From Numbers 23-25 In today’s chapter readings a donkey speaks to a man named Balaam. Balaam is not from Israel, but of another nation. However the LORD does speak through him and it seems he [ Read More … ]
From Numbers 18-20 Numbers chapters 16 and 17 set the context for today’s passage. A man named Korah and his family challenged Moses’ and Aarons right to lead. It was a power struggle and they [ Read More … ]
From Numbers 14-15 The Sabbath was put in place to get forgetful people to remember the LORD. The Sabbath rest is intended to enjoy the finished work of the LORD (creation,salvation) and live in it. No [ Read More … ]
From Numbers 8-10 In today’s passage we look at Israel’s second practice of the Passover. The Passover reminded the people of the LORD’s saving act bringing them out of Egypt. In a sense it was [ Read More … ]
From Numbers 5-6 In today’s post we look at the Nazirite vow. Some examples of people who took the Nazirite vow in the scriptures are Samson (Jdg 13.5), Samuel (1 Sam 1.11), and possibly Paul [ Read More … ]
From Numbers 1-2 Today we begin reading through Numbers. The book starts with a census which counts every man twenty years and upward. Sometimes a census is used to collect lots of money. But they [ Read More … ]
From Numbers 35-36 How would you go about executing justice for those who have killed others? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
From Numbers 33-34 What kinds of things would you like to inherit? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
From Numbers 31-32 How far would you go to protect your people from defilement and destruction? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
From Numbers 28-30 Take a glance at the differing roles of men and women in Israel’s society. This post is part of my bible in a year series.