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2. Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion Numbers 16

3. Who were the rebels? Korah – a Levite (Exodus 6:21) Dathan, Abiram and On – Reubenites 250 leaders – representatives of the congregation. All of them were obviously envious (James 3:14-16) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion

4. What were the complaints? Moses and Aaron have set themselves over Israel. (Numbers 16:3, 13) Moses has failed to bring Israel to the Promised Land. (Numbers 16:14) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion

5. Characteristics of the Rebels: They want authority, but they will not submit to authority themselves. (Numbers 6:12; Matthew 8:5-10) They do not appreciate the works of God. (Psalm 106:7) They do not appreciate their position. (Numbers 16:8-9) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion

6. The Response of Moses: Moses calls on God. (Numbers 16:4-5) He points out the rebels’ disdain for their God-given work. (Numbers 16:9) He declares that their rebellion is against God! (Numbers 16:11) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion

7. God’s Response to the Rebellion: God shows His glory to the congregation. (Numbers 16:19) God prepares to destroy the entire congregation, but Moses intercedes. (Numbers 16:21-30) God causes the earth to swallow up the households of Korah, Dathan & Abiram. (Numbers 16:31-33) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion

8. God’s Response to the Rebellion: God sends down fire to consume the 250 rebels. (Numbers 16:35) God orders a memorial to be erected as a warning to those who would rebel. (Numbers 16:36-40) We need the learn not to rebel against God ordained authority! We need the learn not to rebel against God ordained authority! Israel DID NOT LEARN this lesson! (Numbers 16:45-50) Israel DID NOT LEARN this lesson! (Numbers 16:45-50) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion

9. Let us deplore the attitude of Korah! (Jude 8-12) Let us honor & respect God’s chosen leaders: In government (Rom. 13:1; 1 Peter 2:17) In the home (Ephesians 6:1-2; 5:23, 33) In the church (Acts 20:28; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Timothy 5:19-20; Luke 17:3) Honoring God’s Leaders Lessons from Korah’s Rebellion