Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Numbers 14 Commentary: The people reject the Promised Land – want to return to Egypt. http://www.lovingscripture.com We have a very low point here. You thought the golden calf experience was bad enough, but here we are again! Some things never change. The people reject the Promised Land on account of fear and instead plan toContinueContinue reading “Numbers 14 Commentary”

Numbers 13 Commentary: Go spy the land. http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD orders Moses to send out 12 spies to explore the land. Approximately two years after leaving Egypt, Israel is now ready to take possession of the land the LORD had given to Abraham.The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, “Look aroundContinueContinue reading “Numbers 13 Commentary”

Numbers 12 Commentary. Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses http://www.lovingscripture.com Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses. On the face of it the reason for the opposition seems to rise from Moses’ marriage to an unnamed African woman. We already know that Moses was married to Zipporah who gave him two sons named Gershom and Eliezer. At thisContinueContinue reading “Numbers 12 Commentary”

Numbers 11 Commentary: Israel in transit. Trouble begins http://www.lovingscripture.com Trouble begins. We can call it the complaints chapter. Again we see just how displeased the LORD is with complaining. Strangely, many of our prayers today fall in this category. For the most part, complaining is a manifestation of doubt and ingratitude. The LORD reacts byContinueContinue reading “Numbers 11 Commentary”

Numbers 10 Commentary. The Community sets out. http://www.lovingscripture.com A signaling system is installed. In the absence of emails, phone systems or sirens, the trumpet is used for signaling. We call it ‘organization’. It is communication. As noted earlier, the Holy script is not a science book or a book on management. But who doesn’t getContinueContinue reading “Numbers 10 Commentary”

Numbers 9 Commentary. http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter focuses on the first ever Passover event to be observed outside Egypt. It was a symbol reminding Israel of the LORD’S outstretched arm against Egypt. At the same time it remained a symbol of the LORD’S generosity in saving Israel. The importance of the Passover is seen in theContinueContinue reading “Numbers 9 Commentary”

Numbers 8 Commentary: Position of the Lamps and Consecration of the Levites http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter seems to center around two items: the position of the lamps and the consecration of the Levites. The same LORD who said, “Let there be light” is the same LORD issuing instructions about light in the Holy Place. We knowContinueContinue reading “Numbers 8 Commentary”

Numbers 7 Commentary: Wagons to transport the Tabernacle. http://www.lovingscripture.com After dedication of the sanctuary, leaders of the people – the same that were selected to help with the census, presented their gifts. The gifts consisted of wagons for the transportation of the tabernacle articles. However, the sacred items were to be carried on people’s shoulders.ContinueContinue reading “Numbers 7 Commentary”

Numbers 6 Commentary: Nazirite Laws We know Samson was a nazirite, hence his long hair. Samuel was also a nazirite. The key line was holiness for the nazirite. It’s like the LORD is providing a way for non-priests, male or female, to experience a closeness to God which only priests enjoyed. We can see theContinueContinue reading “Numbers 6 Commentary”

Numbers 5 Commentary: Purity in the Camp. http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD orders Moses to expel any individual who is ritually unclean from the community of God’s people. Now we fully understand the reason – it’s because the LORD is present among the people. He detests sickness of this kind. Man was made in God’s image butContinueContinue reading “Numbers 5 Commentary”