Bloodline for the Messiah. A. M. Deigloriam

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СКАЧАТЬ was chosen by God to be the leader of the tribe of Judah just as his father Perez and his grandfather Judah were chosen by God to be leaders. God’s plan included these men as well as many others to unfold God’s plan and the bloodline for the Messiah. These men were chosen by God and not self-appointed or planned to be leaders.

      Moses was the meekest man on earth and felt he would never possess the qualities needed to be a leader. Yet, God molded him into one of the greatest leaders of all times.

      Numbers 12:3 reads, “Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.”

      God found Moses in the wilderness herding his father-in-law’s sheep. When God spoke to Moses he had a number of reasons or excuses why he should not be used to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. God did listen to Moses’ concerns and allowed his brother Aaron to travel with him and provide support.

      Meekness is a basic requirement that God demands from all His leaders. No leader chosen by God will take pride in his abilities to lead God’s people. Leaders chosen by God realize that God is in control in all situations and at all times.

      1 Samuel 16:7 reads, “But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance or the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

      It is believed that Hezron was the leader of the tribe of Judah during the time that Moses led the Jewish people out of Egypt. Leading an estimated 600,000 people and their families would have been an extremely difficult task. God would have chosen Hezron for his management skills, his ability to work with and take direction from Moses, and his relationship with God. Hezron understood he needed to take direction from Moses and to serve him as God’s representative.

      1 Peter 5:5-6 reads, “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”

      A good leader seeks God’s direction first and lets God establish the direction and the steps to be taken. The purpose and manner in which this task should be completed should be committed to pleasing God. A life committed in the service to God will be a life lived in reverence and in respect for God and His commandments. The fear of God and a willing spirit is a requirement that must be met first each day.

      A life that is involved in serving God is a life that involves sacrifice. God established the model for the Christian’s life when He sacrificed His only Son for all of man’s sins. A Christian is a servant locked in the battle for the souls of mankind.

      Luke 17:10 reads, “So likewise, ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants, we have done that which was our duty to do.”

      Following God’s commands is the minimum requirement for a faithful servant. Unfortunately, the minimum requirement to be a servant of God is not being met by many. To make matters worse, many churches and seminaries today are not following God’s commands and in some cases are distorting God’s word to meet cultural pressures.

      Ram and wife unknown

      (Approx. 1587–1450 BC)

      There is not a great deal written about Ram other than the fact he was from the tribe of Judah and in the lineage of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

      The ten plagues were believed to have occurred starting in about 1463 BC and ending with the exodus in 1462 BC. The Passover occurred a day prior to the exodus.

      Chronicles 2:9 reads, “The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him: Jerahmeel and Ram, and Chelubai.”

      Ram was born in Egypt after Jacob migrated the twelve tribes to Goshen (the Nile delta). Ram is only mentioned in a few verses and is referred to be a part of the family lineage of Jesus.

      It is also believed that Ram was alive during the time of Moses and the exodus from Egypt. He would have been a leader of the tribe of Judah and a confidant of Moses and Aaron.

      Moses (approx. 1527-1407 BC) was from the tribe of Levi and lived during the time the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. It is believed that Moses was the author of the first five books of the Old Testament; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These five books are also included in the Christian Bible, the Jewish Torah and in other religious documents.

      Mark 12:26 reads, “And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” God recognized Moses as the author of the books of Moses and refers to the burning bush found in Exodus 3:6.

      God’s blessings for man are found in the first book of the Bible and continue throughout the entire Bible. In Genesis, God creates the world and the first man and woman. Both man and woman failed to keep God’s laws and were almost completely destroyed in a flood. Noah and his family were the only ones to survive the flood and to start a new generation. Later, God continued to bless man with a covenant with Abraham and his descendants (Isaac and Jacob).

      Genesis 1:28 reads, “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”

      Genesis 9:1 reads, “And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.”

      Moses was a man of God. God molded Moses into the humblest man on earth so that he may be acceptable as a vessel to be used by God in unfolding many of God’s miracles. God also infused into Moses great courage so that great miracles were accomplished. Man is a vessel that can be filled by God’s Spirit, but only to the degree that he is free from sin. Self love and pride can be a major obstacle in allowing man to realize greater blessings from God. We have free will that allows us to make decisions based on whether we allow good or evil in our daily lives. It is important that we identify both God’s blessings and Satan’s evil in our daily lives and ask for forgiveness and the strength to push sin out each day. Moses was not free of sin and struggled with his anger throughout his life. His sin cost him dearly as he was not allowed to enter the promise land. As Moses, we may experience the penalty for our sin in some form (e.g. discipline) at some time and at some point in our life. God will discipline His children because of His love for us just as we discipline our children in love. However, a belief and confession of faith will allow us to spend eternity in heaven with our Lord even though we are all fallen in nature and will face our Lord and God for the judgment for our sins.

      God heard the prayers of the Jewish people who were brutally enslaved in Egypt and blessed them by allowing for a means of escape. Moses in the book of Exodus explains how the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and were released by Pharaoh after God sent 10 terrible plagues that destroyed the land and Pharaoh’s rule. The Israelites escaped their bondage by following Moses through the wilderness for the next 40 years. While in the wilderness God provides the Israelites with the 10 commandments and made a covenant with the Israelites that if they follow these laws they would be given Canaan the promised land. Moses’ appearance and character was transformed after spending time with God on the mountain.

      Exodus 15:13 reads, “Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.”

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