Once Balaam had a direct run in with the Angel of the LORD (Jesus Christ), he turned from his lying ways (Numbers 22) and began to tell Balak exactly what God told him to. These passages given as instruction to an outside nation about Israel ring true today, 3500 years later. These concepts should be… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 23-25
Category: Prophecy
Notes on Numbers 21-22
As they march toward Canaan, the Israelites begin defeating army after army. Since they can’t go through Edom (Num. 20:18), they go around (Num. 21:4). Once again, they murmur against God. This is the tenth time that they whined about their situation, this time focusing on the quality of the free food they have been… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 21-22
Notes on Numbers 18-20
For the ninth time in the book of Numbers, the children of Israel gathered around again and complained about their situation. This time they were so thirsty that they were wishing the God killed them like he killed the thousands of their friends and family. There are some interesting things to consider in this passage,… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 18-20
Notes on Numbers 14-15
Once again, the children of Israel are complaining about their situation (Numbers 14). Their lack of patience is exactly what we deal with on a day to day basis. God promised them something, and it did not happen on THEIR time, so THEY are unhappy. This is what we all do. We want something NOW… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 14-15
Notes on Numbers 11-13
One of the things that always astounds me is the frequency with which the children of Israel take God for granted. They walked across the dry land when the Red Sea parted for them. They literally see the presence of God as a massive cloud and pillar of fire that surrounds their tabernacle every day.… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 11-13
Notes on Numbers 7-10
The construction of the tabernacle, altar, and the sacrificial tools was finished and the blessing of these instruments commenced in Numbers 7. The amount of detail God keeps record of in the book of Numbers is astounding. The number of people, sacrificed animals, weight of the tools, etc. are all written down for us to… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 7-10
Notes on Numbers 5-6
CHAPTER 5 God, whose name is Jealous (Exodus 34:14), has some pretty strong laws against adultery. If a man becomes jealous of his wife (as God is jealous when we go astray), he should take her before the priest and make an offering. The priest is to take an “earthen vessel” and fill it with… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 5-6
Notes on Numbers 3-4
Numbers 3 and 4 are various lists concerning the Levite priests and their specific roles. Three sons of Levi, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari were responsible for moving and maintaining the components of the tabernacle. They were not to be soldiers. The firstborn of the Levites especially belonged to God. Their priesthood was to begin at… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 3-4
Notes on Numbers 1-2
The book of Numbers begins with, you guessed it, numbers. The first two chapters lists the leaders of the tribes and numbers the armies from each tribe except the Levites, as their job is to set up, tear down, maintain, and move the tabernacle and its contents. The soldiers are only men who are 20… Continue reading Notes on Numbers 1-2
Notes on Leviticus 26-27
When God made a covenant with Moses, it was conditional. If the Israelites obeyed, then they would live in a peace filled land of immense wealth that produces fruit, milk, and honey. Their military would be so powerful that a few soldiers could scare away an army 20 times larger. However, if the Israelites didn’t… Continue reading Notes on Leviticus 26-27
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