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Numbers 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter opens with some very strange instructions. Moses is commanded to arrange a red cow which Eleazer has to burn completely outside the camp. The instruction is a unique procedure for producing water and ash for purifying one who comes in contact with a dead body.The picture we get hereContinueContinue reading “Numbers 19 Commentary”

Numbers 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Probably because of recent events, Korah’s rebellion, the LORD repeats the roles of the priests and the Levites concerning the sanctuary. The Levites will take care of the entire Sanctuary but the core components of the sanctuary are reserved for Aaron and his sons.We see layers of responsibility. For any violations inContinueContinue reading “Numbers 18 Commentary”

Numbers 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In this very short chapter, the LORD is doing one thing: confirming His choice of Aaron as the High priest. A simple but miraculous test of approval is devised. Staffs from tribal leaders with identity markings are placed before the LORD. Aaron’s staff is selected.The hope is that the matter ofContinueContinue reading “Numbers 17 Commentary”

Numbers 16 Commentary: Korah, Dathan and Abiram oppose Moses http://www.lovingscriture.com Now this feels like it. Chapter 15 feels out of place given the absorbing events in chapters 13 and 14. With chapter 16 normal business resumes. It’s Korah’s turn for insolence. The holy script hasn’t given us detailed reasons why Korah and his friends opposedContinueContinue reading “Numbers 16 Commentary”

Numbers 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 15 begins with details on special gifts to the LORD in the land of promise. Any special gift should be made together with a grain offering. Based on regulations concerning grain offerings of Leviticus Chapter 2, you want to conclude that the same rules apply regarding grain offerings. Only aContinueContinue reading “Numbers 15 Commentary”

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”