PHINEHAS Zealous for his God

Snapshot… Phinehas’ Zeal Phinehas’ Wisdom Phinehas’ Legacy Acting on God’s behalf Num 25, Psa 106 Phinehas’ Wisdom Care in Ecclesial work Josh 22 Phinehas’ Legacy Amazing guidance of the Ecclesia Psalms of the Son’s of Korah

Family of Aaron Aaron Nadab Abihu Eleazar Phinehas Ithamar Lev 10v1-11 Phinehas 1st occurs in Exodus 6 – Genealogy of Aaron and Moses…finishes with Phinehas! Lev 10v1-11 Ex 6v25

If you can’t curse the family of God…teach them to be like the world! Doctrine of Balaam “Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.” (Num 31v16) “O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that you might know the righteousness of God” (Micah 6v5) “But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.” (Rev 2v14) If you can’t curse the family of God…teach them to be like the world! Next time Phinehas enters the record is Numbers 25… carefully note the CONTEXT from Num 22 = Story of Balaam! Balaam’s impact on Israel was HUGE … a lesson for us today!

Teach them to be like the world… Practice of Balaam Teach them to be like the world… “The daughters of Moab called” CR Gen 6v2 “Joined to Baal-peor” God’s bride commits fornication (Hos 9v10, 1 Cor 6v13-20) Num 25…the impact of bad doctrine…bad practice “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall…There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful…Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry” (1 Cor 10v8, 11-12)

Are we learning the ways of the world??

The Righteousness of God “Speak unto all the heads of the people; and let them slay the men that were joined to Baal-peor; and hang them up1 before Yahweh, against the sun2“ Impale, execute (LXX “crucify” Heb 6v6) Public display (2 Sam 12v12) “His righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the nations” (Psa 98v2, Rom 3v25-26)

Moses Compromised “One of the children of Israel” = One of the heads (Num 25v14) “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine…. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality” (1 Tim 5v17-20)

Phinehas’ Godly Zeal Phinehas “was zealous with my zeal” (v11) “In my jealousy” God’s character in action (Exo 34v14-16 CR v6-7) “My Covenant of Peace” Phinehas acts like God (Heb 13v20) Mal 2v4-7: “My covenant was with him of life and peace…the law of truth was in his mouth, he walked with me in peace and equity” Isa 54 (v10, 17): “The covenant of my peace not removed” Psa 106v30-31: “Counted to him for righteousness”

Everlasting Priesthood “Made Atonement” (Lev 10v3, Rom 3v25-26) God vindicated. See Psa 45v4-7(Psalm of Sons of Korah) FROM “the door of tabernacle” (Num 25v6-7) “Door of Tabernacle” Place of offerings (Lev 1-4, 8, 12 etc) Atonement = Forgiveness Place God’s glory appears (Ex 29v42, Dt 31v15) “For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace1 and glory2: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly” (Psalm 84)

People who value reconciliation! Doorkeeper Doorkeepers in our Ecclesias? “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” (Matt 5v24) People who value reconciliation!

Phinehas’ Wisdom Joshua 22 Reuben, Gad & Manasseh keep promise (Num 32) Build an altar (v10) “Children of Israel ‘heard say’…” v11 Sent Phinehas…with all the HEADS (Num 25)! Charge brethren with idolatry? v16-20 Dt 13v14 “Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you”

Phinehas’ Wisdom Joshua 22 Phinehas hears Truth. v30 Phinehas’ Legacy = 2 Tim 2v19-26

Power of Phinehas Phinehas showed God’s character… Merciful, atoning, peaceful, reconciler, a father Strict and decisive on wilful sin “Behold the goodness and severity of God” “Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.” (Psa 85)

Phinehas’ Legacy 1 Chron 9v19-21 Sons of Korah stood against their father (Num 16) Phinehas became their “father”! Kept door of the tabernacle (CR Num 25v6) 1 Sam 1v1  1 Chron 6v33-39 Samuel was a Son of Korah! 1 Sam 3v11-19

Psalms of the Sons of Korah (Book 2) Psalm 84 Psalm 85 Psalm 87 (Book 3) *Both Psa 46 and 88 have the inscription too, but according to J Thirtle these Psalms have a repeated superscription and so are not of the sons of Korah

Psalms of Legacy “Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following” (Psa 48) “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.” (Psa 85)

Psalms of Legacy “The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob*. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah…. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.” (Psa 87) * CR Num 24v5

“His seed after him” John 2v14-17 John 10v7-9 “The zeal of thine (God’s) house hath eaten me (Jesus) up.” Strict and decisive on sin John 10v7-9 “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved” Merciful, atoning, peaceful, reconciler

Everlasting Priesthood “Yahweh said unto my Adon, Sit at my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool…The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.” (Psa 110v1-4) Heb 7v21, 24-28, 8v1, 9v11-12, Heb 10v12-14, 26-27, 29, 12v2 “Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Heb 13v20-21)

THM… Take Home Messages… Phinehas’ legacy is his ZEAL/PASSION for God We need to stand for RIGHT doctrine & practice Be equally ZEALOUS for TRUTH and MERCY Stand at the door and call people IN Watch over those who have NO FAMILY By GRACE we can share God’s Covenant of Peace