Num 7:5-9<\/span><\/p>\n Give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Divine bestowment varied and proportionate<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>Men differ widely in many things–parentage, birthplace, physical vigour, mental capacity, education, spiritual gifts, &c.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>For many of these differences they are themselves largely accountable. Some are crippled by their own indolence, extravagance, neglect, intemperance; others advance by their thrift, sobriety, perseverance, economy, and indomitable industry, to large influence and wealth.<\/p>\n 3. <\/strong>But though the way in which men bear themselves may account for many of the differences between them, there are a thousand discrepancies which cannot be thus explained. No child is born in Alyssinia, or on the banks of the Ganges, or in crowded London because it wills it. Men are sick without being to blame for it, and women poor through no fault of their own. We must refer these problems to the Divine sovereignty. There is no other solution for many of lifes mysteries. Even so Father, for so it seemed good in Thy sight. If Gershon and Kohath complain that Merari has more than they, Moses sufficient answer will be, God ordained it <\/strong>so.<\/p>\n 4. <\/strong>This truth, apprehended and believed, would destroy a thousand seeds of discontent, envy, and socialistic heresy. It is God who bestows wealth (Deu 8:18<\/span>), honours (Psa 75:6-7<\/span>), power (Rom 13:1<\/span>). We receive gracefully the assignment of an earthly superior; why not as gracefully what God appoints?<\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>That which is well proportioned is not excessive. This is true of a book, speech, building; eminently true of Gods work. God is bountiful, but never wasteful. We possess no talents or opportunities to be counted superfluous. Christs sufferings are proportioned to the sinners guilt.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>Not defective.<\/p>\n (1)<\/strong> Let those who are called to trust in Christ remember that His <\/strong>sacrifice, if indispensable, is also fully sufficient.<\/p>\n (2)<\/strong> Let Christian workers remember that with the call will come the qualifications. (W. T. Sabine.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Endowments and requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>Understanding.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>Invention.<\/p>\n 3. <\/strong>Will-power.<\/p>\n 4. <\/strong>Judgment.<\/p>\n 5. <\/strong>Affections.<\/p>\n 6. <\/strong>Physical organs.<\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>Yet how much indifference on the part of man in exercising and developing his faculties in useful and honourable employment! Many, instead of gaining their livelihood in the intended way, by the sweat of their face, study all manner of trickery and sin to satisfy their wants.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>And how many professing Christians become so absorbed in <\/strong>worldly affairs as to neglect the business of the soul. God has claims superior to all claims <\/strong>of the world.<\/p>\n An ancient offering, and its modern lessons<\/strong><\/p>\n Verse 5<\/span>. According to his service.<\/B><\/I>] That is, distribute them among the Levites as they may need them<\/I>, giving most to those who have the heaviest burdens<\/I> to bear.<\/P><\/p>\n i.e. More or fewer of them, as the nature of their service and of the things to be carried required. <\/P> <\/p>\n Take [it] of them<\/strong>,…. The present of the wagons and oxen, by which it appears that this freewill offering of the princes was according to his mind and will, and what they were influenced and guided to by his Spirit, and was well pleasing in his sight, and acceptable to him:<\/p>\n that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation<\/strong>; be made use of, and employed in carrying the tabernacle, and the things of it, from place to place, when the Israelites journeyed:<\/p>\n and thou shalt give them to the Levites<\/strong>; to ease them, whose business it was to bear and carry the several parts of the tabernacle, and the vessels of it:<\/p>\n to every man according to his service<\/strong>; whether lighter or heavier, for such difference there was in the three divisions of the Levites; and according as their work was, they had more or fewer wagons and oxen given them, as it follows, Nu 7:7<\/span>.<\/p>\n 5<\/strong>. <\/strong> To every man <\/strong> These gifts were to be distributed among the Levites as they needed them, giving the most to those families which were required to bear the heaviest burdens. See Num 4:21-28<\/span>, notes.<\/p>\n do the service. Hebrew serve the service. Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6), for emphasis = perform the solemn service. <\/p>\n tabernacle of the congregation = tent of assembly. See App-40. <\/p>\n Take it: Exo 25:1-11, Exo 35:4-10, Psa 16:2, Psa 16:3, Isa 42:1-7, Isa 49:1-8, Eph 4:11-13, Tit 3:8 <\/p>\n give them: i.e. distribute them among the Levites as they need them; giving most to those who have the heaviest burdens to bear. <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Num 4:25 – the curtains Num 7:73 – General Heb 13:10 – serve<\/p>\n Num 7:5-8. According to his service More or fewer, as the nature of their service, and of the things to be carried required. And as the Gershonites had the less burdensome things to carry, (Num 4:25,) they had the fewer carriages allowed them. Four wagons to the sons of Merari Proportionable to their great burden, Num 4:28; Num 4:33.<\/p>\n Under the hand (or inspection) of Ithamar For he had the care both of the Gershonites and Merarites, Num 4:28; Num 4:33.<\/p>\n 7:5 Take [it] of them, that they may be to do the {b} service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.<\/p>\n (b) That is, to carry things.<\/p>\n Take [it] of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service. Num 7:5-9 Give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service. Divine bestowment varied and proportionate I. 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I<\/strong>. <\/em><\/strong>That Gods gifts are varied.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>Gods gifts are proportionate. In each case He proportions the means of transportation to the burden assigned.<\/p>\n
I<\/strong>. <\/em><\/strong>As Moses appointed to the sons of Levi certain facilities, so the creator has endowed man with certain capabilities for work in his service.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>As Moses required the sons of levi to use their facilities, so God demands the exercise of our capabilities.<\/p>\n
III. <\/strong>Gods requirements are no greater than our endowments. If we cannot give thousands, we can at least devote our two mites. A beautifully tinted leaf in the wood cannot be seen at a distance, yet it contributes its part to the glorious autumnal picture.<\/p>\n
IV. <\/strong>Man must use his capabilities according to divine appointment. It is a solemn thing to trifle with the plans of God. Every man has a special power or gift, and he who lives by other laws than those that wrapt his genius at his birth, defeats, in a measure, the object of his creation. <\/em>(W. G. Thrall.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I<\/strong>. <\/em><\/strong>They who hold the most honourable positions should be most liberal in contributions to worthy objects.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>They who are not entirely engaged in religious ministries should seek to help those who are so engaged.<\/p>\n
III. <\/strong>God is graciously pleased to accept of mans offerings.<\/p>\n
IV. <\/strong>Gifts for religious purposes should be used in accordance with the will of God.<\/p>\n
V. <\/strong>In the divine arrangements help is granted unto men according to their respective needs. (W. Jones.<\/em>)<\/p>\nFuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Geneva Bible Notes<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"