Category Archives: dependence upon God
a realistic walk
Numbers 23-24 The LORD is faithful to himself. If he chooses to bless (as he did Israel by Balaam) then all the sacrifices and hired prophets cannot curse. Sometimes our prayers seem to fall on deaf ears. It may be … Continue reading
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Tagged Numbers 23, Numbers 24
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a hopeful walk
Numbers 20-21 Through tragedy and triumph, victory and defeat, progress and setback – the LORD is with his people. He is faithful, even when his chosen servants fail. He remains faithful even when his people’s enemies surround them. The bronze … Continue reading
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Tagged Numbers 20, Numbers 21
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a maintained walk
Numbers 18-19 The Levites’ ministry was maintained by the tithe, and the priests’ ministry was maintained by the tithe of the tithe. Purity in the assembly from the defilement caused by death was maintained by the ritual washings. The same … Continue reading
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Tagged Numbers 18, Numbers 19
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an obedient walk
Numbers 13-14 I was tempted to call this section “a courageous walk” because it highlights the courage of Joshua and Caleb. They did not go along with the majority, and chose to trust God – that he would deliver Israel … Continue reading
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Tagged Numbers 13, Numbers 14
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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 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
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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Tagged Numbers 6
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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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Tagged Numbers 1
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Azazel devotion
Leviticus 16 Each element of the Day of Atonement was profoundly significant. The bull represented the high priest whose sins had to be atoned for because he was representing the Messianic high priest, who would be (and is) sinless. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 16
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reproductive devotion
Leviticus 15 Both types of bodily fluid discharges regulated here had to do with the reproductive system: the male discharge of semen and the female menstrual cycle. This is the LORD’s way of highlighting the importance of purity and integrity … Continue reading
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Tagged Leviticus 15
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