Numbers 2:1-3:51
Everything is laid out by God in a specific terms that nothing is left to chance or to human interpretation. God is a God of order and we (I) need to follow this in my own life. The Lord has the Levites as assistants to the priest. Again, these duties and responsibilities are divided and laid out to each with major specifics.
Mark 11:27-12:17
When the Pharisees question Jesus, He easily shows their hypocrisy with His question about John. When they talk amongst themselves you see the real true difference between the honesty of Jesus and the hypocrisy and deceit of the Pharisees. The parable with the vineyard and the farmer is a great parable on so many levels. It is directed at the Pharisees but shows Jesus and God's situation played out on earth. Even after the story, the religious leader's colours are in full display as they knew Jesus has directed this parable at them. They desperately wait to arrest Him but because of the crowd they cannot for fear of their own well being. When they try to get Him into trouble about tax collecting for Caesar, etc. , His response, which is immediate (so not thought about), and deep and insightful: "Give to Caesar what is his (earthly money) and give to God what is His (your heart and soul)."
Proverbs 10:24-25
God you have provided the foundation. I should have been whirled and whisked away but your mercy and wisdom have me firmly planted.
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