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Separation and Service

Thoughts on Numbers VI and VII

Hudson Taylor · 1832–1905

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Hudson Taylor’s exposition of Numbers 6 and 7 — the Nazarite’s separation to God, the threefold priestly blessing, and the princes’ freewill offerings — read as a pattern of consecration, blessing, and “princely service.” Written by the founder of the China Inland Mission, it turns two easily-skipped chapters of the law into a searching study of belonging wholly to God.

The first twenty-one verses of Numb. vi. give us an account of the institution and ordinances of the order of Nazarites. And let us note at the outset that this institution, like every other good and perfect gift, came from above; that God Himself gave this privilege—unasked—to His people; thereby showing His desire that "whosoever will" of His people may be brought into closest relationship…
From Separation to God
  1. 1 Introductory 3 min
  2. 2 Separation to God 22 min
  3. 3 The Blessing of God 31 min
  4. 4 Princely Service 23 min