사람들에게로 인도하십니다. 이때 우리 마음이 하나님을 경배하는 상태가 아니라면 우리가 그들에게 행하는 가장 자연스러운 행위는 그들을 차갑게 대하는것입니다."  - P113

중보 기도도 중요하지만, 정작 중요한 것은 ‘따뜻한 마음의 기도‘라는 사실을 기억해야 합니다.  - P113

예배하는마음은 자연스럽게 성령의 인도하심을 따라 하나님의 마음을 가지게 합니다. 하나님의 아픈 마음이 우리에게 전달될 때 비로소 우리는 타인을 위해 기도하게 됩니다. 이 아픔은 타인의 죄를 비판하는 마음이 아니라, 위로하며 안타까워하는마음입니다. 이 순간 성령님의 따스함이 우리 가운데 찾아옵니다.  - P113

따스함이 없는 그리스도인은 분명 주님께 커다란 아픔일 것입니다." - P113

Acts of the Apostles 9:17 NLT
[17] So Ananias went and found Saul. He laid his hands on him and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
- P114

우리 가슴이 가장 뛰었던 때가 언제입니까? 십자가에 달리시고 부활하신 예수님이 바로 나를 위해 죽으시고 살아나셨다는 것을 고백했던 때입니다.  - P114

따라서 그 인생의 단 한 가지 집중된 열정은 예수 그리스도입니다." 만일 우리가최고의 영광이신 주님을 고백하고 있다면 다른 것에 시선을 빼앗기지 않도록 해야 합니다. 
- P114

주님을 바라보는 것은 ‘의지적 결단입니다. 
한줄 노트 우리는 최고의 영적 상태에서 최상이신 주님의 영광을 묵상합니다. - P114

10When the altar was anointed...

10When the altar was anointed, the leaders brought their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar.

11For the Lord had said to Moses, "Each day one leader is to bring his offering for the dedication of the altar."

12The one who brought his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah.

13His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver sprinkling bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each filled with the finest flour mixed with olive oil as a grain offering;

14one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

15one young bull, one ram and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering;

16one male goat for a sin offering;

17and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.

- P164

Over twelve days, each tribe brings their gifts, and what is striking is that all twelve tribes give the exact same thing. While it may have been more concise to list the offerings once, the repetition emphasizes the unity and equal commitment of God’s people.  - P172

May the church today embody this truth and practice! Though we might differ in many things, may we be united and show equal commitment in our worship to the Lord.  - P172

When we find ourselves in disagreement, may we remain united in Christ and approach one another with a giving heart. - P172

While the repetition of tribal portions is seen throughout the chapter, the total mentioned at the end displays the overwhelming support of God’s people as they dedicate and anoint the altar for worship. - P172

We witness the relationship that God has with His people. He speaks to us, and we can offer our dedication and gifts in worship to Him. - P172

Let us willingly sacrifice our time, energy, and money in worship to God, and let us be open to hearing from Him through His Word and with the help of the Holy Spirit. - P172

How do we develop and sustain relationships among God‘s people? Thewords we find in the books from Exodus to Deuteronomy include in-structions on how to live together under God. Groups are organized, rulesare established, and faithful worship is prioritized. God‘s people did thisthousands of years ago, but how do we do this today, especially when we arenot living together in the same way?  - P173

The most important thing I found in staying connected with fellow Chris-tians is to find a local church and faithfully attend every week. The churchyou attend should preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in every sermon.  - P173

Be-coming an official church member can help in committing to this body ofbelievers. While it is true that going to church does not mean that someoneis a faithful Christian, it is also true that sincere Christians prioritize goingto church to worship the Lord and connect with other believers. - P173

Another important way to form deep Christian friendships is to join achurch small group. These groups foster the possibility of deeper and closerrelationships as members hold discussions in a smaller setting. In my experi-ence, my closest friends were made through my small groups.  - P173

A small groupcan be a launching pad for discipleship, mentorship, and deep friendship.
These were also some of the best ways I was able to feel the presence of ourLord Jesus Christ. - P173

Dear God, thank you that You speak to Your people. Through the Holy Spirit, may I hear and understand Your Word better so that I may give You more heartfelt praise and be unified with other believers in true worship. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P173

오늘 묵상은 하나님의 영이 일하는 방식에 대해 주의하...

