Why are these three verses inserted into the midst of the narrative in Numbers 10?
The Shekinah Glory has lifted from the tabernacle signalling the day of march has come. The camp is a hive of activity as belongings stowed and tents struck. The priests are covering up the holy furnishings so the Kohathites can shoulder them along the wilderness path. The Merarites and Gershonites are harnessing oxen to carts in preparation for loading frames and coverings. The twin trumpets give the clear silvery note to indicate that the Eastern division is to set off. It is in the midst of this context that we find Moses on the edge of the Israelite camp having an urgent and earnest conversation with a man we've never heard of before.
Moses' urging of Hobab the Kenite/Midianite to accompany Israel and to receive all the benefits that have been promised to Israel is a picture of evangelism for us in the Old Testament. Moses understands, better than many, the promise to Abraham was never intended to remain among Abraham's descendants. So he extends the offer to Hobab and his clan. Hobab reveals to us the typical response of a man comparing spiritual promises to temporal possessions. He shows no real interest in going. But Moses doesn't give up, he presses, even pleads, he prays a little... How does the story end?
This sermon searches the evidence of scripture to understand how Moses and Hobab can encourage gospel conversations with our own neighbours and family.
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