Numbers 6:1-21; Matthew 2:23 "Disciples of the Nazarene"
I. The Exaltation and Humiliation of the Nazarite
o Exaltation and Glory Her Nazirites were brighter than snow and whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies, Like sapphire in their appearance.—Lam. 4:7 (NKJV). And I raised up some of your sons for prophets, and some of your young men for Nazirites.—Amos 2:11
o Humiliation and Rejection Now their face is blacker than soot; they are not recognized in the streets; their skin has shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as wood.—Lam. 4:8. But you made the Nazirites drink wine, and commanded the prophets, saying, 'You shall not prophesy.'—Amos 2:12
He shall be called a Nazarene.—Mt. 2:23
II. The Ascending Success of the Nazarite
o Samson (Judg. 13:5, 7) a 'Naziraios' o Samuel (1 Sam. 1:11) o John (Lk. 1:15) o Jesus (Mt. 2:23; Jn. 19:19) the 'Nazoraios'
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...