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…
Category: OT Exposition
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…
Numbers 18 Command!
Moses wrote these words to the children of Israel, but more importantly to the priesthood: “You must serve.” [Num 18:7] End of discussion. Simple command and no…
Numbers 16 The Cost of Sin
God was clear as to His choice to lead the nation out of Egypt and into the wilderness where God would test them to see…
Psalm 90 Blessings
In his quiet time, Moses prayed to the Lord; “The days of our lives add up to 70 years, or 80, if one is especially…