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)
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)
Balaam Tries Again (Numbers 23:13 – 24:14)
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)
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)
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