Teach me that I might teach (growth as a christian)

I thank God for Jesus, because He was the epitome of what came back in the first part of the history of the Jews. He is for His followers what the Levites were to be for their people. Way back in the day, Levites were to be an example of the firstborn sons, the ultimate of which is Jesus, just like the lambs and calves that were to be used for sacrifice.(Numbers 3:17-45). In this regard, each were given their duty by God. Each one were considered special to God because of their tasks and that He called them. Such as those tasks and that He called them. Such as those that were appointed by God to lead us as elders and shepherds and the apostles of Jesus. The Levites, the apostles, our elders and other leaders in the church today have the responsibility to teach and lead us in the use and learning of God’s Word. More than that, Levites (Numbers 8:14-18) represented their congregation, in that they were part of the sacrifices, being the first born, that were brought before God in atonement, in thanksgiving, and in offering for prayers and worship. In this way, the Levites were not only to issue sacrifices but they were the sacrifices for the Israelites, much like Jesus being the High Priest offers the sacrifice to God and was the sacrifice when nailed to the cross.. The Levites were handpicked by God (Numbers 18:6) and they were specially called to handle the corporal things involved with the Temple. (I Chronicles 15:2) The Levites were numbered and segregated from the rest of the Israelites in Numbers 26:59-62, much as Jesus was marked by God to be His Lamb, much as we as His followers are called to be His royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) and the stones around Him, who is the Chief Cornerstone. We are called to not be in the world (1 John 2:15-17) for our in inheritance is higher, and we are God’s children. Our existence is no longer merely physical but it is spiritual. Our elders and leaders, our brother Christ, are the examples of being separated from the world by sanctification through allowing the Spirit of God to exist in them via prayer and care for the flock. And God has provided me so that I can be taught His ways and Will. (Psalm 119:108) My leaders, my elders, my teachers are there so that I may be taught pure love and God’s mercy.

 

In Numbers 3:12, God explains that the Levites were special, that they were consecrated by Him. Much like those who now lead us. And in this manner those that are devoted to God are sacrificial, and more, that sacrifice is presented to God. Our leaders and teachers are consecrated before God is to lead us in being sacrificial.