Numbers 30
When a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised (Numbers 30:2 CSB).
Chapter 30 deals with vows. … Read the rest
When a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to put himself under an obligation, he must not break his word; he must do whatever he has promised (Numbers 30:2 CSB).
Chapter 30 deals with vows. … Read the rest
You are to hold a sacred assembly in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, and you are not to do any daily work. This will be a day of trumpet blasts for you. Offer a burnt … Read the rest
The LORD spoke to Moses, “Command the Israelites and say to them: Be sure to present to me at its appointed time my food as my food offering, a pleasing aroma to me.” (Numbers 28:1-2 CSB)
Because a new generation … Read the rest
May the LORD, the God who gives breath to all, appoint a man over the community who will go out before them and come back in before them, and who will bring them out and bring them in, so that … Read the rest
These were the ones registered by Moses and the priest Eleazar when they registered the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. But among them there was not one of those who had been registered … Read the rest
So Israel aligned itself with Baal of Peor, and the LORD’s anger burned against Israel (Numbers 25:3 CSB).
After reading about God’s commitment to bless His people in the story of Balaam (Numbers 22-24), we see yet another time when … Read the rest
I see him, but not now; I perceive him, but not near. A star will come from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will smash the forehead of Moab and strike down all the Shethites (Numbers 24:17 … Read the rest
“What have you done to me?” Balak asks Balaam. “I brought you to curse my enemies, but look, you have only blessed them!” He answered, “Shouldn’t I say exactly what the Lord puts in my mouth?” (Numbers 23:11-12 CSB)
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Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the path with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam knelt low and bowed in worship on his face (Numbers 22:31 CSB).
Balaam was … Read the rest
The people then came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so that he will take the snakes away from us.” And Moses interceded for the people. Then … Read the rest