The Covenant of Levi
The book of Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament Law. In the book of Malachi was mentions the Covenant of Levi, and also mention in the book of Malachi those who teach the law of God they are been teaching partial in the law. The book of Malachi mentions those who’s robbing God, they polluted the altar, corrupted the Covenant of Levi, and they stumble many, they use the partial in the law.
Malachi 2:8 (KJV)
But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the Lord of hosts.
Malachi 2:9 (KJV)
Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law.
Why is it partial in the law? The duty of the Levi has many rules, regulations and forbidden law that they should not do. The law of God we must teach it right to the people without partiality. There are some laws in the Old Testament that we still abide today and there are some of the laws that we are not allowed to meddle with. One of them that we are not allowed to meddling with the Covenant of Levi.
The Covenant of Levi is forbidden to rule the Rod of Aaron this is why God told them to place it inside the Ark of the Covenant- Aaron the Levite Priest.
What is partiality that Malachi mentions about? The book of Malachi says…ye have corrupted the Covenant of Levi.
The Covenant of Levi duty is to follow the command law of God. There many warning in the law of God that the children of Israel not allowed to meddling the Ark of the Covenant of Levi. The Levi’s are assign to maintain the “Tabernacle of God” the Levi’s the only one who can carry the Ark of the Covenant.
1 Chron. 15:2 (KJV)
Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.
WARNINGS TO THOSE ARE NOT PART OF THE COVENANT OF LEVI!
If you are stranger you’re not allowed to use the tithe and offering of incense. If you are not seed of Aaron-Levites Priest you’re not allowed to claim this Rod of Aaron. If you have the spirit of Korah and his company you’re not allowed to rule the Rod of Aaron. This is the main reasons God gave orders to Moses to place the Rod of Aaron inside the Ark of the Covenant because God chosen Aaron’s rod that budded. In the book of Hebrew was recorded again in order to remind the Rod of Aaron that it budded Hebrew 9:4
Numbers 16:40 (KJV)
To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the Lord said to him by the hand of Moses.
Numbers 17:6 (KJV)
And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods.
Numbers 17:8 (KJV)
And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.
The five books of Moses are the most important setting of the message. God established those laws in order to abide today and again there some law that we are not allowed to meddle and claiming that is not ours to keep!
The duty of the Covenant of Levi you must read all the regulation, rules, and forbidden law in order for you to understand what Malachi mention who is robbing God. If you don’t know who are the Covenant of Levi you don’t know who is robbing God.
The duty of the Covenant of Levi they feed the poor on those chosen gates. God has to choose the Gates before they can even offer the offering the tithes and various offering. Why God has to choose the gates? In order the works of God must recognize on those chosen nations of Israel. Today whether you believe it or not the chosen place is the main topic all over the world today that is Jerusalem where God choose the “FINAL PLACE” to record His name Jesus Christ.
Jesus told the apostles to “tarry means wait” in the city of Jerusalem. This is the last resting place where the name of Jesus rests his name forever physical and spiritual. Exodus 20:24 I will record my name
Luke 24:49 (KJV)
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
The book of Malachi reminds them about the Law of Moses. The Law of Moses receives law from God. He was instructed to make a pattern of the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle God chosen the Covenant of Levi to minister unto him for ever I Chronicles 15:2. The Covenant of Levi they are the only who allowed to carry the Ark of the Covenant that is why you and I we are not allowed to claim this type of account using the tithe as a personal income.
The book of Malachi takes them back again, and remind them what is written and, the duty of the Covenant of Levi because he mention the Law of Moses. The laws of Moses are five books that contain many rules, regulations, and forbidden law that they are not allowed doing partiality in the law.
Malachi 4:4 (KJV)
Remember ye the Law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.
The Covenant of Levi –Aaron the Levite Priest Duty is to feed the poor. Tithing is commanded by the law called the order of Aaron. This is the main reason Jesus Christ should rise after the Order of Melchisedec “NOT” the Order of Aaron.
Hebrews 7:11 (KJV)
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
The Old Testament Law God made it so hard, and how He designs the pattern of the duty of the Leviticus priests duty. Every inch, every measurement, the right chosen place, they must exactly do. If they offer it in a wrong area, wrong place, wrong animals that are unclean they profaned the name of God.
The results of this violations can cause them famine, war, earthquake, and the plagues that what happen to Korah. That is why when we see the Ark of the Covenant it reminds what was happening from the past if they violated the order of Aaron.
Numbers 16:40 (KJV)
To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the Lord said to him by the hand of Moses.
Numbers 16:49 (KJV)
Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah.
Numbers 26:9 (KJV)
And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the Lord:
Numbers 26:10 (KJV)
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.
Rev. 22:18 (KJV)
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Now we can understand why the book of Revelation mention this scriptures again it is related the Covenant of Levi. No man can use the Rod of God not unless you are chosen one.
The Rod of Aaron is to rule the nation of Israel in order to record the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. This is called the Spirit Works Image of God through the children of Israel.
The Covenant Name must recognize on those chosen land that God chosen. The reason, why all the various offering, including the tithe offering, must offer only to those chosen lands simply because not to cause any problem when it comes who is One God.
Deut. 6:4 (KJV)
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:
Remember Satan wants to be higher than God. That is why God design the setting of the Original Tent Tabernacle in order for Satan will not able to copy the procedures of the Covenant of Levi.
