Mar 31, 2015

Yesterday we heard the listing of the stages of the nomadic journey of the people of Israel. God began giving instructions for the time when the people would enter the promised land.

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/num.34.nlt

We turn to Psalm 47, which is a jubilant song of praise.

Mar 30, 2015

Yesterday we heard how the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half the

tribe of Manasseh promised to go ahead of their fellow Israelites in

battle on the west side of the Jordon, because they were receiving

land on the east side of the Jordan. In hinds site, I must say this was

not a great idea. Because of how often...

Mar 29, 2015

Yesterday we heard of the conquest of the Midianite people. That

story is an example of how hard it is for us humans to follow God's

instructions.

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/num.32.nlt

We turn to Psalm 45. This psalm may have originally been intended as a wedding song for King Solomon, but from our...

Mar 28, 2015

Yesterday the listing of sacrifices continued with those for the Festival of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the 8 day Festival of Shelters. Then in Numbers 30 we heard laws concerning the annulment of rash vows. These laws show how seriously God takes any vows made to Him!

Mar 27, 2015

Yesterday we heard about the request of the daughters of Zelophehad, and the Lord told Moses that it was time for him to die. Joshua was appointed to lead in Moses' place. And we were given the list of sacrificial offerings for high holy days.

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/num.29.nlt

We turn to Psalm 43. This...