Category: Teaching

[Numbers 28] Partaking of the Continual Sacrifice. In this passage, instructions are given regarding the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly sacrifices connected with consecration and forgiveness of sins. The morning sacrifice was performed with a specific orientation to the rising sun and the tribe of Judah. The entire encampment was a proclamation of the gospel […]

[Numbers 27] The Appointment of Joshua. In this chapter, Moses is informed that he will not enter Canaan land because of his disobedience in the land of Zin. He went all through the wilderness for forty years and, in one outburst, cost himself the fulfillment of going into the land of promise. His last act […]

[Numbers 26] Are You Able to Go to War? In this chapter, God instructs Moses to tally the number of able-bodied men. It was necessary to know this number after a time of plague and significant loss of life. The men had to be a certain age, and it had to be known what tribe […]

[Numbers 25] Trusting God in Thorny Places. In this chapter, the people of God encamp in a place filled with thorn trees oozing out sticky gum. It speaks of the thorny and challenging places we find ourselves in at times. In this case, the people fall into idolatry with a false god whose name means […]

[Numbers 24] True Prophets Acting Falsely. Have you ever seen a false prophet in action? Or perhaps in truth, you merely saw a true prophet acting falsely! In this chapter, we find the continued efforts of Balaam to curse God’s people. From time to time, you will have in your life those who will expend […]

[Numbers 23] Rising Above Man’s Curse. In this chapter, the prophet Balaam continues to work with Balak to curse God’s people. Balaam had an accurate gift but a wrong motivation. He attempts to curse the people but finds that it isn’t possible to condemn that which God has blessed. Balak tries several times to sacrifice […]

[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 […]