Bible Study: Deuteronomy 1-3 (Devarim)
The Book of Deuteronomy (Hebrew “Devarim”) was recited to Israel on Mt. Nebo just before Israel entered the land. Moses’ work in this age has been completed. Joshua would lead Israel into the Promised Land. Since the specific date was given, the first day of the 11th month of the 40th year, it would be…
Bible Study: Numbers 30-36 (Matot-Masay)
At the close of the account given in Numbers, Israel has spent 38 ½ years wandering about in the wilderness. This resulted from their unbelief in response to the majority report brought by the spies which had entered the land. That generation had died off and a new generation was prepared to enter the Promised…
Video: The Main Show vs The Side Show
From a secular perspective, the potential confrontation between the USA and China may appear as the main show on the world stage. From a Biblical perspective, however, it becomes clear that this side show is more of a selection round for who will lead the nations in confronting God’s people, Israel, on the mountains of…
Bible Study: Numbers 25-29 (Pinkhas)
The portion for this week includes the account of Pinchas, the grandson of Aaron. Balaam had been unable to put a curse on Israel by means of divination. He recognized that Israel could only be cursed by means of judgment due to their own sin. He advised Balak to tempt the Israelis by sending Moabite women into the…
Bible Study: Numbers 22-25 (Balak)
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 (Khukat)
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…