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Authority from Old Testament

Authority from Old Testament. Violations met with swift reaction Cain did not have to wait for the final judgment to learn whether his worship was accepted or rejected by God Gen. 4:5 Nadab and Abihu did not wonder long if an alternative fire was acceptable Lev. 10:1-2

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Authority from Old Testament

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  1. Authority from Old Testament • Violations met with swift reaction • Cain did not have to wait for the final judgment to learn whether his worship was accepted or rejected by God Gen. 4:5 • Nadab and Abihu did not wonder long if an alternative fire was acceptable Lev. 10:1-2 • Uzzah did not have the time to speculate about his good intentions when he touched the ark of the covenant II Sam. 6:6-7

  2. Joshua’s Generation • Greatest time in Israel’s history as they had the greatest respect for God’s authority 1:8 • Judges was worst period Judges 21:25 • Joshua 1-12 battles in Canaan • Joshua 13-21 division of land to tribes • Joshua 22 Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh return to the East of Jordan

  3. 1-4 Commends 5 Warning 6-8 Blessing 9-10 Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh built an altar near the Jordan River 11- 20 Conflict 21-33 Response Joshua 22

  4. Conflict: Josh. 22:11-20 • 11-12 All gathered at Shiloh to prepare for war • Even the other half of Manasseh • Even though they fought side by side before • Even though they were tired of war • Loyalty to God and respect for His authority came first • Issue was offering sacrifices on another altar

  5. Conflict: Josh. 22:11-20 • 13-20 Messengers before the battle • 16 charged with rebellion (response) • 17 remember Peor (Phinehas) • 18 consequences to all • 19 offer own land to resolve problem • 20 remember Achan (one sin contaminates all and brings God’s wrath)

  6. Response: Josh. 22:21-33 • 21-23 God knows this is not rebellion • 24-29 Altar was built because: • In future your children may reject ours 24-25 • Jordan is natural border (can become barrier) • Altar reveals fellowship between us 26-27 • “Behold the pattern” 28 • No sacrifices offered 26, 28, 29 • Satisfied messengers 30-33

  7. Lessons to Learn • Loyalty to God must come first • even if our brother errs • even if we were companions in other battles • even if we have grown tired of the conflicts • When addressing suspected sin • make the charge clear • remind the sinner of the consequences to all • be willing to sacrifice to restore the erring

  8. Lessons to Learn • Loyalty to God must come first • Properly address suspected sin • Parents provide for children’s faith • A simple border to us may become a tremendous barrier to future generations • To reveal our fellowship with one another and God we must follow the divine pattern

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