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Preach the Word Podcast

Preach the Word Podcast

著者： Dean Carmichael Jr
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A podcast that is meant to encourage you and help you grow in your life with God.Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 聖職・福音主義
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  • Leviticus 10 "Worship Gone Wrong"

    Leviticus 10 "Worship Gone Wrong"
    2026/06/20
    03) Leviticus 10 Title: "Worship Gone Wrong" Text: Leviticus 10 Introduction: In Leviticus 9, God had just shown His approval of the worship by sending fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice. The people rejoiced, and God's glory appeared before them. But in the very next chapter, Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, brought what the Bible calls "strange fire" before the Lord—something God had not commanded. They may have intended to worship God, but they chose to do it their own way rather than God's way. As a result, fire came out from the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord. The lesson is sobering: sincerity does not replace obedience, and a good intention does not justify disobedience. (Worship Gone Wrong) Doing the right thing does not justify doing it the wrong way. In The Lord of the Rings, Boromir genuinely wanted to save his people from destruction. His desire was noble, and his goal was good. Yet he became convinced that using a dangerous power was justified because of the outcome he hoped to achieve. In the end, he tried to accomplish the right goal in the wrong way, and it brought heartache instead of help. The Ring symbolizes a temptation we all face: the belief that if our motives are good enough, God will overlook our methods. Leviticus 10 teaches the opposite. God cares not only about what we do, but also how we do it. Leviticus 10 teaches a similar lesson. Nadab and Abihu were not rejecting God, nor were they refusing to worship. They desired to approach God, but they did so in a way He had not commanded. Their story reminds us that good intentions do not replace obedience. A good goal does not justify the wrong method. God must be worshiped God's way. Read Leviticus 10:1-11 Before we look at Nadab and Abihu, it is important to understand that this is not the first time someone tried to do the right thing in the wrong way. Throughout the Bible, we find people whose goals may have seemed good, but whose actions did not align with God's instructions. A. Cain Cain wanted to worship God and brought an offering before Him. The problem was not that he refused to worship, but that he refused to worship God's way. God accepted Abel's offering but rejected Cain's because obedience matters. - Cain brought an offering to God. - "And Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD." — Genesis 4:3 - The problem wasn't that Cain refused to worship. The problem was that he refused to worship God's way. - God accepted Abel's sacrifice but rejected Cain's. - "But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect." — Genesis 4:5 - Lesson: We must come to God His Way. B. Uzzah Uzzah wanted to protect the Ark of the Covenant from falling. His intentions were likely good, but he ignored God's command concerning the Ark. In reaching out to steady it, he violated God's instructions and suffered the consequences. - David was bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. That was a good thing. - When the oxen stumbled, Uzzah reached out to steady the Ark. - "And Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it..." — 2 Samuel 6:6 - His intentions were probably good. - But God had already instructed that the Ark was to be carried by the Levites and not touched. - "And God smote him there for his error..." — 2 Samuel 6:7 - Lesson: Good intentions do not cancel God's commands. C. King Saul Saul claimed he spared the best sheep and oxen so they could be sacrificed unto the Lord. His goal sounded spiritual, but God had already commanded complete obedience. Samuel reminded him, "To obey is better than sacrifice." - God commanded Saul to completely destroy Amalek. - Instead, Saul spared King Agag and kept the best animals. - Then Saul claimed he intended to sacrifice them unto the Lord. "The people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God..." — 1 Samuel 15:15 - Sounds spiritual. Sounds reasonable. But Samuel replied: "To obey is better than sacrifice..." — 1 Samuel 15:22 Lesson: A spiritual excuse does not justify disobedience. In each of these examples, the issue was not necessarily the goal. The issue was the method. They attempted to accomplish something good while disregarding what God had said. That same principle lies at the heart of Leviticus 10. Nadab and Abihu wanted to worship, but they approached God in a way He had not commanded. Their story reminds us that sincerity does not replace obedience. A good goal does not justify the wrong method. God must be worshiped God's way. Outline: I. The Cause of the Judgment: Why did it happen? "And Nadab and Abihu... offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not." — Leviticus 10:1 - They approached God in a way He had not commanded. - The issue was not the desire to worship, but the refusal to worship God's way. Cain, Uzzah, Saul, and Boromir all illustrate the same principle: - A good goal does not justify the wrong method. - God is loving, ...
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  • Leviticus 8,9 "A Life of Purpose"

    Leviticus 8,9 "A Life of Purpose"
    2026/06/13

    Leviticus 8 and 9 record the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests before the Lord. They were set apart by God for a specific purpose and called to serve Him according to His will. For believers today, this provides a beautiful picture of how we have been set apart for service. Because of Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, not only can we go into the presence of God, we can live a life that pleases and brings glory to Him. These chapters remind us that a life of obedience matters. As we faithfully follow God's calling, whether in the Great Commission, our homes, our churches, or our daily vocations, we experience the joy, peace, and purpose that come from pursuing a life of holiness.

