Twelve Expensive Days

Numbers 7 is the second longest chapter in the Bible.* Within these 89 verses, there is much repetition. The human author could write the first 17 verses, and then end with etc … etc. For sure, scripture readers, teachers, translators, and copyists would be grateful. Such a truncation of the text would save many Hebrew … More Twelve Expensive Days

Freedom from Condemnation Does Not Imply Freedom from Consequences

There are many times when God forgives men of their sins against one another, but he chooses not to free them from the consequences of their sins. In the fifth chapter of Numbers, God requires sinners to pay remuneration to those whom they have offended: And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people … More Freedom from Condemnation Does Not Imply Freedom from Consequences

Should One Center his Life around his Church or his Christ?

Genesis is the story of God choosing a favorite nation. Exodus is the account of God saving his chosen people. Leviticus focuses on God’s beloved bride being educated, and in Numbers, Israel is organized. In the early chapters of this book, God demands that a census be taken. It is important that Israel know which … More Should One Center his Life around his Church or his Christ?