In Numbers 28, the rhythms of every single day, week, month and year are reviewed and the importance of honoring God in every single day, week, month, and year of our lives. The importance of giving Him our whole selves completely to God, giving our fellowship to God, the fruits of our labors, as well as our joys and sufferings is reiterated. When God's people keep these rhythms at the heart of their lives, they stay close to God. When they stop honoring the feasts and sacrifices, they fall. Rem...
Feb 10, 2023•10 min
In Numbers 27, God's people have been counted and the Promised Land was going to be distributed. An issue arose for 5 daughters whose father had passed. If the land was distributed according to the count of the men, they'd be left without a home. They brought their concern straight to Moses who brought it straight to God. That's where all our concerns should go. God told Moses their concern was legitimate and they needed to have land given to them. The land was meant for the families - not just ...
Feb 09, 2023•6 min
In Numbers 25 & 26, Balaam was not able to bring a curse onto the Israelites but recommends they battle them spiritually instead. The men are seduced and enticed by the Moabite women and in turn they worship the false gods of Moab. They fall for it and the plan works. God gets angry and a plague falls on the Israelites taking out 24,000 people. A grandson of Aaron acted in His zealous faithfulness to God and killed one of the Simeon men who was sinning and the woman he was sinning with. God ...
Feb 08, 2023•19 min
In Numbers 23 & 24, no matter how many times they switch mountains to ask God or how many sacrifices they make only blessings are brought forth from Balaam's mouth. Balaam has been humbled and can only say what God tells him to say but he is still divided since he cannot get paid unless he curses Israel. The first blessing comes forth for God's chosen people and God reminds them that if God has not cursed someone, no one else can. If God has not condemned someone, no one else can. God has an...
Feb 07, 2023•14 min
In Numbers 22, the Moabites are terrified by the coming Israelites. In fear, they call upon Balaam who is a well known prophet they want to hire to curse the Israelites so they are able to conquer them. God tells Balaam directly exactly what His will is. God tells him not to go and not to curse them because they are blessed people. Balaam clearly knows God's power and authority and tells Balak's officials he cannot go because God said so. King Balak hears the report and counters with an offer of...
Feb 07, 2023•14 min
In Numbers 21, the Israelites enter into their first battle as they get closer to the Promised Land. They are given their first victory in this battle, but only by the will of God. The Canaanites were wicked to the core which is a picture of sin in our own lives. Sin comes after us, but God destroys sin if we trust in Jesus. Godlessness deserves wrath but Jesus gives us victory over our sins. Judgement and mercy are seen together as God's wrath meets God's love for us. The people again complain ...
Feb 04, 2023•9 min
In Numbers 20, the Israelites have been wandering for 37 years. Reactions to life's situations and struggles are a pretty good indication of spiritual maturity. God has come through for them again and again, but they still aren't able to trust Him. They continue the cycle of God giving them instruction, they disobey and face punishment, Moses and Aaron intercede, and...repeat! This is the sin cycle. This is what Jesus does for us every day. He intercedes for our forgiveness, grace, and mercy and...
Feb 02, 2023•11 min
In Numbers 19, the sacrifice required for when a person comes into contact with death is explained. The sacrifice was a very rare red heifer with no defects. Jesus was pure, holy, innocent of any and all evil and sacrificed Himself for us on the cross. Jesus beat death once and for all when He shed His blood for us on the cross. The sacrifice is burnt in its entirety. Jesus crushed all sin, guilt, and shame in their entirety when He took our place on the cross. Cedar, a hyssop branch, and some s...
Feb 01, 2023•10 min
In Numbers 17 & 18, God settles the leadership issue in the camp. He publicly confirms Aaron, his sons, and his tribe of Levites are indeed the chosen leaders and anointed by God. God puts an end to the grumbling, complaining, and murmuring in the camp. He puts an end to the distrust. Grumbling and complaining destroys our faith. Aaron's staff comes to life and produces ripe almonds. His old, dead piece of wood brings forth new life. Jesus died on the cross, is our ultimate High Priest, and ...
Jan 29, 2023•12 min
In Numbers 16, an uprising against Moses, Aaron and ultimately God is started due to envy among the Levites. The people anointed by God to do His work are rebelling against their leaders and God. They fail to stop and pray and seek God's will. Moses responds to their uprising by taking it straight to God. His answer is always to seek God first and let Him decide. This is what we should all be doing every day of our lives. When anger rises up in Moses about the situation, he again takes it straig...
