1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:04,320 Speaker 1: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the 2 00:00:04,360 --> 00:00:07,760 Speaker 1: Ethiopian woman whom he had married, for he had married 3 00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:14,520 Speaker 1: an Ethiopian woman numbers twelve one. Dear Lord, thank you 4 00:00:14,720 --> 00:00:19,040 Speaker 1: that you are a protective father. And because you are 5 00:00:19,079 --> 00:00:21,919 Speaker 1: a protective father, I know that if there is any 6 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:24,880 Speaker 1: speech that is trying to rise up against me, you 7 00:00:24,920 --> 00:00:28,319 Speaker 1: will silence it. Thank you that when it comes to 8 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:30,680 Speaker 1: my reputation, I don't have to fight the battle on 9 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:35,479 Speaker 1: my own or try to prove myself to another. Instead, 10 00:00:35,520 --> 00:00:39,120 Speaker 1: I will keep my integrity intact. I will continue to 11 00:00:39,159 --> 00:00:41,800 Speaker 1: move and operate in love because I know that at 12 00:00:41,800 --> 00:00:45,680 Speaker 1: the end of the day, you are for me. In 13 00:00:45,720 --> 00:00:49,000 Speaker 1: the same breath, I will ask that if the same 14 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:52,160 Speaker 1: mindset that came upon Aaron and Miriam tries to descend 15 00:00:52,240 --> 00:00:56,040 Speaker 1: upon my mind, that you would silence it. I choose 16 00:00:56,080 --> 00:01:00,400 Speaker 1: to live my life with honor, humility, and holiness, and 17 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:04,160 Speaker 1: because these are my pillars, I will honor any one 18 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:07,479 Speaker 1: in a position of power, even when we don't see 19 00:01:07,520 --> 00:01:11,280 Speaker 1: eye to eye. Through this simple truth, I know that 20 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:15,560 Speaker 1: when my time comes, you will surround me with the 21 00:01:15,640 --> 00:01:20,360 Speaker 1: right people who will honor my position and authority. I 22 00:01:20,400 --> 00:01:23,920 Speaker 1: will not forget that honor is the key to elevation 23 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:28,319 Speaker 1: in your kingdom. These truths I will hold near to 24 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:35,279 Speaker 1: my heart and Jesus name, Amen. Thank you for praying 25 00:01:35,280 --> 00:01:38,920 Speaker 1: with me to day. Continue listening for an incredible Bible 26 00:01:38,959 --> 00:01:42,080 Speaker 1: story brought to you by Bible in a Year dot 27 00:01:42,120 --> 00:01:52,960 Speaker 1: com Dethine Moses. 28 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:57,760 Speaker 2: In our last story, we saw the people of Israel 29 00:01:57,880 --> 00:02:01,680 Speaker 2: grumble to God about food, and God made a point. 30 00:02:02,280 --> 00:02:06,760 Speaker 2: Their constant complaining and ungrateful spirits drove Moses to the 31 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:11,320 Speaker 2: end of himself, and God appointed seventy men to relieve 32 00:02:11,440 --> 00:02:15,519 Speaker 2: Moses of his burdens. In this story, we learn about 33 00:02:15,600 --> 00:02:19,160 Speaker 2: jealousy rearing its ugly head in the Hearts of Miriam, 34 00:02:19,480 --> 00:02:24,600 Speaker 2: Moses's sister and Aaron. The jealous hearts of Cain seek 35 00:02:24,680 --> 00:02:28,239 Speaker 2: to strike once again, but God would not allow it. 36 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:30,840 Speaker 2: As inspired by the Book of Numbers. 37 00:02:34,800 --> 00:02:36,960 Speaker 3: I'm so glad you've joined us on the Bible in 38 00:02:36,960 --> 00:02:41,359 Speaker 3: a Year podcast today, But before we get to today's episode, 39 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:43,920 Speaker 3: I want you to know that I would absolutely love 40 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:47,160 Speaker 3: to send you my daily devotional that will give you 41 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:52,000 Speaker 3: fresh encouragement every single morning and day from the moment 42 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:54,679 Speaker 3: we wake up to the moment our head finally hits 43 00:02:54,680 --> 00:02:58,880 Speaker 3: the pillow. 