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KORAH - "TO REMOVE ONE’S COVERING"
(Weekly Reading>>"Numbers 16:1 to 18:32, 1 Samuel 11:14 to 12:22, 2 Timothy 2:8-4:5 - 2 John 1-13")
In the Book of Numbers we are informed of a series of rumblings and complaints throughout the camp. Someone who does not have an identity is disconnected or has an orphan’s heart. This is a lack of the Lord’s love in their life. This disorder can cause a slave-like mentality, co-dependency and/or blaming others especially leadership and those in authority for their perceived woes, all while ignoring the cost their bitterness has brought in their life and the lives of others around them.
This is exactly what happened to the Israelites. Their hearts were full of worldly idols preventing them from seeing or recognizing the freedom they had. Even though they left Egypt two years earlier their hearts were steadfast declaring whatever their vain imaginations deemed to be the truth. This was the result of their not relinquishing old fleshly cravings, as their sin had distorted the truth.
The realms of life in the Spirit are seen in the offerings of the tabernacle, understood in the priesthood and acted out in the decisions we make between clean and holy ways versus unclean and unholy ways. Obedience to God’s pattern is always a choice and will make the difference between those who walk in a sanctified life and those who choose not to. A personal relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is vital to our walk. This is our eternal protection and covering.
Sibling Rivalry of Korah, Dathan, Abiram and On Numbers 16:1-35
The Levitical families of the Kohath’s were chosen by Yahweh to be His priests. From Kohath’s firstborn son Amram, the high priest’s were appointed. Amram’s firstborn son Aaron inherited his position as high priest after his father. Kohath’s second son Izhar named his firstborn son Korah/Korach. Korah was a priest but as his father Izhar was the second born son of Kohath, Korah was never entitled to inherit the high priest position.
The Sin of Presumption
Korah forged a devious plan. He thought that if he could overthrow his cousin he could take over the high priest’s position and govern Israel. Korah’s sin was presumption.
Presume/presumption: To suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability before any proof. To take for granted that something exists or is the case. To be arrogant or impertinent enough to do (say) something. To make unjustified demands; take liberties. To unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to (superior) privileges. Behavior perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, conceited, insolent and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. Assumes a position that is not rightfully his/hers. Takes for granted or makes up fictitious accounts to appear appropriate. To undertake without permission. Presume to speak for another.
The spirit of presumption is self-opinionated, audacious, vain, overbearing, overconfident, center of attention, crewed, brash, conceited, pompous, pretentious, prideful, self-important, insecure, self-centered, disrespectful, rude, flippant, false humility, airs, persuasive, suspicious, controlling, manipulative, non-repentant, arrogant, self-worshipping, superior, egoistical and aloof.
Presumption is a Jezebel spirit. A Jezebel is a presumptuous spirit. It has no authority of its own and must usurp authority by lying, demoralizing, defaming, intimidating, placing guilt, manipulating, controlling, stealing, killing and destroying others by any means they can in order to get what they want. Its only purpose is to destroy!
The same presumption appeared within Reuben’s family. Although Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn through Leah, the firstborn status was taken away from him after he fell into sin. If left unchecked sin travels to the third and fourth generation and sadly Rueben’s grandsons Dathan, Abiram and On all went into rebellion alongside Korah as they too lusted after power. Korah planted a lie insinuating that Moses and Aaron were self-appointed leaders. This ploy allowed Korah to manipulate a dictatorship overthrow of the theocratic government to sway the people. As firstborn in their immediate families, Korah and the Rubens believed they had the democratic right to demand what they wanted. When they joined forces they believed they had the greater power to capture the leadership and take possession of the high priesthood.
