Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finsh the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 26-28; Matthew 2
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 29; Numbers 30; Numbers 31; Matthew 3
Numbers 29 began to speak about the Feast Days which were the Feast of the Trumpets (Lev 23.23-25; Num 29.1-6);
the Day of Atonement (Lev 23.26-32; Lev 16.2-34; Num 29.7-11)
and the Feast of the Tabernacles (Lev 23.33-43; Num 29.12-39; Deut. 16.13-17).
It is so easy to get bogged into the details of the offerings. It's like we are not looking at the forest but at the the leaves of the trees of the forest! We tend not to see the big picture. We have to look beyond the ceremonial details to see that Christ is foreshadowed in the offerings and feast days of Leviticus. All of these feast days have prophetic significance. For example, Passover symbolizes Good Friday, the Feast of the Unleavened Bread symbolizes Jesus was buried, and the Feast of the Firstfruits symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus, the First Fruit (1Cor. 15.23)
Jewish Feast Days Prophecy of Jesus the Messiah
Jewish Feasts and their Significance
Numbers 30 spoke about keeping vows to the Lord. Don't make a vow unless you mean it. God will not take it lightly but hold you that vow. The vow should not be made rashly. The vow that Jephthah made to the Lord in Judges 11.30, that if God gave the Ammonites to Jephthah, whatever comes out of the door of his house to meet him when he returns in triumph he would sacrifice as a burnt offering. Well, when he came home, his daughter came out of the house and he had to do what he vowed. (Judges 11.39) Jesus said not to break your oaths (vows) when you make them (Matt 5.33-37). Let your yes be yes and your nos be nos.
Numbers 31, God told Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites. They had kill every male including Balaam. They captured the women and children. They were told to kill any woman who had ever slept with a man. This whole situation is horrific. Are you horrified that God had these people killed, you should be. This all happened because of the Midianite part in the sexuality and the worship of Baal Peor (Num 25.16-18), A Midianite woman was specifically mentioned in this passage. Just as how God hate sin and punish for sin because He is a holy God, so we should hate sin in our lives and eradicate sin. He hated sin so much that He had to eradicate the power of sin. This was done with Jesus dying for our sins.
Jewish Feast Days Prophecy of Jesus the Messiah
Jewish Feasts and their Significance
Numbers 29 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 30 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 31 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Matthew 2 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Matthew
Guzik on Matthew
Deffinbaugh on Matthew
drs Gijs van den Brink on Matthew
Josh Hunt on Matthew
Links to Commentaries and other References - Matthew
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Saturday, May 07, 2005
May 7 Readings
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finsh the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 26-28; Matthew 2
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 26; Numbers 27; Numbers 28; Matthew 2
Numbers 26 dealt with the Second Census. The First Census was taken some 38 years earlier. Most of the first generation of men 20 years or older had all died except Joshua and Caleb. This generation was almost ready to enter the Promise Land. Moses was assisted by his nephew Eleazar, since Aaron had died (Num 20.28). In this census, the prominent clans of each tribe is listed. God had not forgotten His promise to let the people enter the promise land but it was on God's terms, not man. He is eternal and sovereign and His purpose will be fulfilled in His own time. He waited for the whole generation (because of their disobedience and lack of faith (see Num 14).
In Number 27, Zelophehad's daughters, had a fathe who had no sons, and this posed a problem for them whether they could get inheritance and make sure that their father's name was not removed was not removed from the land. They went with boldness and God granted their request.
God told Moses that he should go in the mountain in the Abirim range and from there see the Promised Land, after that he would die. Moses and Aaron had disobeyed God at the Waters of Meribah, (Num 20.1-13) by not honoring Him as holy. Consequently both could not enter the promose land. In this passage, Aaron had already died. Moses asked God to chose a successor. God chose Joshua, a man of the Spirit. and told Moses to lay his hand on him. Moses and Eleazar would then commision Joshua in front of the community. In the transition before his death Moses was ordered to give Joshua some of his authority and instructed how to make judgement with the help of Eleazar and the Urim before the Lord.
