Britt Thompson O’Neal Church of Christ February 17, 2019 Lessons from Aaron Britt Thompson O’Neal Church of Christ February 17, 2019

Who was Aaron? Life is described in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers Son of Amran and Jochebed Brother of Moses and Miriam Chosen to be spokesman for Moses (Exodus 4:10-17) Aaron’s Rod (Exodus 7:1-12, 19-20, 8:5-6, 16-17) Moses’ right hand man Helped to lead exodus from Egypt Chief Priest 123 years old when he died (Numbers 33:39)

The Defeat of Amalek Exodus 17:8-13 Aaron and Hur held hands of Moses to defeat Amalek Worked together to defeat the enemy Helped Moses when he was weak Did whatever it took

Galatians 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. Matthew 25:35-40 35 For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; 36 naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink? 38 And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’

The Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-14; 19-25 Aaron was left in charge Aaron lost faith and fell to pressure of people Creation of golden calf = worshiping idols Aaron throws blame on Israelites Aaron did not lead

James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Aaron Follows God’s Instructions Leviticus 8:36 Obedience of Aaron to God Aaron follows God’s instructions exactly

Ephesians 6:1-3 Luke 11:28 John 8:12 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), 3 so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. Luke 11:28 But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it John 8:12 Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.

God Kills Aaron’s Sons Leviticus 10:1-3 Sons of Aaron went against God’s wishes God killed Nadab and Abihu for disobedience Aaron kept silent, not speaking out against God

Proverbs 14:12 Deuteronomy 28:15 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Deuteronomy 28:15 “But it shall come about, if you do not obey the Lord your God, to observe to do all His commandments and His statutes with which I charge you today, that all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:

Death of Aaron Numbers 20:7-13, 22-29 Aaron and Moses went against God’s command Was told to speak, not strike rock Aaron and Israelites denied entrance to promised land Aaron stripped of garments of high priest God killed Aaron for his disobedience Spared Moses Israelites mourned for 30 days

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’

Are we leaders or followers? A Follower vs. A Leader Helped Moses when addressing Pharoah Aaron essential in exodus from Egypt First high priest Did not step up as a leader (Exodus 32:25) Are we leaders or followers?

God’s Plan of Salvation Hear Acts 18:8 Believe John 3:16; Mark 16:16; Acts 16:31 Confess Matthew 10:32-33; Romans 10:9-10 Repent Matthew 4:17; Acts 2:38; Luke 13:3; Acts 8:22 Be Baptized Mark 16:14-20; John 3:3, 5-8; Romans 6:4; I Peter 3:21; Acts 2:38 Live a Faithful Life Revelation 2:10