Korah: The Rise of a Dictator – The Jezebel Spirit
Korah, being of the priestly side of the Levite tribe, was very influential in the camp for what he spoke seemed right to many people. His aim was to have absolute power and control over the people. Korah crafted shrewd words planting discord and doubt about Moses and Aaron’s leadership abilities. Through lies and defamation of character he was able to dictate his own self-government and coerce many to follow him. As a result two hundred and fifty influential leaders led a whole community into total rebellion. Through their covert operations they contested for something on an earthly political level and missed Yahweh’s theocratic heavenly appointments. Korah had a seducing spirit laced with pride, jealousy, envy and mockery. This made the man seem charismatic, which encouraged those likeminded to follow. This brought death into the camp and devoured all who participated in his lies of treason.
When things do not go their way the Jezebel spirit purposes to steal, kill and destroy your life including your marriage, your family, your friends, your business and ministry - regardless of your age or gender. Jesus warns believers not to tolerate, try to please or ignore the Jezebel in our midst or it will be suicidal for our life and those around us. A Jezebel spirit can operate in a male or female and lay dormant for years. Unhealed deep heart issues of bitterness will wake a Jezebel spirit and open a door of chaos and destruction to those who tolerate it in their midst. A spirit of Jezebel works with those who are the ‘gate keepers’ to gain access, using the weaker needy people to advance their infiltration (Mark 3:27). The Jezebel indulges in secret sins and operates in whoredom utilizing flattery to gain influence and prestige. In its lust for power, a Jezebel spirit will employ subtle lies to control, manipulate or cause guilt (physical or spiritual) to accomplish its goal. A Jezebel is not faithful in relationships (Proverbs 23:27-28). This spirit has no true allegiances or faithfulness. It is not looking for friendship; only control. It is sent to cause contention, dissension, confusion, and deception. The Jezebel will set one person/friend against another using crafty murmurings and gossips mixed with truth to achieve preeminence. Jezebel is a traitor (Proverbs 6:24-26; 3 John 9).
As a worldly spirit the Jezebel is street wise and carnal in nature, not afraid to use sensual innuendoes to create soul ties: physical, emotional and/or spiritual. The Jezebel is continually on the prowl and always on the go, which makes them seem charismatic. Its self-energy acts like a magnet when entering a room as they like being the center of attention. They may up and move on a whim to different communities, towns or congregations from one end of the country to the other in order to satisfy its insidious driving spirit.
Jezebels cling to bitterness through past hurts, wounds, rejection, abuse, abandonment, insecurities or rebellion and twist the truth in order to gain access to others. Since bitterness is often a reaction to a perceived and imagined injustice, that spirit will provoke the person to react against all authority whether just or unjust. In their own home they have no family life or stability. Often it is their pride that is wounded especially when they feel they are overlooked for recognition and honor. They are jealous for those more gifted than themselves or those who receive honor and acceptance. They allow self-pity to set in carefully disguised as false humility. This is a façade for the deeply rooted bitterness. These same issues thrust Lucifer out of the Garden. He wanted the honor Jesus had.
As a very manipulative and deceptive spirit, the Jezebel targets key leadership and plants subtle doubt through Ahab partners in order to remove certain people so as to promote their own agenda. The Jezebel’s goal is to gain confidence of the leader and to discredit or de-throne anyone standing in their way, even if it is the pastor’s wife. To the unsuspecting it will seem incredible that this fine person could have anything but the highest of motives, but he or she does. A Jezebel moves in the spiritual realm thus seems very religious and appears to be the most spiritual person you have ever known. By slanting the truth, they share seemingly significant spiritual insights into situations. They may resort to dreams or visions to further forge their report. These acumens are shared with the sheep but not with the pastor. Those whose ears are easily tickled by a strange voice will always be found listening. This fosters an undercurrent that will lead many astray (John 10:5).
continues tomorrow...
