24 January 2024 Lesson: 15 Numbers 22 The Failure of Israel en route to Moab Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Israel in the Plains of Moab Balak called for Balaam (v.1-7). We first note that Israel was camped in the plains of Moab on this side (i.e., […]
Did you know that the word “understanding” is found over 62 times in the book of Proverbs. This makes it a key word that we must comprehend. After examining the uses in the KJV and studying the Hebrew definitions, I think that a biblical definition of this word is the God-given intelligence, skill, or insight […]
Our text this evening is Proverbs 4:5. Here, Solomon quotes from his father, David, to his own son. David urged Solomon to “Get wisdom!” God possessed wisdom before creation. It is part of His eternal nature. With His wisdom, God designed and created all the complexities found in our universe. Because of His wisdom, God […]
NUMBERS 13 December 2023 Lesson: 14 Numbers 21 The Failure of Israel en route to Moab Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. The Battle at Hormah Arad the Canaanite took some of the Israelites captive. They prayed and the Lord delivered up the Canaanites into their hands. They […]
NUMBERS 6 November 2023 Lesson: 13 Numbers 20 The Failure of Israel en route to Moab Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Miriam died (v.1) The congregation entered the desert of Zin. (See map). There they abode in Kadesh. Miriam died while they were in Kadesh and was buried. […]
29 November 2023 Lesson: 12 Numbers 18:25-19:22 The Failure of Israel in the Wilderness Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Role of the Priests Levitical tithing instructions (18:25-32) The tithe was the first ten percent of the produce of the field and flock. However, the Levites had no […]
22 November 2023 Lesson: 11 Numbers 17:1-18:24 The Failure of Israel in the Wilderness Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Role of the Priests Aaronic priesthood confirmed (17:1-13). God commanded that the chief prince from each tribe bring his rod to Moses (17:2). These rods were dry walking […]
NUMBERS 8 November 2023 Lesson: 10 Numbers 16 The Failure of Israel in the Wilderness Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Rebellion of Korah Korah’s gang rebelled against Moses and Aaron (16:1-14). The members of Korah’s gang included Dathan, Abiram, and On. Korah was of the tribe of […]
NUMBERS 1 November 2023 Lesson: 9 Numbers 15 The Failure of Israel in the Wilderness Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. David Guzik makes an excellent point. “Israel was at one of its lowest points in history. It had just rebelliously rejected God’s offer to bring the nation into […]
NUMBERS 25 October 2023 Lesson: 8 Numbers 13-14 The Major Failure of Israel at Kadesh Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, edited. Spies Investigate the Promised Land (13:1-33) God told Moses to send spies into Canaan (13:1-2). One ruler from each tribe was chosen. Note what Moses said to […]