We who are in leadership, should humble ourselves before God. Our authority is not from the senior pastors or elders or the denomination but from God. We are indispensible. Remember for every Moses, there is a Joshua.
Numbers 26 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 27 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 28 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 28 spoke about daily offerings v. 18; Sabbath Offerings v. 19-10;Monthly Offerings v. 11-15. Numbers 28 began to speak about the Feast Days which were the Sabbath (Lev 23.3);
The Passover and the Unleavened bread (Lev 23.4-8; Exo 12.4-20; Num 28.16-25; Deut 16.1-8),
First Fruits (Lev 23.9-14);
Feast of the Weeks (Lev 23.15-22; Num 28.26-31; Deut 16.9-12);
the Feast of the Trumpets (Lev 23.23-25; Num 29.1-6);
the Day of Atonement (Lev 23.26-32; Lev 16.2-34; Num 29.7-11)
and the Feast of the Tabernacles (Lev 23.33-43; Num 29.12-39; Deut. 16.13-17).
It is so easy to get bogged into the details of the offerings. It's like we are not looking at the forest but at the the leaves of the trees of the forest! We tend not to see the big picture.
We have to look beyond the ceremonial details to see that Christ is foreshadowed in the offerings and feast days of Leviticus. All of these feast days have prophetic significance. For example, Passover symbolizes Good Friday, the Feast of the Unleavened Bread symbolizes Jesus was buried, and the Feast of the Firstfruits symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus, the First Fruit (1Cor. 15.23)
Jewish Feast Days Prophecy of Jesus the Messiah
Jewish Feasts and their Significance
Matthew 2 with Commentaries, verse by verse
v. 1-12 The magi went to Herod and asked him where was born the king of Jews? They saw a star. When Herod heard about it he was perturbed. He asked them when they found the baby to let them know him so he could go and worship him. They gave him gold frankincense and myrrh indicating his royalty and death.
v. 13-18 An angel told Joseph and Mary to flee to Egypt. Herod ordered the killing all baby boys at the age of two or younger when he was outwitted by the Magi.
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v. 19-23 After Herod died, they went to live in Nazareth, fulfilling the prophecy that he would be a Nazarene
Guzik on Matthew
Deffinbaugh on Matthew
drs Gijs van den Brink on Matthew
Josh Hunt on Matthew
Links to Commentaries and other References - Matthew
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 26-28; Matthew 2
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 26; Numbers 27; Numbers 28; Matthew 2
Numbers 26 dealt with the Second Census. The First Census was taken some 38 years earlier. Most of the first generation of men 20 years or older had all died except Joshua and Caleb. This generation was almost ready to enter the Promise Land. Moses was assisted by his nephew Eleazar, since Aaron had died (Num 20.28). In this census, the prominent clans of each tribe is listed. God had not forgotten His promise to let the people enter the promise land but it was on God's terms, not man. He is eternal and sovereign and His purpose will be fulfilled in His own time. He waited for the whole generation (because of their disobedience and lack of faith (see Num 14).
In Number 27, Zelophehad's daughters, had a fathe who had no sons, and this posed a problem for them whether they could get inheritance and make sure that their father's name was not removed was not removed from the land. They went with boldness and God granted their request.
God told Moses that he should go in the mountain in the Abirim range and from there see the Promised Land, after that he would die. Moses and Aaron had disobeyed God at the Waters of Meribah, (Num 20.1-13) by not honoring Him as holy. Consequently both could not enter the promose land. In this passage, Aaron had already died. Moses asked God to chose a successor. God chose Joshua, a man of the Spirit. and told Moses to lay his hand on him. Moses and Eleazar would then commision Joshua in front of the community. In the transition before his death Moses was ordered to give Joshua some of his authority and instructed how to make judgement with the help of Eleazar and the Urim before the Lord.
