Category Archives: consideration of others

a cooperative walk

Numbers 27 This chapter records the LORD’s answer to two of Moses’ prayers. Moses wanted to know how to answer the appeal of Zelopehad’s daughters.  God told him that the daughters were right, and deserved an inheritance so that their … Continue reading

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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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service, celebration and devotion

Leviticus 10      The installation rituals for Aaron and his sons involved service and celebration.  The service elements were absolutely essential, and the LORD would tolerate no deviation.  The sad story of the death of Nadab and Abihu (for offering unauthorized … Continue reading

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Exodus: a holy people

Exodus 22:16-23:9      God wants a holy people, dedicated to him and not other gods, and not consumed by their own desires.  These laws reflect the fact that unless the Israelites purge themselves of the the urge to take advantage of … Continue reading

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