Author: Nicholson
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October 26, 2022 — The Plunder Of War
The conflict (Num 31:1-12); the corrective (vv 13-18); the cleansing (vv 19-20); the cache (vv 21-54). The latter part of Numbers 31 describes how Israel was to use the plunder of war. Booty is used for livestock and spoil for treasure (v 12). There is no description of the battle, but it clearly was a […]
October 25, 2022 — Moses’ Last Battle
Life oscillates between discussing and doing. There is a time for words and a time for action. After three chapters of talk, the conversation takes a sharp turn: “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Take vengeance on the Midianites’” (Num 31:1-2). This is Moses’ last action before heading up Nebo to die. Anyone reading this […]
October 24, 2022 — On Making And Keeping Vows
God wanted people to be able to count on His word, and on what His people said, as well. Numbers 30 is about vows. God always keeps His word and He expects you to do the same. Nobody likes it when others can’t be counted on. So it’s usually better to just do what needs […]
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October 21, 2022 — Festivals Of The Happy God
Happy people enjoy what they do have; unhappy people obsess with what they don’t have. Numbers 29 is a continuation from chapter 28 on the subject of Israel’s sacrifices to the Lord. This is a reprise of Leviticus 23 regarding the Festivals of Jehovah. One of the Lord’s titles is “The Happy God.” We read […]
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October 20, 2022 — Pictures, Pictures Everywhere
When Mary poured her ointment out, Judas said, “What waste!” Jesus said, “What worship!” Imagine a mother whose only son died on a foreign battlefield, giving his life for others. He was the joy of her heart. He looked so like his father at that age. She misses him every day. As she sits in […]
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October 19, 2022 — Moses’ Big Ministry (Num 27:15-23)
Don’t underestimate the influence of an Elijah on an Elisha, a Moses on a Joshua, or a Paul on a Timothy. It’s good to remember that God’s work is, well, God’s work! Paul longed to reach the Jews for Christ, but God sent him to the Gentiles. David’s chief desire, for which he took an […]
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October 18, 2022 — Moses’ Big Mistake (Num 27:12-14)
It seemed like a little thing, but how could it be when the revelation of God’s character was at stake? Without question, Moses was one of the greatest men ever. “The Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Ex 33:11). Yet “The man Moses was very humble, more […]
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October 17, 2022 — The Daughters Of Zelophehad
How God loves boldness in faith! Zelophehad means “united” and his daughters certainly were. The daughters of Zelophehad! You know—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They’re right there in Numbers 26:33. You didn’t notice? That’s understandable, except they’re daughters in a long list of sons. In chapter 27, they’re brought front and center. Coming for […]
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