Deuteronomy 31 Command!
Moses told the Israelites and Joshua in particular to be “strong and courageous.” Joshua will echo those words as he prepares to take the nation…
Deuteronomy 23 Vows
A vow is a promise to be fulfilled lest you bring sin into the camp. Moses, as the compiler of what God had said wrote: “When…
Deuteronomy 10 Remember
Moses wrote the words of God to the Israelites: “Remember—don’t ever forget!” That is a quick reminder to all of us to remember. God has…
Deuteronomy 2 The Heart of God
As we read through these chapters, there are several verses that remind us of who these Israelites were and what God hoped for them and…
Deuteronomy 1-2 Caution
Moses recounts the travels of the Israelites and their encounters along the way. One verse jumps out from Moses recollection: “Let’s send some men ahead…
Numbers 36 A Positive Example
eThe book of Numbers closes with the women who had come to Moses as an example of what they provided for Israel. “This book that…
Numbers 32 Gilead
Elijah the prophet came from Gilead and this is the land that the three tribes requested from Moses. The three tribes of Reuben, Gad and…
Numbers 30 Vows
Vows are promises made by both men and women for many different reasons. If made,they are to be kept but there is a a question…
Numbers 27 Women Count!
Of all the stories of women in the Bible, this chapter is a favorite of mine. God cares for the weak as well as the…
Numbers 22-23 A Conundrum
A conundrum is a puzzle that seems to be unsolvable. Balaam fits in that category. Historians say this about this man: “Balaam is the pagan…