We who are in leadership, should humble ourselves before God. Our authority is not from the senior pastors or elders or the denomination but from God. We are indispensible. Remember for every Moses, there is a Joshua.
Numbers 26 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 27 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 28 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 28 spoke about daily offerings v. 18; Sabbath Offerings v. 19-10;Monthly Offerings v. 11-15. Numbers 28 began to speak about the Feast Days which were the Sabbath (Lev 23.3);
The Passover and the Unleavened bread (Lev 23.4-8; Exo 12.4-20; Num 28.16-25; Deut 16.1-8),
First Fruits (Lev 23.9-14);
Feast of the Weeks (Lev 23.15-22; Num 28.26-31; Deut 16.9-12);
the Feast of the Trumpets (Lev 23.23-25; Num 29.1-6);
the Day of Atonement (Lev 23.26-32; Lev 16.2-34; Num 29.7-11)
and the Feast of the Tabernacles (Lev 23.33-43; Num 29.12-39; Deut. 16.13-17).
It is so easy to get bogged into the details of the offerings. It's like we are not looking at the forest but at the the leaves of the trees of the forest! We tend not to see the big picture.
We have to look beyond the ceremonial details to see that Christ is foreshadowed in the offerings and feast days of Leviticus. All of these feast days have prophetic significance. For example, Passover symbolizes Good Friday, the Feast of the Unleavened Bread symbolizes Jesus was buried, and the Feast of the Firstfruits symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus, the First Fruit (1Cor. 15.23)
Jewish Feast Days Prophecy of Jesus the Messiah
Jewish Feasts and their Significance
Matthew 2 with Commentaries, verse by verse
v. 1-12 The magi went to Herod and asked him where was born the king of Jews? They saw a star. When Herod heard about it he was perturbed. He asked them when they found the baby to let them know him so he could go and worship him. They gave him gold frankincense and myrrh indicating his royalty and death.
v. 13-18 An angel told Joseph and Mary to flee to Egypt. Herod ordered the killing all baby boys at the age of two or younger when he was outwitted by the Magi.
.v. 19-23 After Herod died, they went to live in Nazareth, fulfilling the prophecy that he would be a Nazarene
Guzik on Matthew
Deffinbaugh on Matthew
drs Gijs van den Brink on Matthew
Josh Hunt on Matthew
Links to Commentaries and other References - Matthew
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Friday, May 06, 2005
May 6 Readings
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finsh the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 23-25; Matthew 1
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 23; Numbers 24; Numbers 25; Matthew 1
In Numbers 23 and 24, Balaam had many oracles trying to curse Israel, instead God put words in his mouth to bless Israel. He had four oracles (23.1-12; 23.13-26; 23.27-24.14; 24.15-25) then he had further oracles (24.20-25). No matter how he tried God intervened. He did not learn the lesson from his talking donkey and he did not learn here either. Balaam said two remarkable things in this oracles yet he was not the one, but God saying these words. The first is Num 23.19: God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? The second is from Num 24.17 17 "I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the sons of Sheth. Many scholars believe this is a prophecy of the Messiah.
What have we learnt today? Balaam was not a godly man, but in the hands of God, he blessed and not curse Israel. He said some remarkable truth even though he himself is a sorcerer.
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In Numbers 25, The Israelites were engaged in sexual immorality with Moabite women. They had invited them to sacrifice to their gods, the Baal of Peor. God was angry and ordered all of the leaders of the Israelires who participated were killed in broad daylight. An Israelite brought a Midianite woman to his family and Phineas, grandson of Aaron killed both of them by running a spear through their bodies. God anger subsided abd his descendants was promised a covenant of lasting priesthood. God told the Moses to treat the Midianites as enemies because of the affair at Peor. There was retaliation at the Midianites in Numbers 31 and there was enmity in Judges 6-8 when Gideon was a judge in Israel.