Jan 27, 2023•13 min
In Numbers 15, the sacrifices needed for the day they enter the Promised Land are reviewed. God says "when" they enter, not "if" they enter. God is faithful to His will, even when we ourselves are faithless. The next generation will see the Promised Land. Regret does not equal repentance. Repentance is a heart change and the current generation has not experienced a heart change. For 40 years, a whole generation will do nothing. They will walk without the Spirit of God. Their hearts remain proud ...
Jan 26, 2023•10 min
In Numbers 14, the Israelites are hopeless. They are overwhelmed with fear rather than faith. They don't trust God and His promises. They've seen God's power move time and time again yet they doubt and refuse to believe or obey. God has the power to give them the Promised land and told them He would. Caleb and Joshua are the only two that stand up in faith on that promise and are therefore, the only two from this generation that will get to enter the Promised land. God is frustrated with the sin...
Jan 25, 2023•12 min
In Numbers 12 & 13, envy tries to creep into the camp. God stops it in its tracks. Envy is a root sin that leads to evil and can take down a whole team. God speaks of the relationship He has with Moses and his humility. Humility is the only prevention and solution for envy. Miriam's arm becomes leprous which is what sin looks like inside us - death and decay. She is quarantined for 7 days. Moses is a humble leader, his partners in service became envious, 7 days must pass before Miriam is res...
Jan 24, 2023•14 min
In Numbers 10 & 11, the trumpet's purpose is explained and will be used for assembling people, moving forward, battle calls, and feasts and celebrations. When Jesus returns, a trumpet will sound. The trumpet will call all His people to Him, moving us up to be with Him. A battle will break out as the tribulation period begins and when the victory is won defeating Satan once and for all, a celebration like no other will begin. The Israelites set out on their first move led by the tribe of Juda...
Jan 23, 2023•17 min
In Numbers 8, the Levites' lives are dedicated as missionaries for God. They will be working for God and in turn serving God's people. In preparation, they are cleansed both inside and out. When we put our faith in Jesus, we are giving all our sin and guilt to Him. He became the perfect Sacrifice for us and took all that sin and guilt to the cross with Him. We don't have to pick it back up, it's been paid for in full. As Jesus was returning to Heaven, He called all of us to spread His Gospel to ...
Jan 21, 2023•13 min
In Numbers 7, we flash back to the end of Exodus. You may be wondering how the Levites are going to carry all the equipment it takes to put up the Tabernacle and take it down again as they travel. That question is answered by going back to the dedication offerings that were given to God when the Tabernacle was built. Gifts and offerings were given by each of the tribes of Israel and then re-gifted by God to the appropriate people who would need those items based on their callings. The Levites ar...
Jan 19, 2023•17 min
In Numbers 5 & 6, purity is addressed. God is pure and holy so the camp needs to remain pure and holy so God is able to remain with His people as they travel. A jealousy offering is discussed if adultery is suspected in a marriage. God knows our hidden secrets and our hearts and holds us accountable for our actions and choices. Jesus cleanses us so we are fully forgiven and free to remain with God in spite of our sins. Jesus makes us whole and pure. That doesn't mean we won't have to face ea...
Jan 18, 2023•15 min
In Numbers 4, assignments and tasks are given to the three Levite clans so everyone knows what they are to do to serve in God's house and what their assignment is. They are counted again so they know how many and who are able to serve now. God is a God of now and wants anyone who is able to serve to get in their places and do so - - right now - today. Everything is wrapped up perfectly to make sure everything they are carrying remains holy and pure. Blue cloths are used when they are wrapping up...
Jan 17, 2023•13 min
In Numbers 3, inventory continues. The Levites are now counted. They are appointed by God as the spiritual leaders of the Israel Nation. There are three clans and they are each given a specific task of taking down and putting up the Tabernacle as they travel. The Levites take the place of the 1st born sons of each family as the spiritual leaders in the nation. There are 273 more first born sons of Israel than there are Levites so those Israelites are paid for in full to balance the difference. J...
Jan 16, 2023•10 min
In Numbers 1 & 2, God directs the Israelites to take inventory as they prepare to go forward into the wilderness towards the Promised Land. There are millions in the nation now. God's promise to Abraham has proven to be a reality. God never fails, keeps His promises, and is trustworthy. The order and organization of the people is important as they prepare to set out on their journey. The camp is organized intentionally, keeping God at the very center of the nation. Just like in our lives tod...
