Numbers 31

13 March 2024 Lesson: 22 Numbers 31 Preparing to Enter the Promised Land Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Victory over Midian Destruction of the Midianites (v.1-12)         God commanded Moses to destroy the Midianites for the evils they had done to Israel (v.1-2). God told him to take […]

Numbers 29-30

6 March 2024 Lesson: 21 Numbers 29-30 Preparing to Enter the Promised Land Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Yearly offerings (28:16-29:40) Continued         The first four feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, and Pentecost) were connected with the early harvest season each year. The last three feasts (Trumpets, […]

The Candle of the LORD – Proverbs 20:27

Candles today come in many shapes, sizes, colours, and fragrances. Candles are used at weddings, at special dinners, for romantic evenings, at Christmas, and just for enjoyment. This evening, we are going to look at another kind of candle that has a very important purpose. Transition (Proverbs 20:27) “The spirit of man is the candle […]

Numbers 28

28 February 2024 Lesson: 20 Numbers 28:1-31 Preparing to Enter the Promised Land Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. Regulations for Offerings and Vows         These regulations came from God to Moses, and he commanded the people. The Bible Knowledge Commentary, OT, p.248 has a good chart of the […]

When Sleep is Fatal – 1 Peter 5:8-9

Read 1 Peter 5:1-9. Peter addressed this section particularly to elders or pastors. Pastors are to be shepherds, protecting their flock from danger. However, verses 5-9 also have a personal application for every Christian. In verses 8-9, Peter gives commands concerning our enemy, the devil. He and his countless demons are constantly trying to defeat […]

Numbers 27b

21 February 2024 Lesson: 19 Numbers 27:12-23, Joshua 1:1-9 Preparing to Enter the Promised Land Once again, the main outline is from the Open Bible, slightly edited. God set aside Moses (27:12-14)         These were sad words for Moses to hear after faithfully leading the people for 40 years, except for the time he hit […]