NUMBER SIX (6-1)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) The number 6 symbolizes man and human weakness, the evils of Satan and the manifestation of sin. Man was created on the sixth day. Men are appointed 6 days to labor. A Hebrew slave was to serve 6 years and be released in the 7th year. Six years were appointed for the land to be sown and harvested. The number 6 is associated with Satan in his temptation of Jesus. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 6 can be found in the Bible.

1. The number 6 and imperfection

a) When twelve (the number of governmental perfection) is divided, it indicates imperfection in rule and administration. Solomon's throne had six steps (1 Kings 10:19), and his kingdom was soon divided. The twelve loaves of the Shew Bread were divided into two sixes (Leviticus 24:6), and the Twelve Tribes were divided tribes.
 
b) Abraham's six intercessions for Sodom (Genesis 18) marked man's imperfection in prayer, which falls short of that of the Divine Intercessor.



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