According to Genesis 10:21, the Hebrews were descendents of Eber whose grandfather was Shem, son of Noah, whom the Lord found favor on, Genesis 6:8-9. The father of this nation was called out of Ur, as God promised Abraham a great land with countless offspring, Genesis 12:1-3. The formation of Israel neared completion through Jacob, Genesis 32:22-30, whose 12 sons formed the 12 tribes mentioned in Numbers 1. Despite God’s attempts, introducing the 10 commandments as a guide for life in Exodus 20:1-17, holiness faded into sin 12 chapters later.
Not much has changed today as God is watching daily from the sidelines in heaven, scratching his head at similar selfish acts. God’s efforts to set Israel apart from the rest of the world through the covenant of circumcision failed. Thus, plan 2 was necessary, sending His one and only son to earth, to be sin for mankind so that righteousness could be restored, 2 Corinthians 5:21. When holiness faded, Jesus stood up, hitting a spiritual home run by offering his life as a living sacrifice for sin, Hebrews 9:26-28.
by Jay Mankus
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