In other word if you are not knowledgeable about the One True God you will be deceive if you trying to find out who is God is. That is why God made Heaven and Earth to establish the location in Jerusalem. Our mansion will be located in Spiritual Jerusalem and the Physical Jerusalem is our main quarters where God chosen to place and record His name there.
That is why Jesus quotes the first commandment and reminds them the works of the Father started in those chosen gates to give the tithes given to Levi, and feed the stranger, widow, fatherless
Mark 12:29 (KJV)
And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
Deut. 14:23 (KJV)
And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.
Deut. 26:12 (KJV)
When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;
The Works of God chosen twelve nations to feed the poor, stranger, widow, and Levi beginning to those chosen gates, chosen place. Jesus ministry is to feed the poor in spirit, physical food and spiritual food.
The tithe never had been money. It is food! Jesus mentions and itemizes the tithe as tithe of mint, tithe of anise, tithe of cummin.
Matthew 23:23 (KJV)
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
As you can read the book of Matthew nothing but curse that Jesus spoken to those people who abuse the Covenant of Levi, they use the extortion of this account of Levi. They did not follow all the rules neglecting the poor. The Shepherd feed themselves instead of feeding the flock.
The book of Ezekiel 34:8 mentions those false teachers using the account of the Covenant of Levi.
Matthew 23:25 (KJV)
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
Using the account of Levi as the personal business transaction is to gain wealth is not very wise to do. We love God to do fulfill the need of a person. Remember the Apostles works while they are working for Jesus.
The Apostles took contribution not tithe. The contribution of the church is given to the poor. The apostles never kept those contributions for them self.
Romans 15:26 (KJV)
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Paul the Apostle of Jesus Christ wrote the book of Corinthians. He let them know that when he preaches the gospel of Christ make sure he doesn’t abuse his power.
Paul letting the Corinthian knows…I make the gospel of Christ without charge. Paul says I abuse not my power in the gospel
1 Cor. 9:18 (KJV)
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
Paul also wrote the Thessalonians book to make them aware if person don’t work, he don’t eat.
2 Thes. 3:10 (KJV)
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Paul also wrote the book of Timothy to make sure they work and provide his own house not depending someone else account.
1 Tim. 5:8 (KJV)
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
The God of Israel laid all the foundation called basic law in order for us to maintain our household today. The only thing we are not allowed to claim is the Levi’s Rod. We cannot changes the setting of the Tabernacle because Jesus Christ must fulfill this type of Rod in order to pass it on to the Gentiles. Our Rod is in the Name of Jesus Christ now.
We can apply the basic principle of giving without any limitation helping the brother and sister to feed those are hungry, feed the poor in every places we want to help because we are now “carry” the name of Jesus in baptism, repentance, and God gave us the Rod called Holy Ghost.
BASIC PRINCIPLE:
God commanded Moses to teach the basic principle financial, dietary, moral laws this is called faith, mercy, judgment, and law.
The Old Testament financial law Deut.15:6…you are allowed to lend NOT to borrow. The New Testament owe no man Romans 13:8
In other words if you want to become a pasturing the church and you wanted to build church. The main thing you don’t want to do is to borrow money. If you borrow money you will put yourself in debt as everybody else. Makes sure the building church is paid off in order for you to help the poor that comes to your door.
God uses food in order to minister to them. When you use food to feed the poor comes to your door they will be back because they can recognize whose helping them.
The same way if you are a leader of one nation you should not borrow but you can lend why?
In order for you to reign many nations, God wants you to be a Head Not a Tail! Deut.28:44
Deut. 15:6 (KJV)
For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
Jesus gave the same instruction saying…lend, hoping for nothing, your reward shall be great!
Luke 6:35 (KJV)
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
This is the Covenant of Levi duty to feed the poor. Jesus command feed the poor, do good to your enemies, lend, hoping for nothing. Owe no man!
Jesus Christ fulfills the Covenant Name Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Father’s Name works of the Spirit-The Covenant of Levi depend on the Works of God.
John 5:43 (KJV)
I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
Son – The Word made of Flesh I Timothy 3:16
Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Holy Ghost – Rod of Righteousness
John 14:26 (KJV)
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
God requires blood to redeem His own people, note: money will not bleed, that is why God requires the blood of the Lamb to offer sacrifice in the Old Testament. Jesus Christ fulfill this type of Law John identifies The Lamb of God.
This is main reason, why God requires food of the land of produce, flock, herd, simply, because the medicine can be found on those trees, herb as a healing for our body. Jesus is the healer of our body and soul.
Leviticus 27:30 (KJV)
And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord's: it is holy unto the Lord.
Leviticus 27:32 (KJV)
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.
Everything that Moses written five books are identifies the Creator. Ephe.3:9 Who Created all things by Jesus Christ. This is why Jesus reminds all the scriptures that had been said from the Old Testament that He is the Creator.
Jesus said…
John 5:46 (KJV)
For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.
Jesus reminds all the written law of Moses, all the prophets, and the book of Psalms concerning about Jesus Christ according to this verse.
Luke 24:44 (KJV)
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Luke 24:44
The Order of Aaron which is called the Covenant of Levi as Malachi mentions who is robbing God? Jesus Christ fulfills the both law of the Old and New.
Jesus rise after the Order of Melchisedec but, NOT THE ORDER OF AARON! Hebrew 7:11
Written by: Victoria
