Monday, March 14, 2016

March week 2 Reflections - The Greatest Commandment

OT Narrative
- Each person has strengths and weaknesses. Utilize and hone strength so that the weakness will be overpowered by his/he strength!
- Levites are like first borns, segregated for the Lords!
- Puzzling why the cloud of smoke keeps moving when original interpretation by scientist said the cloud of smoke comes in fact from the volcano in the region!
- Blowing of trumpets (in effect sound of music) always bears significant impact to either people going to battle or a major event needing the Lords presence. Maybe a good way to start praise and worship to sound the trumpet too! Battle against principalities and power!
- Numbers 10: 10. It seems only the Israelites are complaining, but here we see Moses likewise complaining to the Lord!
10 Moses heard the people of every family wailing at the entrance to their tents. The Lord became exceedingly angry, and Moses was troubled.11 He asked the Lord, “Why have you brought this trouble on your servant? What have I done to displease you that you put the burden of all these people on me? 12 Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my arms, as a nurse carries an infant, to the land you promised on oath to their ancestors?13 Where can I get meat for all these people? They keep wailing to me, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ 14 I cannot carry all these people by myself; the burden is too heavy for me. 15 If this is how you are going to treat me, please go ahead and kill me—if I have found favor in your eyes—and do not let me face my own ruin.

Psalm 51
 Create in me a pure heart, O God,  and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

NT Narrative
- The oldest and greatest commandment bears 3 words: LOVE ONE ANOTHER
- The woman pouring expensive perfume on Jesus feet still amazes me to this day. Especially if it was sung with the song "Alabaster Box".
- Strategy of warfare has always been 'striking the shepherd' so the sheep will be scatterred. 

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