_AN ILL-TEMPERED LEADER_ ‘Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock? And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice.’ Numbers 20:10 This is a memorable incident in Israel’s history, and it is rich in warning to us at this day. Moses had failed in his du... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE SIN OF MOSES_ ‘And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.’ Numbers 20:12 I. THE LORD HERE ACTS WITH GREAT SEVERITY TOWARDS TWO... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE DEATH OF AARON_ ‘And Moses did as the Lord commanded: and they went up into Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation,’ etc. Numbers 20:27 I. THE FIRST AND MOST SUPERFICIAL ASPECT OF DEATH IS THAT IT IS THE CLOSE OF AN EARTHLY CAREER. There could be no question as to the prominence of... [ Continue Reading ]