Israel: Going on with the Lord
On May 12, 1975, Stephen Kaung delivered a ministry focusing on Numbers chapter 33, which recounts the journeys of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. This chapter serves as a historical review of their travels, emphasizing the importance of history in understanding one's relationship with God. Stephen highlights two key values of history: it provides a foundation for spiritual growth and teaches valuable lessons. He encourages believers to view their spiritual lives as a continuous journey, emphasizing the need to move forward with God rather than becoming complacent. The journeys of the Israelites illustrate that spiritual growth involves multiple 'goings out' from worldly influences, akin to the Israelites leaving Egypt. Stephen stresses that these journeys were guided by God, represented by Moses and Aaron, and that believers should seek to follow God's direction rather than relying on their own momentum. He concludes by noting that the journey is collective, emphasizing the importance of the Church as a whole in moving towards spiritual maturity and the fullness of Christ.
Outline of Main Points
Introduction to Numbers chapter 33 and its significance.
Value of history in spiritual growth.
Life with God as a continuous journey.
Importance of 'goings out' from worldly influences.
God's guidance through leaders and the Holy Spirit.
Collective journey of the Church towards spiritual maturity.
1 These are the journeys of the children of Israel, which went forth out of the land of Egypt with their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron. 2 And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys by the commandment of the LORD: and these are their journeys according to their goings out.
