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…
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….
And Then One Day a Donkey Talked Then the LORD gave the donkey the ability to speak. “What have I done to you that deserves your beating me three times?” it asked Balaam. Numbers 22:28 My Takeaways Something Old Examine the messenger, as well as the message. A talking donkey. A pagan prophet….
God Is God Then he and Aaron summoned the people to come and gather at the rock. “Listen, you rebels!” he shouted. “Must we bring you water from this rock?” Numbers 20:10 My Takeaways Something Old I am not in partnership with God. WOW. A-ha moment for me. It’s dangerous to think “we”…