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    The 2nd Census (Numbers 26)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 2, 2024
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    Numbering those who were allowed to enter the promised land can be seen as a metaphor for an eternal promised land. Will we be in that number? Let's look at Numbers 26.

    The generation that had rebelled against God had all passed away. It was time for a new generation to enter the promised land. What was their number? Does this metaphorically picture a chosen number who cross the Jordan into that eternal promised land? Let’s look at Numbers 26. What were Moses and ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua Ordained (Numbers 27)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 3, 2024
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    What mistake did Moses, the humblest of all men make? Let's look at Numbers 27.

    Though Moses was the humblest of men, he did make one arrogant mistake that removed his leadership? What were the qualifications of Moses’ replacement? How have we chosen our leaders? Let’s look at Numbers 27. Inheritance laws ensured that family land would remain within the tribe. A woman who ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spring Offerings (Numbers 28)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2024
     | 303 views

    How do the Spring festivals picture the Christian life? Let's look at Numbers 28.

    As Israel was about to enter the promised land, did God remind them of their feasts and related offerings? Did they picture the total sacrifice of Jesus? Is our love for God and neighbor total, like a burnt offering? Let’s look at Numbers 28. Were morning and evening offerings to be made daily? ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Autumn Offerings (Numbers 29)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2024
     | 252 views

    How did the autumn offerings foreshadow Christ and the Christian life? Let's look at Numbers 29.

    What were the feasts observed in the autumn? What do the sacrifices teach us? Why are they no longer necessary? Let’s look at Numbers 29. What was the offering to be made on the Feast of Trumpets? Why did God later say that He hated their sacrifices? Was it perhaps because they didn’t include a ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Promises (Numbers 30)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 6, 2024
     | 370 views

    Do we tell the truth? Do we fulfill our promises? Let's look at Numbers 30.

    How important is telling the truth? Do we lie to others? Do we make promises that we fail to keep? Let’s look at Numbers 30. How seriously did God take any promise to do something? Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which Yahweh has ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Toward God (Luke 12)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2024
     | 436 views

    Are we greedy for wealth or rich toward God? Let's look at Luke 12.

    Are we hypocrites or righteous? Do we publicly acknowledge Jesus? Are we more concerned with being rich in material things than rich toward God? Let’s look at Luke 12. What was the leaven of the Pharisees? Will all hypocrisy eventually be exposed? At this time, after so many thousands of the ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering An Enemy (Numbers 31)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 9, 2024
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    What was God's last task for Moses? Let's look in Numbers 31.

    As Israel overcame nations with vile practices like idolatry and child sacrifice, do we overcome sin in our lives? Let’s look at Numbers 31. What last task did God give to Moses before his death? And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reuben & Gad's Request (Numbers 32)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2024
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    Why did God destroy nations and allow Israel to take their land? Let's look at Numbers 32.

    Before we judge God harshly, let’s ask ourselves some questions: Does God have an eternal plan for even innocent children? Is it merciful to allow children just to be sacrificed, or taught harmful practices, or do we trust God with a mysterious future not yet fully revealed? Is God perfectly loving ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel's Journey (Numbers 33)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 12, 2024
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    What can we learn from Israel's journey from slavery through baptism in the sea to the promised land? Let's look at Numbers 33.

    What do we learn in Israel’s journey from slavery to baptism through the sea and freedom in the promised land? Is our journey to that eternal promised land similar? Do evils that we fail to eliminate still trouble us? Let’s look at Numbers 33. Of about 42 stages in their journey, where did Israel ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel's Inheritance (Numbers 34)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 12, 2024
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    How was the criteria for Israel's inheritance in the land different to the critieria for our eternal inheritance? Let's begin in Numbers 34)

    Was the promised land divided by lot among the remaining nine and a half tribes? Was there a committee member from each tribe? How will our inheritance in eternity be decided differently? Let’s begin in Numbers 34. What were the southern and western borders of Israel’s land? Then the Lord spoke ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manslaughter & Murder (Numbers 35)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2024
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    How did ancient Israel handle murder and suicide? How are we to handle our enemies? Let's begin in Numers 35.

    How were manslaughter and murder handled under the old covenant? Where was custody until a case was decided? How should we act towards our enemies? Let’s look at Numbers 35. How were the Levitical cities to be appointed among the tribes of Israel? The Lord told Moses in the wilderness of Moab, ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zelophehad's Daughters (Numbers 36)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2024
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    How does the equality and independence of Israel's land laws guide Christians in their help of the poor? Let's begin in Numbers 36.

    Concluding Numbers with Zelophehad’s daughters, highlights the equality and independence guaranteed in Israel’s land grants. Greedy oligarchs, predatory Communist party bosses and selfish billionaires do not exhibit God’s way. Are we narcissistic takers or selfless givers? Let’s look at Numbers ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow Way (Luke 13)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2024
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    What is the narrow way? Let's look in Luke 13.

    Do we blame the suffering for their plight? Does repentance happen without fruit? Is relieving human suffering more important than the letter of the law? Is the way narrow? Is Jerusalem known for killing the prophets? Let’s look at Luke 13. Do we blame the suffering for their plight or must we all ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recounting The Exodus (Deuteronomy 1)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2024
     | 400 views

    Are there lessons in Moses' recounting of the Exodus that are valuable for us? Let's look at Deuteronomy 1.

    What can we learn from Israel’s 40 years of wandering in the wilderness? Are we learning to trust God? Are we learning not to make things worse when God disciplines us? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 1. What history did Moses recount before Israel crossed the Jordan into Canaan? These are the words ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying Heshbon (Deuteronomy 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2024
     | 273 views

    Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.

    Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist