Moses recounts the journey that the Israelites have taken over these 40 years from Egypt to the edge of the promised land. It is good to look back and remember where we have come from. But he also looks across the river and tells them that the land is theirs. But they must take it. I see this as a metaphor for the conquering of sin in my own life. God has bought it all, but I'm too eager to make alliances with my sin instead of eradicating it. 

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What is the Hebrew understanding of life after death, what do we do with all the violence in the Bible, and are you taking up your armor and fighting on behalf of others that are still looking for it.

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The LORD outlines the daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sacrifices that were to be made in the tabernacle to remind this new generation just how holy God is, and he reiterates the seriousness of making and keeping vows. 

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Making a list and checking it twice, a survey before entering the promised land. A new law for inheritances that includes daughters and Moses passes the baton.

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*Sorry for the poor audio quality in the closing section, I had a microphone malfunction* Today we hear the Holy Spirit inspired oracles of Balaam, the Pagan Prophet who was out for the profit. Try as he might to curse the Israelites, all he can do is bless them because God's verdict is fixed. However, the people still show their susceptibility to fall into the most basic temptation. Sexual sin and Idolatry bring another plague that kills 24,000. 

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I apologize for the length of this episode, but we had a lot of ground to cover from metal snakes to divining sorcerers. I'm sure I didn't answer all the questions. Please reach out to me if you have other questions. We'll talk a little bit more about it tomorrow. 

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This passage covers everything from how to get clean after touching a dead body to the death of Moses' brother Aaron. The people are drawing closer to the end of their prescribed 40-year journey and in chapter 20, we see some significant challenges for their front man, Moses.

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We are no strangers to rebellion. We were once enemies of God and blasphemers, but God has brought us near through the blood of his precious son. The Christian life is not a democracy. God is seated on his throne and is high and exalted. Are you part of the kingdom?

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Delayed obedience in the face of punishment is still disobedience. The point of the Christian life is not checking all the boxes of morality, but it is a lasting relationship with the God of the universe. Jesus stands as the only way for us to come before this Holy God. He has borne the rightful punishment for our sin and given us his righteousness. Ask that God would satisfy your heart with his steadfast love that is better than life. 

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Things were going along so nicely, then the complaints begin. These are the "Are we there yet?" chapters that reveal that Israel's true God (and ours oftentimes) is their stomach. 

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