Moses recounts the story of Israel's coming to the border of the Promised Land and then spying on the land to see its condition. After spying, ten of the twelve spies gave a negative report, that Israel could not take the land. There were too many giants, and they would be consumed by the land. … Continue reading Remembering Their Lack of Faith (Deuteronomy 1:19 – 46)
Tribal Leaders Appointed (Deuteronomy 1:9 – 18)
Moses revisits the principle of leadership and the multiplication of ministry. As he did in the wilderness at the behest of Jethro, Moses established leaders over every tribe of Israel. Moses recognized that one man could not adequately lead a nation. He had the people choose leaders from among themselves and made them heads over … Continue reading Tribal Leaders Appointed (Deuteronomy 1:9 – 18)
Female Heirs and Rehearsing the Command to Take Canaan (Numbers 36, Deuteronomy 1:1-8)
The daughters of Zelophehad petitioned for an inheritance from their father since there were no sons to inherit. The tribal leaders were concerned with losing part of a tribe's inheritance should the daughters marry someone from another tribe. Moses ruled that the daughters who received an inheritance could only marry a man from their own … Continue reading Female Heirs and Rehearsing the Command to Take Canaan (Numbers 36, Deuteronomy 1:1-8)
Cities for the Levites and Cities of Refuge (Numbers 35)
The Lord instructed Moses to set aside cities for the Levites, along with common land for their flocks. The Levites would not have an inheritance of expanses of land in Canaan, but would have cities in which to dwell. Six of the Levites cities would be designated as cities of refuge, for the manslayer. Anyone … Continue reading Cities for the Levites and Cities of Refuge (Numbers 35)
The Inheritance of the People of God (Numbers 34)
In the previous chapter, God gave Moses the following instructions: Numbers 33:51–53 (NKJV) 51 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you have crossed the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 52 then you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, destroy all their engraved stones, destroy all … Continue reading The Inheritance of the People of God (Numbers 34)
Israel’s Exodus Reviewed (Numbers 33)
This chapter chronicles Israel's movements since their exodus from Egypt. It shows them moving from Egypt (Rameses) to Succoth to Etham, then to Pi Hahiroth and Migdol. Other cities or villages where they camped are Marah, Elim, the Red Sea, the Wilderness of Sin, Dophkah, Alush, Rephidim, Sinai, Kibroth Hattaavah, Hazeroth, Rithmah, Rimmon Perez, Libnah, … Continue reading Israel’s Exodus Reviewed (Numbers 33)
Division of the Plunder & Tribes East of Jordan (Numbers 31:25 – 32:42)
The plunder from the conquest of Midian was to be divided between the army that fought and the rest of the congregation. They were to levy a tribute for the Lord on the men of war. The tribute from the men of war was to be 1 of every 100 people, animals, , etc. From … Continue reading Division of the Plunder & Tribes East of Jordan (Numbers 31:25 – 32:42)
Return From War (Numbers 31:12 – 24)
When the small army came back from their attack on the Midianites, Moses met them and saw the captives, booty, and spoil. Moses showed his displeasure with the fact that they kept all the women alive. Numbers 31:16–17 (NKJV) 16 Look, these women caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to trespass against … Continue reading Return From War (Numbers 31:12 – 24)
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)
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