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  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 15 & 16. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Numbers.

    This is episode #08 Numbers chapters 15 & 16.

    Numbers Chapter 15, After disobeying God and facing their defeat, the merciful Lord appears again to Moses in Numbers Chapter 15. He tells him to speak to the Israelites that they will be given the Promised Land and thereafter present burnt offerings as an aroma pleasing to the Lord.

    Numbers Chapter 16, revolves around the insolence of Korah, Dathan and Abiram as they try to rise up against Moses.
    17 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 13 & 14. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Numbers.

    This is episode #06 Numbers chapters 13 & 14.

    Numbers Chapter 13, In this chapter, the Lord speaks to Moses after they leave Hazeroth and settle in the Paran desert. He orders him to send spies to explore Canaan, the land He had promised.


    Numbers Chapter 14, Contrary to Exodus 15 where Israelites sung songs of triumph in praise of God’s favor for having delivered them from the hands of Pharaoh, they were now in the desert gnashing their teeth in fear.

    15 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 11 & 12. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Numbers.

    This is episode #06 Numbers chapters 11 & 12.


    Numbers Chapter 11, details the anger the Lord felt towards his people. Within this chapter, parallels can be drawn about how ingratitude can be a sin of behavior that is best avoided.

    Numbers Chapter 12, deals with a rift that develops between Aaron and his wife, Miriam, and Moses.

    12 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 09 & 10. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #05 Numbers chapters 9 & 10.

    Numbers Chapter 9, God spoke to Moses when he was in the Sinai Desert. He told Moses to tell the Israelites they were to commemorate the Passover with a celebration at an appointed time. The appointed time was to be on the fourteenth day of the first month at twilight. Moses told the Israelites and they celebrated Passover in the Sinai Desert at the appointed time. God also said that foreigners were also allowed to celebrate.

    Numbers Chapter 10, God tells Moses to make two trumpets from hammered silver. Moses is to use them to gather the community together, as well as for signaling the various camps to set out. When both trumpets are sounded, the entire community is to come together at the tent. When one trumpet is sounded, the clan leaders are to gather before Moses. The order of the trumpet blasts will signal which tribes are to set out.
    12 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 07 & 08. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #04 Numbers chapters 7 & 8.


    Numbers Chapter 7 takes place at the tabernacle. The chapter delves into the subject of proper protocols to take place when in the tabernacle. The chapter also gives an insight into the 12 leaders and tribes who comprise the people known as the Levites.

    Numbers Chapter 8 starts with the setting of the lamps. The Lord commanded Moses to instruct Aaron on how the lamps and the light should be set up. All seven lights should light up the area right in front of the lampstands. Aaron did what he was told and he set the lampstands exactly how Moses said the Lord instructed him to do.

    18 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 05 & 06. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #03 Numbers chapters 5 & 6.

    Numbers Chapter 5, God told Moses to order the Israelites to ban from the camp those (male or female) who have skin diseases, including those who had a skin discharge or were ceremonially unclean due to a dead body. They were to be sent away from the camp so they would not defile it because God lived with them. The Israelites did as Moses told them to do.

    Numbers Chapter 6, God tells Moses to tell the Israelites that if they make a special vow to God as a Nazirite then they have to refrain from wine and other drinks that are fermented. They must not consume vinegar that has been made from wine or other types of fermented drinks. They are also not to eat grapes or raisins or to drink grape juice. When they remain under the Nazirite vow, the people are not to consume anything that is from the grapevine, not the skins or seeds.

    14 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 03 & 04. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #02 Numbers chapters 3 & 4.

    Numbers Chapter 3, This chapter is about the family of Aaron and Moses, particularly when God spoke to him at Mount Sinai. Aaron’s sons were Nadab, Abihu, Ithamar and Eleazar. They were all supposed to be priests, but Nadab and Abihu died before they were ordained by God. They did not have any sons. Ithamar and Eleazar served as priests throughout their father’s life.


    Numbers Chapter 4, deals with a census of the Kohathites and also centers on performing a census on two other tribes in the region. The chapter also discusses defining who will be responsible for various duties when moving the camp.

    22 min
  • The Book of Numbers Chapter 01 & 02. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #01 Numbers chapters 1 & 2.


    Numbers Chapter 1, discusses topics that include God’s commands to Moses, his choosing of helpers, the census of Israel’s soldiers, and the special assignment bestowed on the tribe of Levi.

    Numbers Chapter 2, The Lord gave Aaron and Moses instructions on how the Israelites were to set up camp around the Meeting Tent. They were to keep a specific distance from it. Each camp was to display family banners and set up accordingly to their standards.

    15 min
  • The Book of Leviticus Chapter 27. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #14 Leviticus chapter 27.


    Leviticus Chapter 27, the Lord told Moses and Aaron that if a man promised a servant to God, he must keep that promise and not change it. But, God said, these vows could be redeemed if they could not be fulfilled.

    8 min
  • The Book of Leviticus Chapters 25 & 26. ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Leviticus.

    This is episode #13 Leviticus chapters 25 & 26.

    Leviticus chapter 24, God gives instructions for preparing the lamps in the Meeting Tent. When a blasphemer enters the camp, He also provides instructions to Moses on how to deal with this and other situations.

    Leviticus Chapter 25, God sets out instructions about allowing the land to rest every seventh year. He also offers guidelines for the Year of Jubilee, being fair to neighbors, and laws concerning the property.

    23 min

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