Like Paul, our lives are never perfect. In reality, we navigate a slew of hardships and trials in our every day to day. However, the death of Jesus Christ changes how we interpret those difficult times when they inevitably come (2 Cor 6:3-10).

According to Scripture, prior to our Salvation, we were at enmity with God. According to Scripture, our sins offend and even grieve God. Yet, according to Scripture, it is that same offended God who makes sacrifice to restore our broken relationship (2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2).

This final passage of Numbers tackles issues of property, vengeance, and inheritance. As the penultimate installment of the Torah, this passage closes the revelatory chapter and makes way to Moses' farewell address--the book of Deuteronomy.

This final passage of Numbers tackles issues of property, vengeance, and inheritance. As the penultimate installment of the Torah, this passage closes the revelatory chapter and makes way to Moses' farewell address--the book of Deuteronomy.

According to Scripture, prior to our Salvation, we were at enmity with God. According to Scripture, our sins offend and even grieve God. Yet, according to Scripture, it is that same offended God who makes sacrifice to restore our broken relationship (2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2).

This passage opens with the legislation of vow-making; particularly that of female worshippers of God. Then, we see God directing the Israelites to execute His vengeance upon the Midianites for their trickery at Baal Peor in chapter 25. Lastly, as the cursed generation trickles away, two and a half tribes decide to settle east of the Jordan, outside of the promised land.

Amidst the variety of changes Paul explains to the Corinthians, The Change stands as the root from which all fruit is born (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Amidst the variety of changes Paul explains to the Corinthians, The Change stands as the root from which all fruit is born (2 Corinthians 5:17).

This passage opens with the legislation of vow-making; particularly that of female worshippers of God. Then, we see God directing the Israelites to execute His vengeance upon the Midianites for their trickery at Baal Peor in chapter 25. Lastly, as the cursed generation trickles away, two and a half tribes decide to settle east of the Jordan, outside of the promised land.

As Moses approaches the end of his life/ministry, God names his successor and tells him how to orchestrate his exit. Also in this passage, we see the daily, monthly, and yearly rhythms of Israel's sacrificial system.