Someone among the children of Israel on the west side of the Jordan River noticed that the tribes on the east side had built an altar at the Jordan River frontier. They reported it to Phinehas the priest, who took representatives of all the tribes and arrayed in battle formation to go to war against … Continue reading An Altar at Jordan and Joshua’s Goodbye (Joshua 22:10 – 23:16)
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)
The Criss-Cross Blessing and Final Words(Genesis 48:1-49:28)
Chapter 48 is another example of how tradition is often very strong, but nevertheless can be circumvented by the plan of God. For instance, the greater blessing was traditionally reserved for the firstborn child. When Joseph brought his two sons to his dying father for his blessing, he brought them to him in a particular … Continue reading The Criss-Cross Blessing and Final Words(Genesis 48:1-49:28)
Heading Home with More (Genesis 31:1-42)
Jacob left Canaan with very little, under cover of night, avoiding sure death at the hand of his brother. He found favor in the land of Haran, among his mother's brethren, married two wives and had eleven children and acquired flocks of sheep and goats. After 20 years of servitude to Laban, Jacob felt the … Continue reading Heading Home with More (Genesis 31:1-42)
Devoted To You 