Luke 1:8-10 Part 2 of 4

One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the LORD and burn incense. While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.

 

As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot 

1 Samuel 14:40-42  Then Saul said, "Jonathan and I will stand over here, and all of you stand over there." And the people responded to Saul, "Whatever you think is best." Then Saul prayed, "O LORD, God of Israel, please show us who is guilty and who is innocent." Then they cast sacred lots, and Jonathan and Saul were chosen as the guilty ones, and the people were declared innocent. Then Saul said, "Now cast lots again and choose between me and Jonathan." And Jonathan was shown to be the guilty one.

Nehemiah 11:1  The leaders of the people were living in Jerusalem, the holy city. A tenth of the people from the other towns of Judah and Benjamin were chosen by sacred lots to live there, too, while the rest stayed where they were. And the people commended everyone who volunteered to resettle in Jerusalem.

Psalm 22:18  They divide my garments among themselves and throw dice for my clothing.

Proverbs 16:33  We may throw the dice but the LORD determines how they fall.

Proverbs 18:18  Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.

Joel 3:1-3  "At the time of those events," says the LORD, "when I restore the prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather the armies of the world into the valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will judge them for harming my people, my special possession, for scattering my people among the nations, and for dividing up my land, They threw dice to decide which of my people would be my slaves. They traded boys to obtain prostitutes and sold girls for enough wine to get drunk."

 

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