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    May 3rd Chronological Bible Readings

    1 Chronicles 23:1-25:31
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    In First Chronicles chapter 24 today we read about the divisions of the priests and the Levites.  It is important to note that the priests and Levites had differing roles.  The priests actually performed the sacrifices whereas the Levites assisted the priests in their duties – including assisting in the sacrifices, playing music, baking goods, and care of the Tabernacle/Temple (to name a few things the Levites did).  Both priests and Levites were from the tribe of Levi, but the priests also had to be descendants of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel.  More details on the duties of the priests and Levites are at this link.



    Ever wonder why we have music in church today?  First Chronicles 25 verse 1 could be where the stage is set for the tradition of music in our worship services! “David and the army commanders then appointed men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals.” Do you find music in church to be inspiring?  Do you worship God with music in church? Why do you suppose music moves people so profoundly in church?  Do you think music can bring people closer to Jesus?  Has music brought you closer to Jesus?

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    Worship God: Today’s readings in 1 Chronicles reminded me of JJ Heller’s song “Your Hands:



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    Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:  “And so the Levites carried out their responsibilities for the tent of meeting, for the Holy Place and, under their relatives the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the temple of the LORD.” 1 Chronicles 23:32 NIV


    Prayer Point: Pray that you will carry out all of the responsibilities in your life that God gives you.


    Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

    God bless,
    Mike

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    2 responses to “May 3rd Chronological Bible Readings”

    1. Ramona Avatar
      Ramona

      For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints …Let all things be done decently and in order.
      (1Co 14:33, 40 KJV)
      The above verses were what came to my mind as I read how Aaron’s descendents were divided up to minister in the temple, even down to the gatekeepers. It’s not if you show up and lets use this person at the last minute because this was not something we thought about. Every aspect of the ministry was thought out and planned for under the guidance of the Holy Spirit that came upon the saints of old.
      Serving in the temple was not based on who was liked best but by dividing up the groups and using mathematics of chance to assign order of service. One could argue that I was assigned the bathroom cleaning detail because I had no influence with leadership; however throwing die or lots to pick assignment within each groups calling stopped the tendency to do that dead it its tracks.
      Obed-Edom’s sons: The firstborn Shemaiah, the second Jehozabad, the third Joah, the fourth Sakar, the fifth Nethanel, the sixth Ammiel, the seventh Issachar, and the eighth Peullethai. (Indeed, God blessed Obed-Edom.) His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected. The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad. His relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also respected. All these were the descendants of Obed-Edom. They and their sons and relatives were respected men, capable of doing their responsibilities. There were sixty-two of them related to Obed-Edom.
      (1Ch 26:4-8 NET.)
      Obed-Edom, who kept and honored the ARK of the Covenant while it resided in his home (2 Sam 6:11; 1 Chron. 13:14), keeps popping up in these readings. For the man to be continuously mentioned in Chronicles tells me to take note and see what the man did to be honored by God. This lets me know that God honors and rewards faithfulness.
      Grace and peace,
      Ramona

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    2. Tabitha Avatar
      Tabitha

      What sticks out to me today is that they prophesied with harps and thanksgiving. It is hard to prophesy correctly without a thankful heart. We should go about our day with a heart of thankfulness.

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