KORAH - "TO REMOVE ONE’S COVERING"
(Weekly Reading>>"Numbers 16:1 to 18:32, 1 Samuel 11:14 to 12:22, 2 Timothy 2:8-4:5 - 2 John 1-13")
In the Book of Numbers we are informed of a series of rumblings and complaints throughout the camp. Someone who does not have an identity is disconnected or has an orphan’s heart. This is a lack of the Lord’s love in their life. This disorder can cause a slave-like mentality, co-dependency and/or blaming others especially leadership and those in authority for their perceived woes, all while ignoring the cost their bitterness has brought in their life and the lives of others around them.
This is exactly what happened to the Israelites. Their hearts were full of worldly idols preventing them from seeing or recognizing the freedom they had. Even though they left Egypt two years earlier their hearts were steadfast declaring whatever their vain imaginations deemed to be the truth. This was the result of their not relinquishing old fleshly cravings, as their sin had distorted the truth.
The realms of life in the Spirit are seen in the offerings of the tabernacle, understood in the priesthood and acted out in the decisions we make between clean and holy ways versus unclean and unholy ways. Obedience to God’s pattern is always a choice and will make the difference between those who walk in a sanctified life and those who choose not to. A personal relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is vital to our walk. This is our eternal protection and covering.
Deuteronomy 8:11 "Be careful not to forget the Lord your God by not keeping all His Laws which I am telling you today."
1 John 2:4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
1 John 2:4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Sibling Rivalry of Korah, Dathan, Abiram and On Numbers 16:1-35
“Now Korah/Korach the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi” (Num. 16:1).
The Levitical families of the Kohath’s were chosen by Yahweh to be His priests. From Kohath’s firstborn son Amram, the high priest’s were appointed. Amram’s firstborn son Aaron inherited his position as high priest after his father. Kohath’s second son Izhar named his firstborn son Korah/Korach. Korah was a priest but as his father Izhar was the second born son of Kohath, Korah was never entitled to inherit the high priest position.
Numbers 16:1 “Now Korah the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men; and they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown.”
The Sin of Presumption
Numbers 16:2-3 “And they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown. They gathered together against Moses and Aaron, and said to them, ‘You take too much upon yourselves, for all the congregation is holy, every one of them, and the LORD/Yahweh is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD/Yahweh?’”
Korah forged a devious plan. He thought that if he could overthrow his cousin he could take over the high priest’s position and govern Israel. Korah’s sin was presumption.
Presume/presumption: To suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability before any proof. To take for granted that something exists or is the case. To be arrogant or impertinent enough to do (say) something. To make unjustified demands; take liberties. To unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to (superior) privileges. Behavior perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, conceited, insolent and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. Assumes a position that is not rightfully his/hers. Takes for granted or makes up fictitious accounts to appear appropriate. To undertake without permission. Presume to speak for another.
The spirit of presumption is self-opinionated, audacious, vain, overbearing, overconfident, center of attention, crewed, brash, conceited, pompous, pretentious, prideful, self-important, insecure, self-centered, disrespectful, rude, flippant, false humility, airs, persuasive, suspicious, controlling, manipulative, non-repentant, arrogant, self-worshipping, superior, egoistical and aloof.
Presumption is a Jezebel spirit. A Jezebel is a presumptuous spirit. It has no authority of its own and must usurp authority by lying, demoralizing, defaming, intimidating, placing guilt, manipulating, controlling, stealing, killing and destroying others by any means they can in order to get what they want. Its only purpose is to destroy!
The same presumption appeared within Reuben’s family. Although Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn through Leah, the firstborn status was taken away from him after he fell into sin. If left unchecked sin travels to the third and fourth generation and sadly Rueben’s grandsons Dathan, Abiram and On all went into rebellion alongside Korah as they too lusted after power. Korah planted a lie insinuating that Moses and Aaron were self-appointed leaders. This ploy allowed Korah to manipulate a dictatorship overthrow of the theocratic government to sway the people. As firstborn in their immediate families, Korah and the Rubens believed they had the democratic right to demand what they wanted. When they joined forces they believed they had the greater power to capture the leadership and take possession of the high priesthood.
