Mar 16, 2025
NUMBERS 21:
Yesterday we heard about the water of
purification, which involved the burnt offering of a red heifer and
following very exacting requirements. Then we heard the story of
Moses and Aaron's failure to display God's holiness in the issue of
speaking to— rather than striking the rock. It is no wonder Moses
was...
Mar 16, 2025
NUMBERS 22-23:
In
Numbers 21, the Lord gave victory to the Israelites over the
Amorites, and then over King Sihon. And because of Israel’s
grumbling, the Lord sent poisonous snakes among them. When the
people cried out to Moses, the Lord told him to make a snake and
set it up on a pole. This is an unannounced picture...
Mar 16, 2025
NUMBERS 19-20:
In
yesterday's portions we heard how God proved again His choice of
Aaron and the Levites by causing Aaron's staff to bud and even
produce almonds. And God explained to the Levites and priests that
their portion was not land— as for the other Israelites, but God
himself and all the gifts given to...
Mar 16, 2025
NUMBERS 17-18:
Yesterday we heard another dramatic chapter in
Israel's history: The rebellion of Korah, Dathan and Abiram. They
must have been included in those who refused to go to the Promised
Land, but then they had the gall to find fault with Moses that he
didn't lead them to that land. It is also incredible that
God...
Mar 16, 2025
NUMBERS 16:
In
Numbers 15, we found out that there were sacrifices that could be
made for unintentional sins— whether done by the whole community or
by an individual. But there was no sacrifice to cover an
intentional sin— such as working on the Sabbath, as was so clearly
illustrated by the man who gathered wood on...