Daily Bread Bible Study
The Fourth Book of Moses Called Numbers
Chapter 12
Dissension in the Bible Study
Dissension in the Ranks
Dissension Meaning
Welcome to our Christianity Oasis Daily Bread study program. This is our Dissension in the Bible Study taking a look into the Dissension in the Ranks story with dissension meaning and how the Dissension in the Bible message affects your be-YOU-tiful Christian walk.
Click the link below to learn of the dangers of division:
The Fourth Book of Moses Called Numbers
Chapter 12
What is Dissension in the Bible
Israel Dissension in the Ranks
What is the Dissension Meaning
It's time for another great story here at Daily Bread! We're glad you
could join us in our continuing Bible study of the book of Numbers.
The last time we were learning about the giving of the quail when the
children of Israel complained about having only manna to eat.
We're gonna start off with a little Daily Bread Crumb this time. What
is dissension? Dissension is a difference of opinion, usually
accompanied by contentious quarreling. In today's story, we find out
that Moses had taken another woman for a wife who was Ethiopian.
Miriam and Aaron weren't pleased about it so they spoke out against
Moses because of it. They said, Is Moses the only person the Lord has
spoken through? Hasn't He spoken through us too?
Remember, that Miriam was a prophetess and there were times when the
Lord spoke directly to Aaron too. Now, even though this may have been
true, God heard the dissension and He didn't like them
contending with Moses this way. Moses was a very meek man, more
humble than anyone on the earth. The Lord wanted them all in harmony.
Dissension in the Bible Events
Moses Followers Dissension in the Ranks
Dissension Meaning Interpretation
Without hesitation, the Lord told all three of them to meet Him at
the tabernacle of the congregation. When they met there, the Lord
came down in the pillar of the cloud and stood in the door of the
tabernacle. He called Aaron and Miriam and they both stepped forward.
The Lord said, Listen to my words now. If there is a prophet among
you, I the Lord will make myself known to him in a vision, and
will speak to him in a dream.
My servant Moses is not so. He is most faithful of all my children.
With him I will talk mouth to mouth, plainly, and not in obscure
language and he will see the likeness of the Lord. Why then weren't
you afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
Here's another little Daily Bread Stick ... Throughout the entire
Bible God deals with those that deal wrong with those He has chosen
and will forever. Even you.
The Lord was angry with Miriam and Aaron and He left. The cloud
disappeared from off the tabernacle and Miriam became leprous, white
as snow, and Aaron looked at Miriam and saw that she was stricken
with leprosy.
Dissension in the Bible Research
God's Children Dissension in the Ranks
Dissension Meaning Explained
Aaron said to Moses, I know we've done wrong, and we've sinned, but I
beg you please, don't hold it against us. Don't let Miriam die. Now
you may be wondering, why did God only afflict Miriam, when both
Miriam and Aaron were guilty of the slander. Well, it's kind of like
this. Have you ever seen a loved one suffering and you wish so badly
that you could take on their pain so they wouldn't have to bear it?
You can be assured that Aaron was feeling the sting just as well as
Miriam.
Moses prayed, Heal her now, O God, I beg you. But the Lord answered
Moses, If her father had done as little as spit in her face,
shouldn't she be ashamed for at least seven days? Let Miriam be shut
out of the camp for seven days and after that, she can come back in
again.
So Miriam stayed outside the camp for one week and the people didn't
journey again until Miriam was brought in again. After that, she
returned and the children of Israel left Hazeroth and camped in the
wilderness of Paran.
Dissension in the Bible Warning
Dissension in the Ranks Danger
Dissension Meaning Explored
If you ever know that you've made the Lord angry with you, the very
best thing to do is repent, fast. Many times the Lord will discipline
us and we don't like the way it feels. Hebrews
12:6 will help you understand that He does this because He loves
us. At times, He takes things away from us, usually because they are
getting in between us and Him. But, if He disappears ... If you feel
His absence instead of His presence, as Miriam and Aaron certainly
felt when the cloud disappeared from over the tabernacle and the last
words He spoke were in anger, you'll want to get back in His good
graces, quickly.
We've learned that we neither want to be kicked out of the camp, nor
watching someone else be kicked out who has taken our side. Pray.
Sincerely ask for His forgiveness. And never forget, we all fall. Get
back up on your feet, dust yourself off and try, try again ... More
earnestly than the last time!
Dissension in the Bible Summary
Dissension in the Ranks Conclusion
Dissension Meaning Discovered
Thank you to Aaron and Miriam for that valuable lesson. Come on back
and join us again next time for our next study in the book of Numbers
when we find out about the spies that the Lord sends to the Promised
Land, right here at Daily Bread.
Copyright © 2000-2023 All Rights Reserved.
New Testament Daily Bread
Excellent Christian Resources
Holy Spirit ... This is one of the most awesome gifts you will ever receive or share. Get to know the Holy Spirit.
After you finish the Dissension in the Bible Study looking at the Dissension in the Ranks story with dissension meaning, you can also check out some of the other Christian entertainment, games, music, books, mall, studies and programs within our Christian community below: