Introduction: Many today love to have the preeminence (3 John 1:9) like Diotrephes of old. They desire to be teachers understanding neither what they say nor whereof they affirm (1Timothy 1:7). James warns against too many desiring to be masters, not realizing that they shall receive the greater condemnation (James 3:1). Man desires a position. God takes a servant and gives him a job to do.
- THE GAINSAYING OF KORAH
- The Sons of Kohath
- One of the three sons of Levi (Genesis 46:11)
- The responsibilities of the Kohathites (Numbers 4:4-20)
- The complaint of Korah (Numbers 16:3)
- You take too much on you
- All the congregation is holy
- In other words, Korah wanted a higher position than baggage boy and thought to get it by bringing Moses and Aaron down to size
- The end of Korah (Numbers 16:35)
- Fire from the Lord (cp. Leviticus 10:1-2)
- The gainsaying of Korah (Jude 1:11); gainsay means to speak against (see Romans 10:21; Titus 1:9)
- THE SERVITUDE OF OBEDEDOM
- A Direct Descendent of Korah (1 Chronicles 9:19; 1 Chronicles 26:15 and 19)
- A Name Meaning Servant of Edom
- In times of blessing, Edom became the servants of Israel (2 Samuel 8:14)
- What could have made this man a servant of Edom?
- A Porter for the Service of the Ark (1 Chronicles 15:18)
- A Doorkeeper for the Ark of the Lord (1 Chronicles 15:24; 1 Chronicles 26:12-19)
- THE BLESSINGS OF THE DOORKEEPER
- A Doorkeeper in the House of His God (Psalm 84:11)
- A Keeper of the Ark of the Lord (2 Samuel 6:1-12)
- A Musician Playing Praises to the Lord (1 Chronicles 15:19-21)
- A Man Receiving the Blessings of the Lord (2 Samuel 6:11; 1 Chronicles 26:4-8)
Conclusion: Conclusion: Make your place of service a source of blessing. Remember that little is much when God is in it. He that is greatest among you shall be your servant (Matthew 23:10-12). He that is greatest among you shall be your servant (Matthew 23:10-12).
