Mar 19, 2024
NUMBERS 17-18:
Yesterday we heard another dramatic chapter in
Israel's history: The rebellion of Korah, Dathan and Abiram. They
must have been included in those who refused to go to the Promised
Land, but then they had the gall to find fault with Moses that he
didn't lead them to that land. It is also incredible that
God...
Mar 18, 2024
NUMBERS 16:
In
Numbers 15, we found out that there were sacrifices that could be
made for unintentional sins— whether done by the whole community or
by an individual. But there was no sacrifice to cover an
intentional sin— such as working on the Sabbath, as was so clearly
illustrated by the man who gathered wood on...
Mar 17, 2024
NUMBERS 15:
Yesterday in Numbers 14 we heard the very
important and dramatic story: The people of Israel became unworthy
to enter the Promised Land because of their stubborn unbelief. In
the midst of that experience, Moses' prayers to God on behalf of
the people are prime examples of how to plead with the Lord. The
key...
Mar 16, 2024
NUMBERS 14:
Yesterday we again found out what the Lord
thinks when we grumble against him! Let's remember Miriam. Then the
Lord commanded to send out the spies, but after taking stock of the
land of Canaan, they brought an evil, unbelieving report—
forgetting all the miracles the Lord had done to bring them
out...
Mar 15, 2024
NUMBERS 12-13:
In
Numbers 10 we heard about the signals given to the people using two
silver trumpets, and about the first journey leaving Mount Sinai.
Then we heard of the start of the grumbling against Moses and God.
Moses appointed 70 leaders, and God sent quail in response to the
people's complaints. Even Moses said...