Category: Teaching

[Numbers 22] The Error of Balaam. In this chapter, one of the descendants of Lot hires Balaam the prophet to prophesy against the Israelites. Who was Balaam? What does the New Testament refer to when speaking of the “Error of Balaam”? We hear of such things and blithely distance ourselves thinking we would never do […]

[Numbers 21] Brazen Serpents and Singing Fountains. In chapter Moses and the people continue their wanderings. Neighboring tribes molest them, yet God defends them. They complain again about the Manna and are plagued by deadly serpents. Moses makes a brass serpent, and those that look on it are healed. Jesus later says that He is […]

[Numbers 20] Surviving Stagnation. In this chapter, the people come to a flat, dry place and cry out for water. Many times, in your walk with God, you will experience dry and uncomfortable seasons. Your response during this time will impact your destiny for years to come and may cost you far more than you […]

[Numbers 19] Ashes of the Red Heifer. Our chapter today covers the subject of a very particular sacrifice known as the “Red Heifer.” What is so special about the Red Heifer? Is the physical temple of God going to be restored and the sacrifice reinstituted? What does the Red Heifer tell us about who Jesus […]

[Numbers 18] Jesus Bears Your Iniquity. In this chapter, God charges Aaron and his sons to bear the iniquity of the tabernacle. The New Testament tells us we are the Tabernacle of God. Jesus bears our iniquity. Even though Jesus was perfect, He could only bear the sin of the world by the enablement of […]

[Numbers 17] Aaron’s Rod that Budded. In this chapter, the people continue to murmur against Moses and Aaron after a rebellion in which 14,000 people are killed, including Korah, who was swallowed up alive by the earth. God vindicates Aaron, the high priest, as His chosen man by having all the surviving heads of Israel, […]

[Numbers 16] Surviving a Church Fight. In this chapter, we find Moses in conflict with a wealthy Israelite by the name of Korah. Moses is challenged and criticized for not producing as promised. Two hundred fifty men rise up to remove Moses and Aaron, but God intervenes. Before the day is over, 14,000 people pay […]

[Numbers 15] Conduct in Canaan. In this chapter, God instructs Moses and the people regarding their conduct before Him when they come into the land of promise. To the children of Israel, entering Canaan was still very much only a hope and a possibility. To God, the land of milk and honey was a foregone […]

[Numbers 14] Avoiding the Wilderness Trip! In this chapter, the people respond to the ten spies who brought back the evil report. The voice of reason and rationale often provoke us to react to problems in fear and doubt. The ten spies’ evil report could have been motivated out of healthy caution and sensibility, but […]

[Numbers 13] Believing the Good Report. In this chapter, the twelve spies go into Canaan’s land to bring back a report to Moses and the people. God seldom allows us to go into a situation without our eyes open to what is ahead. He will keep you informed, and nothing will take you by surprise […]