Balak and Balaam, Part 3
Numbers 24 This third time Balak has brought Balaam to a place where he could curse the Israelites for him and thereby ensure a victory in battle. But Balaam doesn’t …
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Balak and Balaam, Part 2
Numbers 23 In this chapter we find Balaam preparing to receive God’s message to Balak regarding the Israelites. Balak is upset over Balaam’s continual blessing of Israel instead of the …
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Numbers 22 In this chapter we are introduced to Balaam. We learn that he had a reputation for his prophecies coming true (v6) and that he was a prophet for …
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Numbers 21 God grants the people victories in battles but they can still find reasons to complain, usually about food and water. This time, God sends fiery serpents among the …
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Numbers 20 In this chapter we have the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses sister and brother, recorded and the appointment of Eleazar, Aaron’s son, as high priest. We also …
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Numbers 19 This is one of those chapters which seems a little strange to our present day culture. But consider what the Lord proclaimed through the prophet Isaiah.
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Numbers 18 God selected the tribe of Levi for Himself. Aaron and his sons and descendants are to serve as priests in the tabernacle and performing the duties inside the …
Duties of the Priests and Levites; Giving From the Firstfruits and Best Read MoreAaron and Miriam Murmur Against Moses
Numbers 12 Family relationships can be challenging at times. In this chapter, Moses’ brother and sister confront him about his marrying a non-Israelite woman. This displeased God and so He …
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Numbers 11 How often do you complain about something or anything? That is a question we need to ask ourselves and probably on a regular basis. Why? This is only …
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Numbers 10 God gives instructions on using two silver trumpets to signal the tribes to prepare to break camp and to follow the cloud by day and the fire by night …
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