The Bible in a Year “The cities which ye shall give shall be of the possession of the children of Israel; from them that have many ye shall give many; but from them that have few ye shall give few; every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites according to his inheritance whichContinue reading “Giving That Reflects the Giver”
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When Compromise Whispers Counsel
The Bible in a Year “Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the Lord in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord.” — Numbers 31:16 As we move through the Book of Numbers in our year-long journey throughContinue reading “When Compromise Whispers Counsel”
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”
Counted for a Calling
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”
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”