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God’s gentle nudge
As the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land, God provided them and us valuable life lessons as He distributed their...

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Nov 8, 20222 min read


March on for Jesus!
Israel had observed the hand of God at work through their nation. God had delivered them in the past and in Numbers 33 He was ready to...

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Nov 7, 20222 min read


Is God in this?
How can a Christian discern the purity of His motives when He feels God is leading him in a different direction from other Believers?...

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Nov 3, 20222 min read


God is patient, but He will punish all sin!
In Numbers 31, we see God instructing Moses to direct 12,000 troops (1,000 from each tribe of Israel) to engage in a Holy War against the...

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Nov 1, 20222 min read


Your word reveals your level of integrity
In the days of the Israelites, written contracts were not common. Instead, vows were the closest equivalent. Vows were of greater...

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Nov 1, 20221 min read


The Holy Days - Part 1
In Numbers 29 festivals of the Lord are described, each foreshadowing certain aspects of the ministry of Jesus Christ. 1. The Festival of...

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Oct 27, 20222 min read


Christianity is just one generation from extinction!
One of the reasons Christianity has struggled to maintain solid doctrine throughout generations is because too many of its leaders have...

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Oct 25, 20222 min read


Are you a “servant leader”?
The time for the Israelites’ wandering was complete and it was also time for Moses’ succession of leadership. Within this interaction...

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Oct 24, 20222 min read


You carry the family name!
Whether it be good or bad, you carry your family name with you wherever you go and in whatever you do. Notice that for which the family...

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Oct 19, 20221 min read


Sin looks & feels good, but never satisfies!
Beware the allurement of sin. It typically manifest itself during extreme highs or lows. For some, the temptation occurs in times of...

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Oct 12, 20222 min read


Eternal life and abundant life are available now!
Rather than cursing Israel, Balaam was led of the Lord to bless Israel to Balak’s dismay. God gave him a vision of Israel’s 2 future...

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Oct 11, 20222 min read


Stand for God’s uncompromising truth!
As we draw closer to the end times, many people will live with the same mindset which Balak displayed in this chapter. Our response must...

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Oct 6, 20222 min read


Are you aligned with or in opposition to the will of God?
Are you completely open to the will of God? To accomplish this we must maintain fellowship with God by obeying Him while avoiding sin....

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Oct 3, 20222 min read


Roller coaster Christianity!
There are certain passages of scripture which offer us an overview of the history of God’s people. Christianity has experienced this...

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Sep 27, 20222 min read


Your life reflects your beliefs.
Our actions are a reflection of our beliefs. We only do that which we truly believe. Many times our unbelief is manifested in ways which...

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Sep 26, 20222 min read


Christ’s work is done! Are you ready to stand before Him?
Within this chapter we see first mention of the “red heifer”. Under the Mosaic law, the red heifer was essential for the ceremonial...

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Sep 22, 20223 min read


Stand in the gap
The Levitical priests held a very special place within the Israelites’ society. They were in essence, the mediators between God & man and...

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Sep 8, 20223 min read


May our lives exalt Him!
As we learned in the previous chapter, Korah had challenged Moses’ and Aaron’s authority over the people. His prideful rebellion resulted...

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Sep 5, 20223 min read


The bill always comes due
When you choose to live for the Lord, you will always be in the minority. Your opposition will come from without AND within, the culture...

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Sep 1, 20223 min read


Make sure today matters
Many believe that this Psalm was written by Moses after the failure at Kadesh-barnea. Knowing that everyone 20 years and older would not...

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Aug 29, 20222 min read


Warning evil doers! God is keeping records.
This is the last phrase of the song Moses taught Israel regarding their eventual apostasy after entering the Promised Land. This song...

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Jun 11, 20241 min read


Others first
Although Caleb was the first to receive his inheritance, Joshua chose his inheritance only after all of the tribes of Israel had received...

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Jun 5, 20241 min read
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