St. Paul Lutheran Church, Matteson, Illinois & Pastor Troester

Moses recounts the history of their travels that he led them through until coming to the Promised Land, reflecting God's faithful to lead them.

Community is tested and commitment to each other, but God is always faithful,

God carries out His revenge on those who do evil.

As God's Word is His Word, true, faithful and trustworthy, so our word should always be our word.

The offerings show that all gifts come from God and the greatest offering is the one that Jesus made for us.

God values family and the care of every one, and provides for leaders.

God has Moses number the people as they are all important to Him and He knows them by name.

God's angry response as His people stray from Him because He loves for us to be near Him that He might bless us.

The Word of God will always get through and God's Truth will always prevail.

God speaks through Balaam, but not what Balak wanted as God is faithful to bless.