In this passage we see how God's sovereign use of people has very little to do with the qualification of the people whom He uses. God uses an animal, and a Babylonian to prophesy in favor of an adulterous and stubborn Israel.

As the nation of Israel presses closer to entering into the land, the cracks and weaknesses continue to show. When Miriam dies, and Moses fails, it becomes more and more clear that Israel suffers from a unilateral character flaw and only God can save them in His mercy.

As foretold by the prophet Micah, the Messiah would come from the obscure corners of Judah where King David once tended a flock of sheep. The Messiah too would be a Shepherd of sorts. Ultimately, the Messiah would usher in a peace that exceeds armistice and protection; one that is eternally permanent (Micah 5:1-15).

As foretold by the prophet Micah, the Messiah would come from the obscure corners of Judah where King David once tended a flock of sheep. The Messiah too would be a Shepherd of sorts. Ultimately, the Messiah would usher in a peace that exceeds armistice and protection; one that is eternally permanent (Micah 5:1-15).

As the nation of Israel presses closer to entering into the land, the cracks and weaknesses continue to show. When Miriam dies, and Moses fails, it becomes more and more clear that Israel suffers from a unilateral character flaw and only God can save them in His mercy.

The coming of the Messiah was foretold by prophets and anticipated by the world. God made this promise to a broken world to give it hope for the coming salvation.

Wayne Taylor has been the senior Pastor at Calvary Fellowship in Mountlake Terrace, Washington for 40 years.

With the nation of Israel sentenced to wander the wilderness until the generation dies out, the people are found hopeless and disgruntled. This passage hosts a series of complaints and rebellions that are ultimately stopped by God's clear declaration of His choice of leadership.

With the nation of Israel sentenced to wander the wilderness until the generation dies out, the people are found hopeless and disgruntled. This passage hosts a series of complaints and rebellions that are ultimately stopped by God's clear declaration of His choice of leadership.

The coming of the Messiah was foretold by prophets and anticipated by the world. God made this promise to a broken world to give it hope for the coming salvation.

Wayne Taylor has been the senior Pastor at Calvary Fellowship in Mountlake Terrace, Washington for 40 years.

Knowing that there is a coming judgment for Christians, how should we live today? Furthermore, what do non-believers have to gain by coming to believe in Jesus? (2 Cor 5:6-10)