When I see the wicked breaking your law, I am filled with anger.

Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, each took his fire pan, put live coals in it, added incense, and presented it to the LORD. But this fire was not holy, because the LORD had not commanded them to present it.

Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the LORD was speaking about when he said, 'All who serve me must respect my holiness; I will reveal my glory to my people.' " But Aaron remained silent.

So the men of Beth Shemesh said, "Who can stand before the LORD, this holy God? Where can we send him to get him away from us?"

and so that place has been called Perez Uzzah ever since. David was furious because the LORD had punished Uzzah in anger.

Then David was afraid of the LORD and said, "How can I take the Covenant Box with me now?"

(SEE 24:7)

(SEE 24:7)

Mushi had three sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth. These are the families of the Levites.

"Go and consult the LORD for me and for the people who still remain in Israel and Judah. Find out about the teachings of this book. The LORD is angry with us because our ancestors have not obeyed the word of the LORD and have not done what this book says must be done."

and you repented and humbled yourself before me, tearing your clothes and weeping, when you heard how I threatened to punish Jerusalem and its people. I have heard your prayer,

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

I was left there alone, watching this amazing vision. I had no strength left, and my face was so changed that no one could have recognized me.

Then a hand took hold of me and raised me to my hands and knees; I was still trembling.

I hear all this, and I tremble; my lips quiver with fear. My body goes limp, and my feet stumble beneath me. I will quietly wait for the time to come when God will punish those who attack us.

So then, dear friends, as you always obeyed me when I was with you, it is even more important that you obey me now while I am away from you. Keep on working with fear and trembling to complete your salvation,

The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, "I am trembling and afraid!"

Let us be thankful, then, because we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe;

because our God is indeed a destroying fire.

When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. He placed his right hand on me and said, "Don't be afraid! I am the first and the last.

I am the living one! I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. I have authority over death and the world of the dead.