Balaam
Balaam, Part 1, (Numbers 22.1-35)
Balaam, Part 2,(Numbers 22.36-Num 24.25)
Balaam, Part 3,(Numbers 25.1-18)
Numbers 23 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 24 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 25 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Matthew 1 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Matthew 1 deals with the geneaology of Jesus Christ Matthew 1.1-17; Luke 3.23-38
Matthew 1.3-6; Ruth 4.18-22
Matthew 1.7-11; 1Chronicles 3.10-17
Extensive Discussion of Jesus' Genealogy
Matthew 1.18-25 the birth of Jesus.
Matthew portrays Jesus as the Messiah. The book is full of prophecies from the Old testament.
Guzik on Matthew
Deffinbaugh on Matthew
drs Gijs van den Brink on Matthew
Josh Hunt on Matthew
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Commentaries and other References - Matthew
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 23-25; Matthew 1
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 23; Numbers 24; Numbers 25; Matthew 1
In Numbers 23 and 24, Balaam had many oracles trying to curse Israel, instead God put words in his mouth to bless Israel. He had four oracles (23.1-12; 23.13-26; 23.27-24.14; 24.15-25) then he had further oracles (24.20-25). No matter how he tried God intervened. He did not learn the lesson from his talking donkey and he did not learn here either. Balaam said two remarkable things in this oracles yet he was not the one, but God saying these words. The first is Num 23.19: God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? The second is from Num 24.17 17 "I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the sons of Sheth. Many scholars believe this is a prophecy of the Messiah.
What have we learnt today? Balaam was not a godly man, but in the hands of God, he blessed and not curse Israel. He said some remarkable truth even though he himself is a sorcerer.
.In Numbers 25, The Israelites were engaged in sexual immorality with Moabite women. They had invited them to sacrifice to their gods, the Baal of Peor. God was angry and ordered all of the leaders of the Israelires who participated were killed in broad daylight. An Israelite brought a Midianite woman to his family and Phineas, grandson of Aaron killed both of them by running a spear through their bodies. God anger subsided abd his descendants was promised a covenant of lasting priesthood. God told the Moses to treat the Midianites as enemies because of the affair at Peor. There was retaliation at the Midianites in Numbers 31 and there was enmity in Judges 6-8 when Gideon was a judge in Israel.
Balaam
Balaam, Part 1, (Numbers 22.1-35)
Balaam, Part 2,(Numbers 22.36-Num 24.25)
Balaam, Part 3,(Numbers 25.1-18)
Numbers 23 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 24 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 25 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Matthew 1 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Matthew 1 deals with the geneaology of Jesus Christ Matthew 1.1-17; Luke 3.23-38
Matthew 1.3-6; Ruth 4.18-22
Matthew 1.7-11; 1Chronicles 3.10-17
Extensive Discussion of Jesus' Genealogy
Matthew 1.18-25 the birth of Jesus.
Matthew portrays Jesus as the Messiah. The book is full of prophecies from the Old testament.
Guzik on Matthew
Deffinbaugh on Matthew
drs Gijs van den Brink on Matthew
Josh Hunt on Matthew
.Commentaries and other References - Matthew
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
May 5 Readings
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finsh the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 20-22; Revelation 22
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 20; Numbers 21; Numbers 22; Revelation 22
In Numbers 20, the Israelites arrived at the Desert of Zin, and stayed at Kadesh, there Moses' sister Miriam died. They had no water, and naturally, they grumbled, and began to oppose Moses and Aaron. Moses and Aaron went to God in the tabernacle and prayed to God. God told Moses to take the staff, and gather the assembly, together. Moses was to SPEAK to the rock before their eyes and they would have water. Moses brought the staff and assembled the people as God had commanded, then he said, "Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock?" He then raised his arm and STRUCK the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out and everyone had water to drink. Although the Israelites got the water, Moses had disobeyed God! For whatever reason, he struck the rock instead of speaking to it, he (Moses) was told that he could not enter Canaan. These waters were called Meribah which meant quarreling! Joshua was to succeed Moses (Num 27.12-22). After that the Israelites went to Mount Hor, there Aaron died.
