Balak was totally unsatisfied with the blessing that Balaam spoke over Israel, so he took him to another site to view Israel and offer another word. They offered sacrifices, and then Balak asked Balaam to share what God had told him. Numbers 23:18–20 (NKJV) 18 Then he took up his oracle and said: “Rise up, Balak, … Continue reading Balaam Tries Again (Numbers 23:13 – 24:14)
Balaam, the Donkey, and the Angel (Numbers 22:22 – 23:12)
As Balaam went to meet Balak, the anger of the Lord was aroused, and the Angel of the Lord (some propose this was a preincarnate appearance of Jesus Christ) stood in path to prevent him. The donkey saw the Angel with a sword in His hand, and turned aside out of the way. Balaam struck … Continue reading Balaam, the Donkey, and the Angel (Numbers 22:22 – 23:12)
How Do I Love “We?”: Speak the Truth in Love, Part 1
From the Series How Do I Love We? Speak the Truth in Love Ephesians 4:15 The Gifts Are For for the Good of the Church Ephesians 4:11–16 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of … Continue reading How Do I Love “We?”: Speak the Truth in Love, Part 1
King Og and Balak (Numbers 21:33 – 22:21)
Og, King of Bashan, also went out against Israel at Edrei. The Lord told Moses not to be afraid, for He had already delivered them into their hands. He would give them the same level of victory as they had over Sihon. He did what He promised and there were no survivors, and Israel took … Continue reading King Og and Balak (Numbers 21:33 – 22:21)
King Sihon Defeated (Numbers 21:21 – 32)
Sihon, the king of the Amorites, refused Israel's passage through the land of the Amorites. He mustered an army against Israel at Jahaz. Israel defeated Sihon by the sword, and took possession of the land from the Arnon to the Jabbok. Israel took the cities and dwelled in them, especially the city of Heshbon and … Continue reading King Sihon Defeated (Numbers 21:21 – 32)
The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4 – 20)
When Israel left Mt. Hor they went around the land of Edom. The people became very discouraged, and spoke against God and Moses. The complained of no water or food. In response, God sent serpents among the people, and many died from the poisonous bites. The people then came to Moses, repentant for their complaining … Continue reading The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4 – 20)
The Death of Aaron (Numbers 20:22 – 21:3)
Moses and Aaron were called up to Mount Hor for an orderly succession of power from Aaron to his son Eleazar as high priest. Once Aaron was stripped of his priestly garments, they were placed on Eleazar and the transfer was complete. After that, Aaron died and was buried on the mountain. He was not … Continue reading The Death of Aaron (Numbers 20:22 – 21:3)
Edom Refuses Passage to Israel (Numbers 20:14 – 21)
The Edomites were descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel). When Moses sent envoys to Edom asking for passage through their land, the request was met with rejection. Even though Israel said they would need no water or food from the land, they still denied them under threat of the sword. When the envoys … Continue reading Edom Refuses Passage to Israel (Numbers 20:14 – 21)
How Do I Love We?: Through the Spirit
From the Series “How Do I Love We?” Through Love and The Spirit Galatians 5:13 - 26 Galatians 5:13–26 (NKJV) 13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even … Continue reading How Do I Love We?: Through the Spirit
Cleansing from Death: the Red Heifer, and Water From the Rock: Disobedience (Numbers 19:1 – 20:13)
The Lord gave Moses and Aaron the means whereby those who touch anything dead might be cleansed. The Children of Israel would provide a red heifer "without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a yoke has never come." The priest, in this case Eleazar, would take the animal outside the camp … Continue reading Cleansing from Death: the Red Heifer, and Water From the Rock: Disobedience (Numbers 19:1 – 20:13)
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