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In yesterday's episode, we saw how 52 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:35,680 Speaker 3: the needs of the Israelites overwhelm Moses and he was 53 00:03:35,720 --> 00:03:38,080 Speaker 3: burning out, and yet he goes to God for help. 54 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:42,400 Speaker 3: God gives him a plan and appointed seventy men to 55 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:44,880 Speaker 3: help lighten the load and to take care of the 56 00:03:44,920 --> 00:03:47,760 Speaker 3: problems and the perplexities of leading such a great nation. 57 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:51,640 Speaker 3: We also saw how God judges the people for their 58 00:03:51,720 --> 00:03:55,320 Speaker 3: ungrateful hearts and their lack of trust. By sending a plague. 59 00:03:56,200 --> 00:03:59,280 Speaker 3: God was demonstrating that though he was the provider and 60 00:03:59,280 --> 00:04:02,320 Speaker 3: would always for tech them, that he would bring punishment 61 00:04:02,400 --> 00:04:06,680 Speaker 3: to correct or discipline his children. Today will revisit a 62 00:04:06,720 --> 00:04:10,440 Speaker 3: theme that's come up many times in scripture. Sibling rivalry 63 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:13,320 Speaker 3: from canaan Abel to Joseph and his brothers is a 64 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:18,280 Speaker 3: problem almost as old as mankind. We'll hear how moses siblings, 65 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:22,360 Speaker 3: Miriam and Aaron turn against Moses, and how God deals 66 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:26,080 Speaker 3: with their attempt to usurp his leadership. Now let's hear 67 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:26,880 Speaker 3: today's reading. 68 00:04:28,040 --> 00:04:32,159 Speaker 2: Banterist's whispers could be heard in the dead of night. Miriam, 69 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:40,040 Speaker 2: Moses's sister, and Erin, spoke silently but with intensity. They gossiped, grumbled, 70 00:04:40,120 --> 00:04:44,600 Speaker 2: and complained about their brother, Moses marrying an Ethiopian for 71 00:04:44,640 --> 00:04:49,719 Speaker 2: whatever reason. Miriam boiled with anger towards Moses's wife. Yet 72 00:04:49,760 --> 00:04:53,640 Speaker 2: the true heart behind her distress was revealed in her words. 73 00:04:54,120 --> 00:04:58,520 Speaker 2: Does God only speak through Moses, she whispered, doing her 74 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:01,800 Speaker 2: best not to be heard by anyone else. He has 75 00:05:01,839 --> 00:05:06,720 Speaker 2: spoken to you, me, and plenty others here. Arin agreed 76 00:05:06,760 --> 00:05:11,480 Speaker 2: with Miriam, having been both jealous and embarrassed by Moses's 77 00:05:11,560 --> 00:05:17,239 Speaker 2: faithfulness and favor. They validated one another's words. Their hearts 78 00:05:17,240 --> 00:05:19,920 Speaker 2: had been gripped by an evil that once took over 79 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:24,640 Speaker 2: the heart of Jacob's sons towards Joseph years ago. As 80 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:28,960 Speaker 2: they spoke to others. Their dishonor for Moses increased, and 81 00:05:29,040 --> 00:05:33,960 Speaker 2: they began to so subtle doubt among the people. Though 82 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:37,800 Speaker 2: Miriam and Aaron were keeping a low profile, God could 83 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:43,120 Speaker 2: hear every word of it. Petty, childish. God looked upon 84 00:05:43,240 --> 00:05:47,560 Speaker 2: Miriam and Erin with disgust. He would not tolerate leaders 85 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:52,080 Speaker 2: driven by jealousy in contempt. Moses was a meek man. 86 00:05:52,720 --> 00:05:57,560 Speaker 2: His humility often overshadowed his strength as a leader. Therefore, 87 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:01,320 Speaker 2: it was up to God to reprimand his sins. As 88 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:04,799 Speaker 2: Miriam and Aaron were scheming amongst each other, a cloud 89 00:06:04,839 --> 00:06:09,240 Speaker 2: of smoke descended upon the tent of meeting. The air shifted, 90 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:12,800 Speaker 2: and the warm breeze turned into a sharp and frigid wind. 91 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:19,159 Speaker 2: Come out, the Lord shouted. He beckoned Moses forward and 92 00:06:19,279 --> 00:06:23,680 Speaker 2: forced Arin and Miriam out from the shadows. God spoke 93 00:06:23,760 --> 00:06:26,880 Speaker 2: to Miriam and Erin as a shepherd would to wolves. 