In Numbers 21, Arad a city of Canaan was destroyed by the Iraelites. This chapter spoke about the bronze snake. The Israelites complained and spoke against God and Moses. God sent them some venomous snake among them, and the snakes bit them and they died. The people came to Moses and said that the sinned because they spoke against the Lord and Moses. So Moses prayed to the Lord. The Lord told Moses to make a bronze snake and put it on a pole, anyone who looked at it would be saved. And when it did it anyone who looked at the bronze snake was saved. Jesus said in John 3.14-15 that as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert so the Son of Man was lifted that evryone who believes in him have eternal life. This was a partof the conversation with Nicodemus leading up to John 3.16.
In Numbers 22, the Israelites had arrived at the plains of Moab, the end of the journey before they would enter into Canaan. Balak, king of Moab, was terrified of the Israelites, because he saw what they did to the Amorites. He summoned Balaam. He thought since he could not defeat Israel militarily, he would use divination against them by paying for the services of Balaam. God came to Balaam in the night and asked who these men were, he said Balak, told him to put a curse on the Israelites. God told him not. God intervened by having Balaam's donkey speaking to him. All the details are provided in the links below.
Balaam, Part 1, (Numbers 22.1-35)
Balaam, Part 2,(Numbers 22.36-Num 24.25)
Numbers 20 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 21 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 22 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 22 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 22 talks about the River of Life v. 1-6; Jesus is coming soon.
Guzik on Revelation 22
Copeland on Revelation 22
Commentary on Revealtion 22
Revelation 22-The Bible Explained
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 20-22; Revelation 22
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 20; Numbers 21; Numbers 22; Revelation 22
In Numbers 20, the Israelites arrived at the Desert of Zin, and stayed at Kadesh, there Moses' sister Miriam died. They had no water, and naturally, they grumbled, and began to oppose Moses and Aaron. Moses and Aaron went to God in the tabernacle and prayed to God. God told Moses to take the staff, and gather the assembly, together. Moses was to SPEAK to the rock before their eyes and they would have water. Moses brought the staff and assembled the people as God had commanded, then he said, "Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock?" He then raised his arm and STRUCK the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out and everyone had water to drink. Although the Israelites got the water, Moses had disobeyed God! For whatever reason, he struck the rock instead of speaking to it, he (Moses) was told that he could not enter Canaan. These waters were called Meribah which meant quarreling! Joshua was to succeed Moses (Num 27.12-22). After that the Israelites went to Mount Hor, there Aaron died.
In Numbers 21, Arad a city of Canaan was destroyed by the Iraelites. This chapter spoke about the bronze snake. The Israelites complained and spoke against God and Moses. God sent them some venomous snake among them, and the snakes bit them and they died. The people came to Moses and said that the sinned because they spoke against the Lord and Moses. So Moses prayed to the Lord. The Lord told Moses to make a bronze snake and put it on a pole, anyone who looked at it would be saved. And when it did it anyone who looked at the bronze snake was saved. Jesus said in John 3.14-15 that as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert so the Son of Man was lifted that evryone who believes in him have eternal life. This was a partof the conversation with Nicodemus leading up to John 3.16.
In Numbers 22, the Israelites had arrived at the plains of Moab, the end of the journey before they would enter into Canaan. Balak, king of Moab, was terrified of the Israelites, because he saw what they did to the Amorites. He summoned Balaam. He thought since he could not defeat Israel militarily, he would use divination against them by paying for the services of Balaam. God came to Balaam in the night and asked who these men were, he said Balak, told him to put a curse on the Israelites. God told him not. God intervened by having Balaam's donkey speaking to him. All the details are provided in the links below.
