Why is it important to follow God's instructions as seen in Numbers 7:42? Setting the Scene Numbers 7 records the dedication offerings for the tabernacle. Each tribal leader brings the exact same items, exactly as God prescribed. Verse 42 captures the sixth tribe’s moment. The Verse “The animals for the fellowship offering were two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.” What Strikes Us • Exact numbers, exact animals, exact person named • Same list repeated twelve times—God values detail • Obedience performed publicly, reinforcing community faithfulness Why Following God’s Instructions Matters • Honors His holiness • Unlocks blessing – Deuteronomy 28:1-2; James 1:25 • Demonstrates love • Guards against self-styled worship – 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Exodus 25:40 • Unifies God’s people Lessons for Today • Treat every biblical command as non-negotiable—doctrine, morals, daily conduct • Follow God’s pattern in worship and service (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25) • Obey promptly (Psalm 119:60) • Value “small” commands; details matter to God (Luke 16:10) • Lead by example—parents, pastors, mentors set the tone (1 Timothy 4:12) Encouragement to Apply God still sees, records, and rewards exact obedience. Walking in step with His Word today places us in the same faithful procession as Eliasaph and the tribes of Israel, experiencing the security and blessing that flow from doing precisely what He says. |
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