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You can hear a sense of desperation and heartfelt pleading as we read the words of Moses today, as he continues to urge a new generation to trust the Lord and obey His statutes so that they might flourish. When they are given to fear, when they are tempted to worship other gods, when they get comfortable in their lavish provisions, in all these things, they are told to remember what the Lord has done. Moses recounts the Ten Commandments in today’s passage and if you’re acquainted with the New Testament, there are sure to be some passages you’ll recognize from today’s reading as they are quoted later by Jesus and the apostles.

Deuteronomy 4 - 1:12 . 

Deuteronomy 5 - 11:27 . 

Deuteronomy 6 - 17:45 . 

Deuteronomy 7 - 22:03 . 

Psalm 41 - 28:11 . 

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Deuteronomy loosely translated means “second law,” because it’s in this book that Moses reviews the Law and the promises of God for a new generation before he, himself, passes away. The former generation has all died because of their iniquity, just as the Lord had sworn, which means that the next generation needs a recap of what has happened so far. In his final words to the nation of Israel, you’ll hear Moses give Israel’s history of wandering in the same way a pastor might speak to his congregation, pleading with them to trust in the Lord and reminding them of God’s faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 1 - 1:09 . 

Deuteronomy 2 - 9:34 . 

Deuteronomy 3 - 17:09 . 

Psalm 40 - 22:47 . 

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Paul’s purpose in writing this letter to the churches of Galatia is to rebuke them for abandoning the true Gospel for a false one, relying on works of the flesh rather than relying on the Spirit which they received through faith. He is more critical of his audience here than in any other letter, calling them “foolish Galatians” and asking “who has put a spell on you?” He also defends himself against accusations that the gospel he is preaching is man-made rather than God-given. Using his own testimony, the testimony of others, and sound logic from Scripture, Paul argues that the true gospel is received in faith, and that the promise of freedom in Christ has been present in God’s covenant with Abraham all along.

Galatians 1 - 1:14 . 

Galatians 2 - 4:39 . 

Galatians 3 - 9:40 . 

Galatians 4 - 14:57 . 

Galatians 5 - 20:58 . 

Galatians 6 - 25:06 . 

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Looking back on our time in the book of Numbers we notice a few things. First, God is faithful to keep His promises. Even when His chosen people, those whom he rescued, redeemed, and restored by majestic acts of compassion and power, are supremely unfaithful, God fulfills His promises. Second, God does not take grumbling and complaining lightly, punishing those who forget His salvation, choosing instead to focus on their immediate discomfort and challenges. Third, sometimes data can be boring, but when it comes to counting the blessings of God, we shouldn’t grow weary of seeing His hand multiply grace upon grace.

Numbers 34 - 1:04 . 

Numbers 35 - 4:26 . 

Numbers 36 - 10:32 . 

Psalm 38 - 13:15 . 

Psalm 39 - 16:01 . 

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Remember the Peor incident, where the men of Israel prostituted themselves to Baal along with the women of Moab? Turns out that was led by Balaam, the same Balaam who spoke oracles from the Lord against Moab. After defeating Midian, they begin to divide the spoils of war. When the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manassah, see that this land is good for cattle, they ask if they can settle there. Moses assumes that they are trying to avoid going to war with their brothers. By the end of the conversation, they cut a deal with Moses, assuring him that they, too, will go to war with the rest of Israel before coming back to settle in the land. 

Numbers 30 - 1:12 . 

Numbers 31 - 4:02 . 

Numbers 32 - 11:48 . 

Numbers 33 - 18:30 . 

Psalm 37 - 24:04 . 

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When we last left Israel, they had just prostituted themselves with the women of Moab as an act of Baal worship. The Lord sent a plague among them that was only stopped when Phinehas impaled a fornicating couple through with his spear. In the wake of this tragic display of unfaithfulness, the Lord tells Moses that he will soon die because he didn’t obey the Lord’s command at the water of Meribah. Later, the Lord prepares Moses for his death, giving directions on how Moses would pass the mantle of leadership on to Joshua, son of Nun. But first, we begin with a census that will establish how the Israelites are to divide the land once they cross the Jordan.

Numbers 26 – 1:13 . 

Numbers 27 – 10:23 . 

Numbers 28 – 14:01 . 

Numbers 29 – 19:10 . 

Psalm 36 – 25:04 . 

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Sometimes when you’re watching a serial drama on Netflix they’ll take an episode to tell a back-story or a spin-off from the main story to give context to the overall narrative. That’s exactly what’s happening in today’s passage. The king of Moab, whose name is Balak, hires a man named Balaam who is some kind of diviner or priest, to put a curse on Israel. As Balaam goes to visit king Balak, the Lord speaks to Balaam using a donkey, and if the Lord can use a donkey to speak to a man, he can certainly use Balaam to prophesy to the king. Though not from the nation of Israel, Balaam faithfully proclaims the Lord’s message three times, disregarding the king and his reward. Sadly, by contrast, Israel rushes into idolatry as soon as they can.

Numbers 22 – 1:14 . 

Numbers 23 – 9:24 . 

Numbers 24 – 14:53 . 

Numbers 25 – 20:31 . 

Psalm 35 – 23:36 . 

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It seems that Israel simply cannot handle the idea that the Lord would place Moses and Aaron in authority over them. Even after signs and wonders, including those wherein the Lord snuffs out the rebellious, they continue to groan and complain. So today, the Lord decides to put their complaints to rest with a unique sign that will stand as a testimony for generations to come. Later, the people rebel again when there is no water to be found. God instructs Moses to speak to a rock so that it will produce water, demonstrating God’s holiness, but Moses fails to trust the Lord’s instruction. In so doing, he is told that he and Aaron will not enter the land with the next generation.

Numbers 17 - 1:08 . 

Numbers 18 - 3:04 . 

Numbers 19 - 10:10 . 

Numbers 20 - 14:32 . 

Numbers 21 – 20:33 . 

Psalm 34 - 26:28 . 

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On our last episode, God sent spies into the land of Canaan, the land He promised to give them, but when they saw their foes, they brought back a negative report, and refused to venture onward. Today, God resolves to wipe them out for their rebellion, but Moses intercedes for the people, pleading with God to act with faithful and steadfast love. Instead, God resolves to keep their generation out of the land, promising that their children would inherit it instead. Later, a man named Korah incites a rebellion against Moses, questioning his authority. Armed with the conclusion that the entire community of Israel is holy, he contends that Moses and Aaron have no right to go before the Lord exclusively. Korah and 250 men appear before the Lord, and what happens next is unprecedented.

Numbers 14 - 1:14 . 

Numbers 15 - 9:30 . 

Numbers 16 - 16:26 . 

Psalm 33 - 26:20 .

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Just like any family trip to a far away place, everyone starts getting grumpy quick. New questions arise about who may partake of the Passover and who should abstain. After Israel leaves Mount Sinai for the Promised Land they becomes dissatisfied with what the Lord provides, complaining that the food they had in Egypt was better than manna from the Lord. Moses complains to the Lord that these people aren’t his babies and he shouldn’t have to nurse them. Miriam and Aaron get jealous of the authority given to Moses, and criticize him in order to elevate themselves. Finally, their journey could have been over in almost no time, but instead of confronting their enemies as the Lord had commanded, they cower, complain, and make excuses.

Numbers 9 – 1:16 . 

Numbers 10 – 5:13 . 

Numbers 11 – 10:57 . 

Numbers 12 – 18:15 . 

Numbers 13 – 21:07 . 

Psalm 32 – 25:55 . 

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