Book of numbers chapter 21 commentary on ephesians 4

An exhortation to mutual love, unity, and concord, with the proper means and motives to promote them, ephesians 4. The office of an apostle was to declare, in an infallible manner, the whole gospel doctrine. The king of arad, the canaanite, who dwelt in the south, heard that israel was coming on the road to atharim, then he fought against israel and took some of them prisoners. Balaam is mentioned by peter, jude and in the book. The chastisement of the people with fiery serpents for their murmurings, and. He used his power to cause christ to sit at his right side in heaven. Satans temptations are called his fiery darts, eph. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. It opens with a striking contrast of the past and the presentthe life of the heathen in its vanity, with the twofold result of. Also, there is a list of men and boys over one month old from levis. More literally, being darkened in their understanding, that is, their intelligence, or perceptions compare ephesians 5. And when the people complained, it displeased the lord. In chapter 2 paul tells us that the world is under satans power and he directs its course.

An exhortation to christian purity and holiness of life. It chafes against both our theological sensibilities and our scientific good sense. If we have believed the glorious gospel of grace and been taught in accordance with the godbreathed scripture then we know that christ is the truth as well as. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. I therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye. In verses of ephesians chapter 4, what are the 4 things paul exhorts the ephesians to do. Believers are to no longer live sinfully as the gentiles do ephesians 4. Instead, mature believers can speak the truth in love ephesians 4. It comes from a hebrew word meaning breath or vapor. This chapter gives an account of the defeat of king arad, the canaanite, numbers 21.

If paul was the author of this book, he probably wrote it fro. But the accounts are not in the order that these things happened. Numbers 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Since the way through edom was barred, moses turned to the south to take israel around edom. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary.

In verses 4 through 6 he says we are of the same father, faith etc. This word is used elsewhere only of philip acts 21. The new standards which god expects of his new society, especially unity and purity 4. Every careful reader of the new testament scriptures knows that numbers is there repeatedly quoted. This book is called numbers because there are many lists of numbers in it. Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. The lord spoke to nicodemus about the serpent which moses lifted up in the wilderness chapter 21. David guzik commentary on numbers 21, where god sends fiery serpents among. Epaphras was from colosse, and he had the epistle to the colossians see col. They must be like his feet to take his gospel to all the people in the world.

His life was a continual scene of hardship, conflict, and toil 2 corinthians 11. Ephesians 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. However, neither the death of moses deuteronomy 34 nor the crossing into the promised land joshua 3 are narrated in this book. Certainly just looking at a bronze snake does not assuage a medical ailment like snakebite. Truth in word and act, love in manner and spirit, are the christians rule compare ephesians 4. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 21 and more.

Commentary on the book of ephesians matthew henrys bible commentary. We have gone through the former part of this epistle, which consists of several important doctrinal truths, contained in the three preceding chapters. I, therefore, the prisoner of the lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Mar 15, 2015 nearly everything about this text feels far removed from 21stcentury life. Outline of ephesians chapters 1 3 our position in christ what we are before god 1. I learned what, apparently, millions of book buyers and television viewers knew before.

The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the. Previous index next the epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul exhorts the ephesians to. Numbers 21 bible commentary matthew henry complete. The book of ephesians free online bible study lessons. Where is the continue reading commentary on numbers 21. Before the people began their march round the country of edom, the king of arad, a canaanite, who inhabited the southern part of the country, attacked them in the wilderness, and took some prisoners. The new relationships into which god has brought us harmony in the home and hostility to the devil 5.

Numbers chapter 21 summary began with a number of the israelites taken as prisoners by a king arad of canaan. That may or may not have been his primary spiritual gift. Numbers chapter 21 explained discover books of the bible. What are the two aspects of christian doctrine does paul contrast in ephesians chapter 4, verses 4 through. Ephesians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

Yet, israel petitioned god who heard them and helped them destroy the canaanites of the south. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the lord. Surely god does not send poisonous snakes to punish human beings for their missteps. A free bible version and commentary on the letter to the ephesians in easyenglish. Numbers 21 background information with maps and images. For god so loved the world the gospel of john john 3. Write it said god for a memorial in a book, to which were added all the other. We enter now on the latter part of it, in which we have the most weighty and serious exhortations that can be given. They are faithful to want to do what is right even though they sometimes do wrong. Pastors are mentioned elsewhere as elders 1 timothy 3. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness.

Ephesians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of ephesians chapter four workbook eeonline biblestudy. The book of ephesians tells how the gospel affects our everyday. And when king arad the canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that israel came by the way. It follows that the student must read any commentary with discernment, realizing that any fallible teacher may err, whether he. The root of it is departure from the knowledge of the true god ephesians 4. The second census, in chapter 26, names the generation that will be poised on the edge of canaan when the book reaches its end. The epistle to the ephesians chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to see the importance of walking in unity and purity 2 to appreciate the gifts christ has given the church for our edification, and the need for each one to do their share summary beginning with this chapter and proceeding through the rest of the epistle, paul. In chapters 46, he outlines the responsibilities associated with that status. Upon completion of the study, it is recommended that you discuss your answers and insights with other bible students who also completed the workbook. Ephesians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Although little studied by most christians, the book of numbers offers a rich storehouse of material for reflection on the relationship between god and the religious community. The word gave, instead of the more obvious word set, or appointed used in 1corinthians 12. The lord sent venomous snakes among the people, and they bit the people. Study numbers 21 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to. Tell each tribe where to camp round gods tent numbers chapter 2. A glorious campaign this chapter gives us the history of, especially in the latter part of it. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Meanwhile, it may signify the culmination of a new period, the advancement, chapter after chapter, of a new book, promotion after promotion to school after school in the higher. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of ephesians including big idea statement and some notable quotes. Theyre faithful in their belief that jesus is their savior and that he is the only reason they will be in heaven. In the book of ephesians, we see how the gospel story affects believers everyday lives.

Give duties to the priests numbers chapters 3 and 4. Ephesians chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary. The chastisement of the people with fiery serpents for their murmurings, and the relief granted them. Numbers 21 john gills exposition of the whole bible. There is growth only in the spiritually alive, not in the dead.

The new society which god has created through christ 2. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book belongs in our bibles. In these introductory verses, we are told three things. Tychicus was from ephesus, and he had the epistle to the ephesians see eph. This was to lead the israelites to look more thoroughly to the lord. This makes the connection, not only with the glorious spiritual privileges laid out in ephesians 1 through 3, but also with the high call of a unified, mature body as described in ephesians 4.

Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Pauls moral staturepaul attained to the full moral stature of a man in christ jesus. In the original he is emphatiche and he alone, as the ascended head of humanity. Earlier, the disciples at tyre had also strongly urged paul not to go 21. Trudging through the seemingly neverending wilderness, with nothing to eat or drink but miserable manna, the people speak against god and moses. The behaviour of the believer in the world chapters 4 6. For these acts, god destroys approximately 15,000 of them through various means. In the former part he represents the great privilege of the ephesians, who, having been in time past idolatrous heathens, were now converted to christianity and received into covenant with god, which he illustrates from a view of their deplorable state before their conversion, eph. These were all the men who could fight in a battle. Chapter 4 the glory of god in the unity and growth of the church. Balaam is mentioned by peter, jude and in the book of revelation. And we read about one of those today from numbers chapter 21 and we understand its.