This week we talk through Numbers 26-34, Acts 11-13:12, and Psalm 111 and Proverbs 7. Chris Case and Sarah Pascual cover the second census (for land allotment), the daughters of Zelophehad winning inheritance rights, and Joshua’s commissioning to succeed Moses. Numbers reiterates daily/weekly/monthly offerings and the festival calendar, then details vows (including headship caveats), the vengeance on Midian and difficult conquest ethics, Reuben/Gad (and half-Manasseh) choosing the east side, the wilderness itinerary, boundary lines, and land-division leadership—plus a warning that failure to drive out idolatry will become “thorns” later.

In Acts, Peter retells Cornelius’ story to skeptical Jerusalem believers; then the focus shifts to multicultural, sending-oriented Antioch. James (son of Zebedee) is martyred; Peter is miraculously freed while the church prays; Herod dies under judgment. Antioch fasts and lays hands on Barnabas and Saul, launching the first missionary journey to Cyprus, where a Roman proconsul (Sergius Paulus) believes while a Jewish magician is judged—coinciding with Luke’s narrative switch from “Saul” to “Paul.” Wisdom/poetry readings: Proverbs 7’s sober warning against sexual temptation and Psalm 111’s praise for God’s faithful provision.

EPISODE RESOURCES:
Twelve Tribes Layout (With Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh outside land)
Peter’s Journey to Joppa (Map)
Location of Acts 13 Antioch (Map)