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a community walk
Numbers 15 A theme throughout this chapter is the idea that all the commands of God apply to everyone in the community – no exceptions. There is only one LORD in the Israelite camp. There was even a dress code … Continue reading
a prayerful walk
Numbers 11 If we just read this chapter as a warning against complaining, we will miss a major point. Yes, the people complained that they had no meat, so God sent the quail until they choked on them. Yes, it … 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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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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devotion and separation
Leviticus 20 Once you have given your life to Christ, you cannot go back. God’s Holy Spirit will drive you to repentance until your relationship with the LORD is restored. His goal is to sanctify you. This reality is seen … Continue reading
devotion and identity
Leviticus 19 The Israelites followed strict codes of conduct that set them apart as holy, because the God they were to represent is holy. That holiness was not merely ritualistic. It included the concepts of justice, love and sexual purity. … Continue reading
singular devotion
Leviticus 17 It was not enough for the Israelites to simply name the name of the LORD and go about their worship the same as in Egypt. Neither would they be allowed to follow the Canaanite worship practices and just … Continue reading
devotion that defers to the Savior
Leviticus 11 The LORD of the Israelite’s salvation was also lord over their daily lives. It was he who determined which animals were suitable for eating, and which were not. It had nothing to do with hygiene or health. Many … Continue reading
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