The Bible in a Year “According to the commandment of the Lord they were numbered by the hand of Moses, everyone according to his service, and according to his burden; thus were they numbered of him, as the Lord commanded Moses.” — Numbers 4:49 If you have ever read through the book of Numbers andContinue reading “Counted for a Calling”
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Called to Carry What Is Holy
The Bible in a Year “But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it; they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.” — NumbersContinue reading “Called to Carry What Is Holy”
Grace at the Edges of the Field
The Bible in a Year “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the LORD your God.” Leviticus 23:22 As we continueContinue reading “Grace at the Edges of the Field”
Serving at the Center of God’s Glory
The Bible in a Year “And Moses said, This is the thing which the Lord commanded that ye should do; and the glory of the Lord shall appear unto you.” Leviticus 9:6 As we continue our year-long walk through Scripture, today’s reading places us at the Tabernacle, watching Israel’s priests step into their sacred responsibilities.Continue reading “Serving at the Center of God’s Glory”
When the Offering Would Not Stop
The Bible in a Year “For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.” Exodus 36:7 Exodus 36:7 records one of the most striking moments in the history of Israel’s worship: a moment when generosity overflowed to the point that Moses had to restrain the people fromContinue reading “When the Offering Would Not Stop”
That They May Know Him
The Bible in a Year “They shall know that I am the Lord their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the Lord their God.” Exodus 29:46 As we move steadily through the Scriptures together, Exodus 29:46 invites us to pause and considerContinue reading “That They May Know Him”
When the World Gets There First
The Bible in a Year “Kings … reigned in the land of Edom before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.” Genesis 36:31 As we move steadily through the long arc of Scripture, Genesis 36 presents us with a moment that can quietly unsettle the faithful reader. The descendants of Esau—Jacob’s twin brother—formContinue reading “When the World Gets There First”
Blessed Beyond Deserving
Learning to Bow Low Before a Merciful God The Bible in a Year “I am not worthy of the least of all thy mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.” Genesis 32:10 AsContinue reading “Blessed Beyond Deserving”
Justice, Life, and the Image of God
The Bible in a Year “Whoso sheds man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God made he man.” (Genesis 9:6) As we move steadily through Scripture together, today’s reading brings us to one of the most sobering and contested texts in the Bible. Genesis 9:6 stands at aContinue reading “Justice, Life, and the Image of God”