Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from

Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8: 8) Numbers 18 -20

14: 22 -23 – Missed God’s best 16: 8 -11 – Korah seeks to exalt himsel 17: 5 – One who God chooses

18: 1 -7 Holy Responsibility

For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9: 16 -17

For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship. 1 Corinthians 9: 16 -17

18: 1 -7 Holy Responsibility : 8 -19 - Support for ministry

Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? 1 Corinthians 9: 13 -14

Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9: 13 -14

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. ” John 4: 34

18 – Holy Privilege and Responsibility 18: 1 -7 Holy Responsibility : 8 -19 Support for ministry 20 -24 - God is our portion 25 -32 - Giving Best to God

In our own times, the commandment of the red heifer takes on more and more significance. For without it, the Divine service of the Holy Temple cannot be resumed. There is a spiritual renaissance today in Israel; after almost 2, 000 years, Israel is clearly moving towards the time when the Holy Temple on Mount Moriah the prophesied Third Temple - will be rebuilt.

The Red Heifer: The Missing Ingredient What does a red heifer have to do with any of this? Perhaps it would be difficult for some to believe that a cow could be so important. But in truth, the fate of the entire world depends on the red heifer. For G-d has ordained that its ashes alone are the single missing ingredient for the reinstatement of Biblical purity - and thereafter, the rebuilding of the Holy Temple.

18 – Holy Privilege and Responsibility 19 ––Red Heifer… Red picture of sin, blood Heifer - Golden calf? - atoning for foolish attempts Without Blemish Outside the camp to sacrifice

Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. Hebrews 1312 -13

18 – Holy Privilege and Responsibility 19 ––Red Heifer… Red picture of sin, blood Heifer - Golden calf? - atoning for foolish attempts Without Blemish Outside the camp to sacrifice Slaughtered before him Blood sprinkled towards Tabernacle Wood, Hyssop, Scarlet

18 – Holy Privilege and Responsibility 19 – Red Heifer…mercy, clean 20 -–Miriam Stricter judgment v. 1 dies v. 2 -13 Moses punished v. 22 -29 – Aaron dies