오늘 묵상은 하나님의 영이 일하는 방식에 대해 주의하지 않으면 ‘영적 위선‘에 빠질 위험이 있음을 기억하라고 말합니다. 다른 사람들의 죄가 우리 눈에 보일 때, 그들을 비판하게 됩니다. 이는 성령께서 조명하시는 하나님의 말씀을 잊은 것입니다(요일 5:16). 성령께서 우리에게 말씀하실 때는 죄를 범하는 영혼을 위해 기도하게 됩니다.  - P109

1 John 5:16 NASB2020
[16] If anyone sees his brother or sister committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will, for him, give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death; I am not saying that he should ask about that.
- P109

그러나 지적으로 판단할 때는 죄지은 사람을 비판하고 저주합니다. 미묘한 차이 같지만 여기서 ‘영적 주의‘와 ‘영적 위선‘이 갈라집니다.  - P109

챔버스는 경고합니다. "당신이 하나님을 경배하는 마음으로 다른 사람을 위해 구하기 전에, 다른 사람을 비판의 입술로 바르게 세우려고 당신의 모든 시간을 사용하는 위선을 행하지 마십시오" 하나님의 말씀에 주의하는 것과 영적 위선에 빠지는 것은 아주 작은 차이에서 비롯됩니다. 어떤 눈으로, 무엇을 통해 상대방을 보는가 하는 것입니다. - P109

영적 민감성을 가지면 주님의 탄식을 보게 되고, 그 탄식이 우리 마음에 들어올때 주님과 하나가 됩니다. 주님과 하나가 되면 자연스럽게 중보 기도로 우리를인도하십니다.  - P109

‘주의‘하면 하나님의 마음을 알지만, ‘위선‘은 하나님의 마음을 아프게 합니다. 나 때문에 아프셨을 하나님의 마음에 감격했는데, 이제는 누군가를향한 하나님의 아픈 마음이 느껴지니 기도하지 않을 수 없습니다. 영적으로 민감하나님과 하나됨한 사람들이 느끼는 아픔은 모두에게 축복입니다. - P109

Romans 8:34 NLT
[34] Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
- P113

Romans 8:27 NLT
[27] And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.

- P113

챔버스는 묻습니다. "곧 예수님께서 우리를 위해 중보기도하시고, 성령께서 성도를 위해 중보 기도하십니다. 당신은 성령님께 교육을받은 하나님의 자녀로서 동료들을 위해 중보 기도를 드리는 관계 속에 살고 있습니까?"  - P113

주님과 마주하지 않는 한우리는 다른 사람을 위해 기도할 수 없습니다. 우리가 중보 기도로 나아갈 때, 주님께서 기적을 행하십니다. 중보 기도는 다른 사람을 위해 성령의 능력으로 하나님 앞에 나아가는 것입니다.
- P113

한줄노트 기도조차 할 수 없다는 생각이 들면, 진정 기도가 필요한 때입니다. - P113

정작 중요한 것은 ‘따뜻한 마음의 기도‘라는 사실을 기억해야 합니다. 성령께서 우리와 함께하실 때 우리 심령이 예배하는 마음을 가지게 됩니다. 예배하는마음은 자연스럽게 성령의 인도하심을 따라 하나님의 마음을 가지게 합니다.  - P113

하나님의 아픈 마음이 우리에게 전달될 때 비로소 우리는 타인을 위해 기도하게 됩니다. 이 아픔은 타인의 죄를 비판하는 마음이 아니라, 위로하며 안타까워하는마음입니다. 이 순간 성령님의 따스함이 우리 가운데 찾아옵니다. 따스함이 없는 그리스도인은 분명 주님께 커다란 아픔일 것입니다."
- P113

한줄노트 성령님의 인도하심을 따라 기도하면 성령님이 주시는 따뜻한 마음도 따라옵니다. - P113

3 They brought as their gifts...

3 They brought as their gifts before the LORD six coveredcarts and twelve oxen-an ox from each leader and acart from every two. These they presented before thetabernacle. - P160

Numbers 7:7-9 NLT
[7] He gave two wagons and four oxen to the Gershonite division for their work, [8] and he gave four wagons and eight oxen to the Merarite division for their work. All their work was done under the leadership of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. [9] But he gave none of the wagons or oxen to the Kohathite division, since they were required to carry the sacred objects of the Tabernacle on their shoulders.
- P161

Once the tabernacle is set up, Moses anoints and consecrates it with all itsfurnishings. Then the leaders of Israel bring gifts before the Lord: one ox eachand six carts in total. These are to be used in the work at the tent of meeting.
Moses apportions the gifts to the Levite clans according to their work. - P161

 We see thatwhen God gives us different responsibilities, He also often provides us withthe equipment or people we might need to complete the work. However,
this does not mean that we should ever be too proud or afraid to ask forhelp.  - P162

We should also be gracious to those who may need assistance fromus. Just as the carts and oxen were used to transport partsof the tabernacle,
a simple car ride to bring someone to church can be a kingdom work thatbrings glory to God. - P162