94 00:06:27,520 --> 00:06:31,400 Speaker 2: His anger emanated from the cloud as he said, hear 95 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:36,840 Speaker 2: my words and listen carefully. When I speak to my prophets, 96 00:06:37,200 --> 00:06:40,560 Speaker 2: I come to them in dreams and visions. This is 97 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:44,680 Speaker 2: not so with Moses. He is faithful, and I speak 98 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:49,800 Speaker 2: to him clearly plainly and with no riddles. You should 99 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:53,119 Speaker 2: fear speaking about him the way you have. You should 100 00:06:53,160 --> 00:06:58,239 Speaker 2: tremble at the very thought of mistreating him. God truly 101 00:06:58,360 --> 00:07:01,760 Speaker 2: spoke as a protective father, and his anger was kindled 102 00:07:01,760 --> 00:07:04,600 Speaker 2: against the two of them, and the cloud of smoke 103 00:07:05,080 --> 00:07:10,400 Speaker 2: disappeared as quickly as it came. Silence fell upon them. 104 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:13,400 Speaker 2: As they sat in the tent. Moses could not look 105 00:07:13,440 --> 00:07:16,400 Speaker 2: them in the eyes. He tilted his head to the floor. 106 00:07:16,840 --> 00:07:21,280 Speaker 2: Heart aching from the betrayal of his closest friends. Moses 107 00:07:21,360 --> 00:07:24,280 Speaker 2: closed his eyes, thinking about what he would say next. 108 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:27,679 Speaker 2: He had never had a way with words, What would 109 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:31,000 Speaker 2: he say now? As he was thinking, he heard his 110 00:07:31,120 --> 00:07:35,559 Speaker 2: brother gas. Moses lifted his eyes and saw Erin's face 111 00:07:35,640 --> 00:07:39,239 Speaker 2: in shock. As he looked at his sister. Miriam's face 112 00:07:39,240 --> 00:07:42,600 Speaker 2: had become white as snow and her skin began to 113 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:46,560 Speaker 2: peel off her face. Miriam shrieked and cried out in 114 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:50,400 Speaker 2: pain as her entire body began to rot. Pieces of 115 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:54,520 Speaker 2: flesh pealed from Miriam's face like paper, and her fingers 116 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:58,480 Speaker 2: began to fall off one by one. Erin watched as 117 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:03,080 Speaker 2: his sister became riddled with leprosy, Unable to look any longer. 118 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:06,320 Speaker 2: He turned to Moses and shouted, my Lord, do not 119 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:11,000 Speaker 2: punish us. Her flesh is half eaten away. Aaron cried 120 00:08:11,080 --> 00:08:13,520 Speaker 2: with his face to the floor in front of Moses. 121 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:18,000 Speaker 2: Moses was just as sickened as erin. He shivered at 122 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:21,000 Speaker 2: the sight of Miriam, whose teeth had been dangling from 123 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:26,840 Speaker 2: her open mouth. Oh God, Moses shouted, please heal her, Please, 124 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:32,640 Speaker 2: Moses begged. So God did as Moses requested, and Miriam 125 00:08:32,720 --> 00:08:36,800 Speaker 2: lived outside the camp for seven days. God allowed her 126 00:08:36,840 --> 00:08:40,160 Speaker 2: to live with the outward display of her inward character. 127 00:08:41,040 --> 00:08:44,439 Speaker 2: After she had healed, she rejoined them, and the three 128 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:47,559 Speaker 2: continued to lead the people together. 129 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:55,720 Speaker 3: Today's episode begins, as acts of treachery often do, with whispers. 130 00:08:56,440 --> 00:08:59,720 Speaker 3: Miriam and Aaron, the very sister and brother of Moses, 131 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:03,680 Speaker 3: are jealous of his position. Envious Why should he get 132 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:05,920 Speaker 3: all the credit for hearing from God? They said to 133 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:09,520 Speaker 3: themselves and then to others. They were undermining the man 134 00:09:09,559 --> 00:09:12,600 Speaker 3: that God Almighty had chosen to lead his dear people. 