Numbers 11:16-20 And the LORD said to Moses, Gather to me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people… I. THE LORD'S ANSWER TO THE APPEAL OF HIS MUCH-TRIED SERVANT. 1. The number of the assistants. 2. Their selection. 3. The qualification imparted to them. II. THE LORD'S ANSWER TO THE APPEAL OF HIS PERVERSE PEOPLE. 1. Recognises the sinful character of their appeal. 2. Demands preparation for the granting of their appeal. 3. Promises the most abundant bestowment of that which they had so passionately and sinfully desired.Conclusion: Mark well — 1. The disgusting nature of the sins of gluttony and drunkenness. 2. The necessity of firmly controlling carnal desires. Even those animal appetites which are lawful must be kept subordinate to higher things. 3. The necessity of submissiveness in prayer. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee. |
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