More Godly Speech and Lifestyle Ephesians 5:17–21 (NKJV) 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in … Continue reading
Laws Concerning Vows, and an Act of Revenge (Numbers 30:1 – 31:11)
Moses speaks to the people about vows made and how they are binding or not binding. If a man makes a vow to the Lord or binds himself by an agreement of any kind, then he is bound to keep his word. Women are bound only if the men in their lives allow it. If … Continue reading Laws Concerning Vows, and an Act of Revenge (Numbers 30:1 – 31:11)
Offerings for the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles (Numbers 29:7 – 40)
On the day of atonement, forgiveness for the sins of all the people was signified by the sprinkling of blood on the mercy seat in the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle. This offering included a young bull, one ram, and seven lambs, without blemish. They were to also offer the regular offerings. At the … Continue reading Offerings for the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles (Numbers 29:7 – 40)
Offerings at the Feasts of Weeks and Trumpets (Numbers 28:26 – 29:6)
At the feast of weeks, there was to be a holy convocation and no customary work. They were told, "27 You shall present a burnt offering as a sweet aroma to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs in their first year, 28 with their grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil: three-tenths … Continue reading Offerings at the Feasts of Weeks and Trumpets (Numbers 28:26 – 29:6)
Monthly and Passover Offerings (Numbers 28:11 – 25)
The monthly offerings were more substantial than the daily offerings, with two young bulls, one ram, and seven lambs being offered, plus grain and drink offerings. These are in addition to the daily offerings, and coupled with a sin offering of one kid of the goats. For Passover, all the people were to eat unleavened … Continue reading Monthly and Passover Offerings (Numbers 28:11 – 25)
Daily Offerings and Sabbath Offering (Numbers 28:1 – 10)
The Lord instructed Moses as to the appropriate form and time of daily food offerings. The composition of the offering would be one lamb in the morning and one in the evening, along with fine flour as a grain offering mixed with oil. This was ordained at Mt. Sinai and would be made by fire … Continue reading Daily Offerings and Sabbath Offering (Numbers 28:1 – 10)
How Do I Love “We?” Speaking the Truth in Love, Pt. 2: Godly Speech
Godly Speech Ephesians 4:25–32 (NKJV) 25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. Don't Lie: Speak Truth (v. 25) Godly … Continue reading How Do I Love “We?” Speaking the Truth in Love, Pt. 2: Godly Speech
The Inaugaration of Joshua (Numbers 27:12 – 23)
The Lord told Moses that he should go up on Mount Abarim and view the promised land, because he was about to die. Because of his disobedience at Meribah in striking the rock instead of speaking to it, Moses would not be allowed to enter the promised land. The Lord instructed him to inaugurate a … Continue reading The Inaugaration of Joshua (Numbers 27:12 – 23)
Just as Strong (Numbers 26:1 – 27:11)
God instructed Moses to carry out a census of the men of Israel old enough to go to war. After counting Israel by tribe, there was determined to be 601,730 men of fighting age. It was determined that the larger tribes would receive a larger inheritance, and the smaller tribes a smaller inheritance. The Levites … Continue reading Just as Strong (Numbers 26:1 – 27:11)
Balaam’s Final Prophecy and Israel in Moab (Numbers 24:14 – 25:18)
The final prophecy of Balaam has two prongs: a current and a future. This message speaks to Israel's dominance of the promised land and its place as God's chosen people in the Old Testament. However, it also can point forward to the coming of the Messiah, who will rule the entire earth. Jacob or Israel … Continue reading Balaam’s Final Prophecy and Israel in Moab (Numbers 24:14 – 25:18)
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