Devotional: 1 Chronicles 24:1-31

Today’s passage: 1 Chronicles 24:1-31

Helpful thoughts:

• The account of Nadab and Abihu can be found in Leviticus 10:1-3.
• Priestly duties were divided into 24 divisions among the descendants of Eleazar and Ithamar.
  • They served for two weeks a year or for a month every two years.
    • This time frame is noted in the service of John the Baptist’s father, Zechariah (Luke 1:8-9).
• In order to divide the duties, they cast lots and trusted the sovereign will of the Lord.

Questions to consider:

1. Though the New Testament never commands or encourages the use of casting lots for making decisions today, what can the church learn about they way we function from a passage like this? (1 Corinthians 14:40)  If we approach things haphazardly, what might the results be?
2. Had there not been order and direction given, what might have resulted between the families of the Levites?  How could their relationships have been affected?
3. How would dividing the responsibilities help ensure the work was done well?  If only half, or a quarter, or even fewer of the Levites did the work, what would have resulted?  What would become of the quality of their work?  What might happen to their joy in service, etc.?