Bible Reading: FEB19: Numbers 31-33
Midian was a son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:1-6). When Moses fled from Egypt forty years before the Exodus (Exodus 2:15-21), he helped the daughters of Jethro, the Priest of Midian, and married one of his daughters (Zipporah). Therefore,…
Bible Reading: FEB18: Numbers 28-30
All sacrifices, offerings, and ceremonies in these chapters were to lead men to appreciate the wonderful enjoyment they had in fellowship with the Lord. He alone is the all-sufficient Saviour from sin. We should seek Him and trust in Him….
Bible Reading: FEB17: Numbers 25-27
If Balaam had stopped with his visions from God, he would have been safe; but he wanted the money and honor Balak promised, so he told the king how to defeat Israel. His plan was simple. Invite the Jews to…
Bible Reading: FEB16: Numbers 22-24
Balaam was a man who raises many questions for the Bible student. He was a soothsayer, yet he was able to predict the future of Israel. He listened to God’s Word and faithfully proclaimed it, yet turned right around and…
Bible Reading: FEB15: Numbers 19-21
In chapters 20 and 21 we have two wonderful types of Christ. In chapter 20 He is pictured as the smitten rock, and in chapter 21 the brazen serpent is a picture of His being offered on the cross as…
Bible Reading: FEB14: Numbers 16-18
Chapters 16 and 17 record the rebellion of Korah. Korah was a Levite who was not content to minister in the Tabernacle; he wanted to serve as a Priest as well (verse 10). Of course, this attitude was direct rebellion…
Bible Reading: FEB13: Numbers 13-15
Hebrews 3 and 4 is the New Testament commentary on today’s reading. The key thought is “unbelief.” Notice the evidences of unbelief in these events. In chapter 13:1-27 we see the unbelief of the children of Israel in sending in…
Bible Reading: FEB12: Numbers 10-12
Today’s reading describes some of the wilderness experiences of the nation of Israel, and in them we can see the experiences of Christians today. In verses 1-10 of chapter 10, we see that God gives warning when we need it….
Bible Reading: FEB11: Numbers 7-9
Today’s reading covers the offerings of the princes, the dedication of the Tabernacle, consecration of the Levites, observance of the Passover, and the guiding cloud for the people of Israel. The Book of Numbers has a tremendous spiritual lesson for…
Bible Reading: FEB10: Numbers 4-6
Chapter 5 covers the separation from defilement (separation from those unclean). The unclean included the leper and the one defiled by physical secretion or by contact with physical death. This condition incapacitated one to serve the living God, and illustrates…