135 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:18,240 Speaker 3: Surely their whispers were heard throughout the camp. Moses himself 136 00:09:18,280 --> 00:09:21,280 Speaker 3: may not have heard them, but God did. And the 137 00:09:21,320 --> 00:09:24,640 Speaker 3: reality is that when someone tries to undermine one that 138 00:09:24,679 --> 00:09:26,800 Speaker 3: God has called to lead his people. It's like an 139 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:31,160 Speaker 3: attack on God himself, and that will not be tolerated. 140 00:09:32,200 --> 00:09:35,120 Speaker 3: So God summons Moses and his siblings to the tent 141 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:38,880 Speaker 3: of meeting and made it very clear Moses was set 142 00:09:38,920 --> 00:09:43,439 Speaker 3: apart different from all the others. Their attempt at comparing 143 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:47,120 Speaker 3: themselves to Moses would not be taken lightly. God asked 144 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:50,160 Speaker 3: why they, knowing that Moses was chosen by God himself, 145 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:53,760 Speaker 3: had spoken against him. This is a reminder for us 146 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:57,320 Speaker 3: today to be very careful how we speak of those 147 00:09:57,920 --> 00:10:01,480 Speaker 3: who God has called to lead. In the Book of Acts, 148 00:10:01,520 --> 00:10:04,600 Speaker 3: we find a story of a pharisee named Gamaliel who 149 00:10:04,679 --> 00:10:08,160 Speaker 3: understood this. When some of the apostles were arrested for 150 00:10:08,240 --> 00:10:12,320 Speaker 3: preaching the Gospel of Christ, Gamaliel advised those in charge 151 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:15,400 Speaker 3: to let them be. If they were not from God, 152 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:19,559 Speaker 3: they would soon be gone. But if they were from God, 153 00:10:19,679 --> 00:10:23,439 Speaker 3: defying them was a dangerous, treacherous move. It could mean 154 00:10:23,480 --> 00:10:27,400 Speaker 3: they were fighting against God himself. That's what Miriam and 155 00:10:27,559 --> 00:10:31,880 Speaker 3: Aaron were doing. By undermining and criticizing Moses. They picked 156 00:10:31,880 --> 00:10:35,240 Speaker 3: a fight with God. God turned to them in anger 157 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:39,080 Speaker 3: and struck Miriam with a horrible leprosy. Her skin began 158 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:43,520 Speaker 3: to peel away. Yet Moses, once again demonstrating compassion and 159 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:47,400 Speaker 3: grace even to those opposing him, intervenes and asks God 160 00:10:47,440 --> 00:10:52,680 Speaker 3: to spare her. Because of Moses, God determines to let 161 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:56,559 Speaker 3: Miriam live and she survives. She is required to live 162 00:10:56,600 --> 00:10:59,520 Speaker 3: outside the camp for a week, but then is restored 163 00:10:59,559 --> 00:11:02,840 Speaker 3: to the commune unity and they move on continuing their 164 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:06,120 Speaker 3: journey to the Promised Land, and when we see them next, 165 00:11:06,480 --> 00:11:10,960 Speaker 3: they will arrive at Canaan. Dear God, thank you for 166 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:13,800 Speaker 3: this story, which reminds us that you call people to 167 00:11:13,960 --> 00:11:18,360 Speaker 3: leadership roles for a reason, and we are to respect 168 00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:22,160 Speaker 3: and follow those that you've put over us. Help us 169 00:11:22,200 --> 00:11:25,160 Speaker 3: to support rather than undermine, those you have called to 170 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:30,720 Speaker 3: serve you in leadership positions. In Christ's name, Amen, thank 171 00:11:30,760 --> 00:11:33,719 Speaker 3: you for listening to today's Bible in a Year podcast. 172 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:36,960 Speaker 3: I'm Jack Graham from Dallas, Texas, and before we go, 173 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:39,040 Speaker 3: I want you to know that I would love to 174 00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:42,959 Speaker 3: send you my daily devotional to give you fresh encouragement 175 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:46,640 Speaker 3: every single day. So visit Jack Graham dot org to 176 00:11:46,679 --> 00:11:50,840 Speaker 3: sign up for your PowerPoint Today devotional. That's Jack Graham 177 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:51,880 Speaker 3: dot org.