Tag archive: Numbers
Outnumbered
This always created an unfair advantage. Joshua 10:1-43 Reference: “Then the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish and Eglon—joined forces. They moved up with all their troops and took up positions against Gibeon and attacked it.” Joshua 10:5 NIV Explore: Numbers can make a significant difference. In primary school we…
Here Enters The Microwave
Linda is currently away. Here is one of her most popular posts from recent blogs. I have vague recollections of the pre-microwave world Numbers 8:1-26 Reference: v.7 To purify them, do this: Sprinkle the water of cleansing on them; then have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes. And so they will purify…
Diet Language
Linda is currently away. Here is one of her most popular posts from recent blogs. Whether it’s high-fat, low GI, carbs, protein, calories or kilojoules, it’s all Greek to him! Numbers 25:1-18 Reference: v.11 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has saved the Israelites from my anger. He hates sin as…
Making Difficult Decisions
So why was the decision to move such a difficult one to make? Numbers 36:1-13 Reference: v.8 Every daughter who inherits land in any Israelite tribe must marry someone in her father’s tribal clan, so that all Israelites will possess the inheritance of their ancestors. (TNIV Bible) Explore: A couple of years ago I was…
A Place of Refuge
There was no sign of any physical violence, but the regular rolling of the eyes and the constant verbal abuse, made an evening meal feel like a war zone. Numbers 35:1-34 Reference: v. 6 “Six of the towns you give the Levites will be cities of refuge, to which a person who has killed someone…