Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD instructed through Moses. Numbers 27:23 God had told Moses that he was coming to the end of his life, since he was not being allowed to enter into the land of Canaan. Moses asked God to provide someone to lead the nation... Continue Reading →
Numbers 25:1-2 An Invitation To Be Rejected
While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the Moabite women, who invited them to the sacrifices to their gods. The people ate the sacrificial meal and bowed down before their gods. Numbers 25:1-2 God had the Israelites camp for a while in Shittim. While there the men... Continue Reading →
Numbers 24:17 Seeing Jesus
"I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the people of Sheth. Numbers 24:17 After blessing the Israelites three times, while Balak wanted him to curse... Continue Reading →
Numbers 23:27 Another Tactic
"Then Balak said to Balaam, Come, let me take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God to let you curse them for me from there." Numbers 23:27 Balaam had went before God two times to hear what He wanted him to say about the Israelites. Balak wanted Balaam to curse them, but both... Continue Reading →
Numbers 22:31 Seeing God And His Ways
"Then the LORD opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown." Numbers 22:31 Balaam had been asked to curse the Israelites several times by king Balak. Each time Balaam said he had to go before God and... Continue Reading →
