Joshua was sorrowing over the defeat at Ai, bowed to the ground, and God told him to get up. Israel had sinned, and that is why they lost the battle for Ai. They took of the accursed things from Jericho and hid them in their tents. He oommanded that the accursed be destroyed. Joshua was … Continue reading The Sin of Achan (Joshua 7:10 – 26)
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)