The Bible in a Year “The Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him” (Numbers 27:18). As we continue our journey through Scripture, we arrive at a sacred transition. Moses, the towering figure of the Exodus, is nearing theContinue reading “When God Chooses the Next Leader”
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Bound Hearts and Burning Holiness
The Bible in a Year “Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor; and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel” (Numbers 25:3). As we move through our year-long journey in Scripture, we arrive at a sobering scene. Israel is standing on the threshold of promise. The Jordan River lies ahead. The land sworn to Abraham,Continue reading “Bound Hearts and Burning Holiness”
Living Now for the Way You Want to Die
The Bible in a Year “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.” — Numbers 23:10 As we journey through Scripture together in this year-long reading plan, we eventually meet a curious and troubling figure: Balaam. In Numbers 23:10, he utters one of the most arresting statementsContinue reading “Living Now for the Way You Want to Die”
When the Long Way Is Still the Right Way
The Bible in a Year “They journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom; and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.” — Numbers 21:4 As we continue our journey through Scripture this year, we come to a verse that feelsContinue reading “When the Long Way Is Still the Right Way”
Step Away from the Tents
The Bible in a Year “He spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.” — Numbers 16:26 As we move through our year-long journey in Scripture, we come today to a sobering scene inContinue reading “Step Away from the Tents”
When Prayer Stands in the Gap
The Bible in a Year “Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.” — Numbers 14:19 As we continue our journey through The Bible in a Year, we come to a moment that could haveContinue reading “When Prayer Stands in the Gap”
Well Able: Living by Faith in a Land of Giants
The Bible in a Year “Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.” — Numbers 13:30 As we move steadily through Scripture in our year-long journey, we come today to a defining moment in Israel’s story. Twelve menContinue reading “Well Able: Living by Faith in a Land of Giants”
When God Says Move—and When God Says Rest
The Bible in a Year “At the commandment of the Lord they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the Lord they journeyed; they kept the charge of the Lord, at the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.” — Numbers 9:23 As we continue our journey through Scripture in thisContinue reading “When God Says Move—and When God Says Rest”
Between the Cherubim
Learning to Speak and Listen The Bible in a Year “When Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims; and he spake untoContinue reading “Between the Cherubim”
When Confession Meets Restoration
The Bible in a Year “They shall confess their sin which they have done; and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.” — Numbers 5:7 As we journey through The Bible in a Year, weContinue reading “When Confession Meets Restoration”