Category Archives: encouragement

a prepared walk

Numbers 26 This census has more to do with preparing for the future occupation of the land rather than fighting for it.  The concern was that each tribe get a fair share of the coming blessing.  Every family was listed.  … Continue reading

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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

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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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Exodus: inspiration

Exodus 15     The deliverance at the Red Sea was not simply a last rescue from the menace of Pharaoh. It was intended to inspire the Israelites to look beyond their present difficulty and see God’s ultimate purpose for their future. … Continue reading

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In Jesus, we can have peace

John 16:16-33.  In these past few chapters, Jesus has been preparing his disciples – not just for the tribulation they would face at his trial and death, but for the extended period of tribulation, sorrow, weeping and lamenting the Church … Continue reading

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Jesus still has many things to say

John 15:18-16:15.    Much of the Holy Spirit’s ministry in believer’s lives is warranted by this statement:  “I still have many things to say” (16:12).  He said some of those things through the inspired Scriptures. Believers gather regularly to hear more … Continue reading

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