Imagine for a moment that you live in a country without a police force or a court system. How is justice administered?
This was the case in ancient Israel. In God’s economy, . .
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Praise Is the Turning Point
Praise and worship were their turning point. Time and again throughout the wilderness wanderings, Israel grumbled and rebelled. . . .
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Two Silver Trumpets
You may think the book of Numbers is the most repetitive and boring book of the Bible. I used to.
However, for the hungry soul, God’s Word has multiple layers of meaning. I’ve found so many hidden treasures . . .
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I Bless You
When you want to pronounce a formal blessing over someone, which Bible verse do you choose? I generally reach for Numbers 6:22-26 – the priestly blessing. Aaron, the high priest, spoke this blessing over the nation of Israel regularly.
Today I read in the notes . . .
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Victory March
At His second coming, Jesus will finally and fully destroy the enemies of God (Rev. 20). When He comes on His white horse, His armies will be with Him (Rev. 1).
Have you ever wondered why Jesus needs an army when He is already the Victor? His is an army of worshipers. This sounds like a victory march. . .
Read MoreMovie Script Idea
The story of King Jeroboam, first king of divided Israel (c. 920 BC), is so filled with drama and intrigue that it would make a great movie. How has Hollywood missed this opportunity? Are there no Bible readers in Hollywood?
My opening scene would be the prophet Ahijah tearing Jeroboam’s new cloak into 12 pieces . . . .
Read MoreFollowing the Holy Spirit
The pillar of cloud by day and fire by night is what captured my attention in Numbers chapter 9. I noticed that the text reiterated the same information 7 times! Seven is the number of completeness or perfection. Clearly, this was important to the Lord. So I paused to wonder why . . .
Read MoreCarriers of God's Presence
As priest of the Most High God (1Pet 2:9), I pay close attention whenever priests are mentioned in the Old Testament. Those references give valuable insight or instruction. In this reference from Numbers 4:16, God is telling Moses which parts of the tabernacle the various sons of Levi will carry as they march through the wilderness.
Eleazar, the priest, has the responsibility of carrying . . .
Read MoreMarching Orders
One of the organizational details is the Marching Order of the tribes. When the pillar of cloud and/or fire would lift from the Tabernacle, the Israelites were to break camp and follow. God gave specific instruction about the order in which they should march.
I began to wonder if there was a significance to our Christian walk in their Marching Orders. And I believe I have found one. . .
Read MoreIn the Wilderness
The book labeled “Numbers” in our Bible has a couple different names in Hebrew. The most common Hebrew name is “bemidbar” which means “in the wilderness.” “In the wilderness” is a much more befitting title because the wilderness wanderings . . .
Read MoreTrinity - Aaron's Rod that Budded
I delight in finding the Trinity of God hidden in familiar passages of Scripture. I discovered one this one in the contents of the Ark of the Covenant.
The Ark of the Covenant contained three things: 1-the stone tablets upon which the finger of God wrote His covenant, 2-a golden pot of manna, and 3-Aaron’s rod that budded (Heb.9:4).
It is easy to see how the stone tablets symbolize God the Father because . . .
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