A Heart’s Response to Discipline So, Moses gave the Israelites this command from the Lord… Numbers 36:5a My Takeaways Something Old How do I respond to God’s discipline? Moses Didn’t get mad. Didn’t turn from God. Didn’t stop leading. Didn’t stop obeying. And God didn’t stop talking to Moses. Discipline doesn’t mean God…
The Cost of Doubt This is the route the Israelites followed as they marched out of Egypt under the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Numbers 33:1 My Takeaways Something Old Even in the wandering they experienced: God’s faithfulness. God’s expectations. God’s discipline. God’s provision. God’s protection. Yet, unbelief cost them God’s best. What…
Vengeance and Love Then the Lord said to Moses,“On behalf of the people of Israel, take revenge on the Midianites for leading them into idolatry. After that, you will die and join your ancestors.” Numbers 31:1-2 My Takeaways Something Old How can God love and be vengeful at the same time? Wrath is…
The Passing of the Baton Transfer some of your authority to him so the whole community of Israel will obey him. Numbers 27:20 My Takeaways Something Old At the end of your tenure: Show more concern for your people than yourself. (Numbers 27:15-17) Ask God to appoint the right leader. (Numbers 27:16) Don’t…
Only with Jesus can white cover a stain. King David knew only God could completely rid him of the filth he felt from his sin. He cried out for forgiveness and received it. You and I can do the same thing. Cry out to God. Ask forgiveness. Experience glory of His cleansing. What can wash…
Moab Seduction While the Israelites were camped at Acacia Grove, some of the men defiled themselves by having sexual relations with local Moabite women. Numbers 25:1 My Takeaways Something Old Baal was the great Canaanite fertility god, and the worship of Baal was a constant enticement for the children of Israel. Seduce to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt. to persuade or induce to have sexual intercourse. to lead or draw away, as from principles, faith, or allegiance….