Jan 15, 2023•14 min
In Leviticus 27, the importance of our vows and value of our words are shown. Our words and vows are demonstrated by doing, not talking. Our actions reveal our heart and show the sincerity of the vows we make. The action God took when He sent Jesus also shows His heart and character - His sincere love for His children. The entire book of Leviticus was fulfilled by Jesus on the cross. Jesus can, did, and does accomplish absolutely everything possible when He spilled His blood for us. He received ...
Jan 14, 2023•9 min
In Leviticus 26, God spills out some pretty clear details on what it means to remain faithful to a covenant. God promises blessings and abundance if they choose to obey Him. If they do not choose to obey God, He also spills out some pretty clear consequences for that choice. God gives people choices. He doesn't force Himself on anyone. The Israelites were given a choice to follow God with all their heart of chase after false idols. God wants to dwell with us. He wants to be a part of our daily m...
Jan 13, 2023•12 min
In Leviticus 24 & 25, we see the Trinity of God. Just like the oil is to never go out in the lamps that provide light in the Tabernacle, the Holy Spirit never leaves us the moment we accept Jesus as our Savior. Jesus is the bread - the bread of Life. He sustains us throughout life. God gave us His Son, Jesus gave us His life, and the Holy Spirit brings it into our hearts. The passion for God is ignited and never burns out. We have eternal light. Every seven years, the land and people of Isra...
Jan 11, 2023•18 min
In Leviticus 22 & 23, the priests are given instruction regarding the importance of God's holiness and not messing with it. God's honor, reputation, and character are holy and will remain holy. The sacrifices brought before God must be perfect and the gifts must be valuable. They were blemished by their imperfection and needed a spotless sacrifice to represent their blemishes and give them purity in exchange. Jesus did this once and for all for us on the cross for all eternity. The festivals...
Jan 10, 2023•18 min
In Leviticus 20, God lays out guidelines for not sacrificing your children to false gods and not caving to lustful, flesh-filled desires. He wants people to not be objectified and to be treated with value, worth, respect and of course - love. All people are made in God's image and deserve to know they are worthy, valued, seen and loved - especially by God. Jesus died on the cross for every one of us. In Leviticus 21, instructions are given for priests. God is holy and they are to represent God's...
Jan 04, 2023•13 min
In Leviticus 19, the ten commandments about loving people are revisited on a deeper level. We see what God is like as well as His character. We see what we should be like if we are chasing after God's own heart. God is holy and pure. We see what God commands and who God is which fully comes together in Jesus. Jesus perfectly kept God's commands and is the only one allowed in God's presence based solely on who He is. He perfectly kept the law and perfectly took its punishment on our behalf on the...
Jan 03, 2023•11 min
In Leviticus 17 & 18, we are reminded of the importance of the life blood in every being. Life is found in the blood. Jesus' life was poured out when He died on the cross for us so we could live for all eternity instead of facing the death we all deserve. The trust that was once put in the sacrifices of Leviticus are now put in Jesus. Jesus' blood gives life to us who should have had to pay for our sinfulness. Outlines are further given for how to remain morally pure as they are about to ent...
Jan 01, 2023•12 min
In Leviticus 15, we are shown how the people were cleansed after grossness came out of their bodies. Our bodies are gross and our spirits can be worse. Regardless, God cares for us and heals us in and through our grossness in every area. This leads to chapter 16. The day of atonement. Once a year a mega sacrifice was given to atone for anything that any of the other sacrifices may not cover. One goat is sacrificed to purify the people before the Lord, the other is used to take their sins far awa...
Dec 31, 2022•15 min
In Leviticus 14, we learn how the priests performed the cleansing and purification sacrifices for people after they were healed from a skin disease and how they handled purification of homes after a mold cleansing. Once someone is cleansed, they are set apart, healed, and purified and are free to live the rest of their lives for God. God sent us Jesus to cleanse us and wants everything we come in contact with - our whole houses and environments - to be liberated, cleansed, and free from the spre...
Dec 30, 2022•11 min
In Leviticus 13, Aaron and his sons get to be dermatologists! They have detailed instructions on how to look at skin and determine if it's an infection or a mere rash. If it's a real infection, they are determined to be ceremonially unclean and if it's a mere rash, they quarantine for seven days and then are determined to be ceremonially clean again. This chapter covers everything from leprosy to balding. Whoa - watch out for balding y'all! Just kidding - don't worry - if they only had balding t...
Dec 29, 2022•13 min
