crzylfdvos: Sons of Korah

BACKGROUND STORY
The amazing story can be found in Numbers 16 and the Psalms
Only Moses & Aaron’s family members were allowed to serve as priests
And of those… Levi and his family members served the temple
Korah one of Levi’s 3 sons – His family was responsible to care for the most cherished objects. Cherished so much… they couldn’t even touch them upon penalty of death. They had to use poles and carry them on their shoulders
Others were allowed to carry things some the things on carts
The Sons of Korah began to grumble and complain… which led to anger… which led to rebellion…
They got together and said “we’re not gonna take it” (can you hear the song… or “take this job…”)
Moses warned them not be that way, but they would not change
God said to Moses “say to the assembly, move away from the tents of Korah”
An earthquake happened and swallowed many along with their families and possessions
Then fire came “from the Lord” and consumed 250 more
A remnant of the sons that were too young or too aware of God’s authority and rule were spared
Seven generations later we find the Sons of Korah as: expert/strongest warriors and the greatest song writers
Of the 150 Psalms, 25 of them were written by the Sons of Korah

HERE’S MY TOP 3

Psalm 42:1 As the deer pants for the water so my soul longs after Thee…
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength an ever present help in trouble …
Psalm 84:1 How lovely is Your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!

APPLICATION

Out of the tragedy, death, horror, bad things, hard time can come amazing things….i.e.

Deep respect for God and His house and His people
Hope in the midst of sorrow, doubt, and loss
No matter the things that have happened to you, your background, your upbringing