Today’s readings are Dt 8-10.Dt 8:1-10 serves as a reminder that God has been with His people throughout their time in the wilderness. Furthermore, the reason for their wanderings has been to teach them to depend solely upon Him. They are warned... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Dt 3-4. The defeat of Og is described (Dt 3:1-10) in more detail than we saw in Num 21:33-35. We learn that Og was a powerful king, ruling over a large nation (Bashan). Apparently, he came from a race of giants, the Rephaim. The... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Dt 5-7.Moses repeats the Ten Commandments in Dt 5:1-21. Some are complex, and some easily understood even if not so easily observed. Still, God leaves no room for misinterpretation. He is holy and His people are called to be a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Dt 1-2. Deuteronomy means "Second Law." The book reviews the teachings and events of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers as a precursor to Israel's taking of the Promised Land, Canaan. The people gathered on the banks of the Jordan ar [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Num 35-36.In Num 35:1-8, God directs the Levites to be given cities in which to live and resources to live by when Israel takes the Promised Land. The Levites are priests who serve in the Temple. The cities they receive will be... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Num 33-34.God reminds Israel of the route they've taken from Egypt (Num 33:1-49). It serves as a reminder that He has been with them every step of the way. He is aware of all of their struggles, their suffering and has been with [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Num 31-32.God judges Midian for corrupting His people by drawing them into worship of idols at Peor. Balaam, showing his true colors, is executed along with the leaders of Midian (Num 31:7-8). But Israel’s army tries to spare... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Num 28-30.While the offerings detailed in Num 15 were designed to show the gratitude of a redeemed people, the offerings outlined in Num 28-29 are an ongoing demonstration of how sacrifice for sin fits in the life of a Jew... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Num 26-27.God commands another census (Num 26:2). The first one was prior to Israel leaving Sinai (Num 1:2). The new census shows a total of 601,730 men capable of waging war (Num 26:51). Once again Israel is being prepared for b [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today's readings are Num 23-25. The strange case of Balaam continues as he and Balak offer sacrifices. The Lord speaks to Balaam in a series oracles that are increasingly hostile to Balak while revealing certain truths about God and His relationship... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
