Bible Study: Numbers 22-25
The story of Balaam is one of the most unusual in the Bible. Evidently, like Job of an earlier age, Balaam was not a part of the covenant people of Israel; nevertheless, he enjoyed a relationship with God. That relationship is reflected by the fact that he knew (yadah) God. This means that his relationship…
Bible Study: Numbers 19 – 21
Israel wandered in the desert for about 38 ½ years as a result of the judgment passed upon them. They had failed to trust that God would be able to bring them into the land of Canaan. Soon they forgot the reason for their distress and blamed both God and Moses for their dilemma. They murmured along the…
Is the Israel-Iran War the Beginning of Armageddon?
The Book of Revelation speaks of the battle of Armageddon. Is the current conflict between Israel and Iran connected to it? We’ll look at the conflict between God’s plan to dwell in our midst and the opposition by the nations of the world. God promises judgment to the nations but deliverance and reconciliation to individual…
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Bible Study: Numbers 16-18
Election is an important concept revealed in the Bible. God chooses whomever He wills for the task at hand. From a human perspective, there may be others who appear better qualified and better suited for the job. Nevertheless, God’s choice is God’s choice. Often related to election is human rejection of that choice. In the section of the Bible that…
Bible Study: Number 8-12
Often, the account recorded in the TANACH provides valuable insight for us as believers today. This is true of this Bible section. Here we gain insight for people who experience God directly through the Holy Spirit concerning a Holy Spirit led life. Number (9:15-23) speaks of how Israel followed the guidance of God manifested through…
Bible Study: Numbers 4-7
This section of the Bible lists the duties of the Levites. Each family of the tribe of Levi had distinct responsibilities concerning the tabernacle. The sons of Kohath transported the holy objects from the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. The sons of Gershon transported the curtains and coverings for the tent of meeting. Finally, the sons of…