Korah: The Rise of a Dictator – The Jezebel Spirit
Korah, being of the priestly side of the Levite tribe, was very influential in the camp for what he spoke seemed right to many people. His aim was to have absolute power and control over the people. Korah crafted shrewd words planting discord and doubt about Moses and Aaron’s leadership abilities. Through lies and defamation of character he was able to dictate his own self-government and coerce many to follow him. As a result two hundred and fifty influential leaders led a whole community into total rebellion. Through their covert operations they contested for something on an earthly political level and missed Yahweh’s theocratic heavenly appointments. Korah had a seducing spirit laced with pride, jealousy, envy and mockery. This made the man seem charismatic, which encouraged those likeminded to follow. This brought death into the camp and devoured all who participated in his lies of treason.
Revelation 2:20 “Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.”
When things do not go their way the Jezebel spirit purposes to steal, kill and destroy your life including your marriage, your family, your friends, your business and ministry - regardless of your age or gender. Jesus warns believers not to tolerate, try to please or ignore the Jezebel in our midst or it will be suicidal for our life and those around us. A Jezebel spirit can operate in a male or female and lay dormant for years. Unhealed deep heart issues of bitterness will wake a Jezebel spirit and open a door of chaos and destruction to those who tolerate it in their midst. A spirit of Jezebel works with those who are the ‘gate keepers’ to gain access, using the weaker needy people to advance their infiltration (Mark 3:27). The Jezebel indulges in secret sins and operates in whoredom utilizing flattery to gain influence and prestige. In its lust for power, a Jezebel spirit will employ subtle lies to control, manipulate or cause guilt (physical or spiritual) to accomplish its goal. A Jezebel is not faithful in relationships (Proverbs 23:27-28). This spirit has no true allegiances or faithfulness. It is not looking for friendship; only control. It is sent to cause contention, dissension, confusion, and deception. The Jezebel will set one person/friend against another using crafty murmurings and gossips mixed with truth to achieve preeminence. Jezebel is a traitor (Proverbs 6:24-26; 3 John 9).
As a worldly spirit the Jezebel is street wise and carnal in nature, not afraid to use sensual innuendoes to create soul ties: physical, emotional and/or spiritual. The Jezebel is continually on the prowl and always on the go, which makes them seem charismatic. Its self-energy acts like a magnet when entering a room as they like being the center of attention. They may up and move on a whim to different communities, towns or congregations from one end of the country to the other in order to satisfy its insidious driving spirit.
Jezebels cling to bitterness through past hurts, wounds, rejection, abuse, abandonment, insecurities or rebellion and twist the truth in order to gain access to others. Since bitterness is often a reaction to a perceived and imagined injustice, that spirit will provoke the person to react against all authority whether just or unjust. In their own home they have no family life or stability. Often it is their pride that is wounded especially when they feel they are overlooked for recognition and honor. They are jealous for those more gifted than themselves or those who receive honor and acceptance. They allow self-pity to set in carefully disguised as false humility. This is a façade for the deeply rooted bitterness. These same issues thrust Lucifer out of the Garden. He wanted the honor Jesus had.
As a very manipulative and deceptive spirit, the Jezebel targets key leadership and plants subtle doubt through Ahab partners in order to remove certain people so as to promote their own agenda. The Jezebel’s goal is to gain confidence of the leader and to discredit or de-throne anyone standing in their way, even if it is the pastor’s wife. To the unsuspecting it will seem incredible that this fine person could have anything but the highest of motives, but he or she does. A Jezebel moves in the spiritual realm thus seems very religious and appears to be the most spiritual person you have ever known. By slanting the truth, they share seemingly significant spiritual insights into situations. They may resort to dreams or visions to further forge their report. These acumens are shared with the sheep but not with the pastor. Those whose ears are easily tickled by a strange voice will always be found listening. This fosters an undercurrent that will lead many astray (John 10:5).
continues tomorrow...