    A special thank you to my Friend Michael Barnette for the song "All things new" and to my friend Dave Compton for the opening remarks.

    To contact me, please email me at preachtheword@zohomail.com

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  • Leviticus 6,7 "Keep the Fire Burning"

    Leviticus 6,7 "Keep the Fire Burning"
    2026/06/06
    Title: "Keep the Fire Burning" Text: Leviticus 6–7 Theme: Remain faithful and continue walking with God Leviticus 6–7 revisits the offerings already introduced in chapters 1–5, but now God gives instructions specifically to the priests. The emphasis shifts from bringing the sacrifice to maintaining the worship. The priests were responsible for handling the offerings properly, teaching God's people, and keeping the altar fire burning continually. The lesson is simple: worship is not occasional—it is ongoing. Introduction In our previous messages, we learned how sinners approach God through sacrifice, how worship shapes daily life, and how sin must be dealt with through atonement. Now God turns His attention to the priests. The sacrifices have been given, but who will tend the altar? Who will maintain the worship? Who will keep the fire burning? Leviticus 6–7 reminds us that holiness is not merely beginning a relationship with God—it is faithfully continuing in fellowship with Him. A. Continuance God desires continual worship, not occasional worship. "The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out." — Leviticus 6:13 Illustration: Keeping a Campfire Burning B. Commitment The priests were entrusted with daily responsibilities before God. "And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning..." — Leviticus 6:12 Illustration: Marriage C. Consistency Faithfulness is demonstrated through daily obedience. "This is the law of the burnt offering..." — Leviticus 6:9 Illustration: One of the greatest tools The altar fire was not maintained through occasional effort. Day after day the priests tended the altar and carried out God's instructions. In these chapters we learn that a life of holiness requires continual worship, faithful service, and guarded fellowship. I. Maintaining the Fire (6:8–13) The priests kept the altar fire burning continually. "The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out." — Leviticus 6:13 Theme: Obedience The priests were responsible for the altar. God gave specific instructions: - Remove the ashes (6:10) - Change garments (6:10–11) - Add wood every morning (6:12) - Keep the fire burning continually (6:12–13) This wasn't exciting work. It was daily work. The fire represented continual worship. The sacrifices never stopped because the people's need never stopped. Application Just as the priests maintained the altar daily, believers must cultivate daily fellowship with God through prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience. II. Ministering Faithfully (6:14–7:10) The priests faithfully carried out God's instructions regarding the offerings. “This is the law of the meat offering...” — Leviticus 6:14 “This is the law of the trespass offering...” — Leviticus 7:1 Theme: Faithfulness. These verses explain how the priests handled: - the meat offering (6:14–23) - the sin offering (6:24–30) - the trespass offering (7:1–10) Repeatedly God says: "This is the law of..." The priests were not free to improvise. The priests served God's way. Every offering had: - specific instructions - specific procedures - specific purposes The priests handled holy things. "It is most holy." — Leviticus 6:17 The phrase "most holy" appears repeatedly throughout these chapters. Application God's work is to be handled with reverence and faithfulness. Worship is not about doing what feels right but honoring God according to His Word. III. Meeting in Fellowship (Leviticus 7:11–38) The peace offering reminded Israel that God desired fellowship with His people. Through sacrifice and thanksgiving they could enjoy communion with Him. “And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings...” — Leviticus 7:11 “He shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving...” — Leviticus 7:13 Theme: Fellowship The peace offering celebrated fellowship between God and His people. God instructed how fellowship was maintained. The sacrifice had to be: - offered properly - eaten properly - treated as holy Nothing was to be careless or casual. God warned against uncleanness. "The soul that eateth... having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people." — Leviticus 7:20 Fellowship could be disrupted by uncleanness. Application Our relationship with God should never be treated casually. Fellowship is maintained when we walk in obedience, quickly deal with sin, and remain near to the Lord. Christ Connection The priests continually ministered because sacrifices continually needed to be offered. But Jesus became: - our perfect sacrifice - our great High Priest "But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood." — Hebrews 7:24 The fire never went out because God's people continually needed access to Him. Today our access is found forever in Jesus Christ. Conclusion The way of holiness is not built on occasional spiritual experiences. It is built through continual worship, faithful service, and ...
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