Monthly Archives: May 2012
a confident walk
Numbers 10:11-36 Moses wanted Hobab’s help because he knew the territory that the Israelites would be travelling. But Moses also knew that the LORD would be with them, so he assumed that they would be blessed. He did not want … Continue reading
walking at the command of the LORD
Numbers 9:15-10:10 The Israelites were given clear visual and auditory aids to help them follow the LORD’s commands. They could see the cloud resting over the tabernacle by day, and the fire at night. They could hear the trumpet blasts … Continue reading
a walk remembering the LORD’s deliverance
Numbers 9:1-14 The Israelites had to keep three things in mind at all times – the LORD’s promise for the future (the promised land), the LORD’s presence in the present (the tabernacle), and the LORD’s deliverance in the past (the … Continue reading
a walk in service to the LORD
Numbers 8 The Levites had to be cleansed for the service of the LORD, and were to continue that service until their retirement at age 50. After that, they could continue to keep guard, but were to pass the work … Continue reading
a supporting walk
Numbers 7 After six chapters detailing the importance of the Levites work at the tabernacle, this chapter shows the support and contributions (six wagon loads) of all the tribes to that work. For 12 successive days, each tribe gives a … Continue reading
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a blessed walk
Numbers 6 The Aaronic blessing comes right on the heels of the description of the Nazarite vow. This does not mean that only Nazarites are to be blessed. It means that the Nazarite vow can be taken because God intends … Continue reading
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a pure walk
Numbers 5 These commands highlight the importance of walking in purity. Those who were unclean because of leprosy or some other defilement had to be put outside the camp. Sins had to be confessed and restitution made or they would … Continue reading
those assisting our walk
Numbers 3-4 These chapter record two censuses taken of the tribe of Levi. The first was of the males of the whole tribe who were over one month old. These were considered substitutes for all the firstborn sons of the … Continue reading
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those walking beside us
Numbers 2 A march is not designed for individuality. It works best when everyone is in his place. The march to the promised land was to be accomplished tribe by tribe, with the tent of meeting at the center. Our … Continue reading
those walking with us
Numbers 1 A potential army in excess of 600,000 men is formidable in any age. The census was meant to be an encouragement to the Israelites. It was intended to remind them that God has been faithful, and to bring … Continue reading
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