Balaam, Part 1, (Numbers 22.1-35)
Balaam, Part 2,(Numbers 22.36-Num 24.25)
Numbers 20 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 21 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 22 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 22 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 22 talks about the River of Life v. 1-6; Jesus is coming soon.
Guzik on Revelation 22
Copeland on Revelation 22
Commentary on Revealtion 22
Revelation 22-The Bible Explained
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
May 4 Readings
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finsh the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 17-19; Revelation 21
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 17; Numbers 18; Numbers 19; Revelation 21
In Numbers 17, God told Moses to get twelve staffs from each leader of the tribe with the name of each man writen on it. They are to place in the tabernacle where God will meet with them. The staff that will sprout would be the man that God chose. He said this to gstop the constant grumbling agsainst Moses. When Moses went in the next day to the tabernacle and saw Aaron's staff not only sprouted but had budded and produce almond buds. This was to show Israel that Aaron was chosen. The reaction of the Israelites was terror. If we are chosen of God to do His work, the results wil be seen without us proclaiming how wonderful our ministry is.
In Numbers 18, v. 1-7 dealt with the duties of the priests and Levites. Notice only those God chose to serve Him should. We should not 'lure' people into position of leadership when they are unqualified, spiritually. The priests and Levites were chosen from God, the service of priesthood was a gift to them. As Christians serving God, is a gift, let us make use of our spiritual gift, time and money for his service. The offerings of the priests and Levites are discussed in v. 8-32. God provided them what they need (Phil 4.19). In verse 8-16, God provided provisions for them to have from the grain, sin, or guilt offerings. We too should provide for those who are in God's ministry, whether they are missionaries and ministers. They have dedicated themselves to God and God honors that by blessing them in their ministry and providing for their daily needs.
In Numbers 19, the issue of uncleanness came up again. There were rules stated in the chapter to follow to decide when one was unclean. An example shown here if a person touches a dead body, that person is unclean for seven days (v. 11-13). The water of cleansing must be applied to that person, so that he is clean ceremonially or he would be isolated from the people. As Christians, we do not have to worry about being unclean, ceremonially, but we have to worry about having sins in our lives. We need to keep short accounts with God, we need to confess our sins, turn from our evil ways, provide restitution and seek reconciliation to be clean before God. This was a one time event when we asked Christ into our lives, but must be donne regularly.
Numbers 17 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 18 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 19 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 21 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 21 is an account of the new heavens and the new earth.
The Tabernacle Page.
What will heaven be like?
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Readings Numbers 17-19; Revelation 21
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: Numbers 17; Numbers 18; Numbers 19; Revelation 21
In Numbers 17, God told Moses to get twelve staffs from each leader of the tribe with the name of each man writen on it. They are to place in the tabernacle where God will meet with them. The staff that will sprout would be the man that God chose. He said this to gstop the constant grumbling agsainst Moses. When Moses went in the next day to the tabernacle and saw Aaron's staff not only sprouted but had budded and produce almond buds. This was to show Israel that Aaron was chosen. The reaction of the Israelites was terror. If we are chosen of God to do His work, the results wil be seen without us proclaiming how wonderful our ministry is.
In Numbers 18, v. 1-7 dealt with the duties of the priests and Levites. Notice only those God chose to serve Him should. We should not 'lure' people into position of leadership when they are unqualified, spiritually. The priests and Levites were chosen from God, the service of priesthood was a gift to them. As Christians serving God, is a gift, let us make use of our spiritual gift, time and money for his service. The offerings of the priests and Levites are discussed in v. 8-32. God provided them what they need (Phil 4.19). In verse 8-16, God provided provisions for them to have from the grain, sin, or guilt offerings. We too should provide for those who are in God's ministry, whether they are missionaries and ministers. They have dedicated themselves to God and God honors that by blessing them in their ministry and providing for their daily needs.
In Numbers 19, the issue of uncleanness came up again. There were rules stated in the chapter to follow to decide when one was unclean. An example shown here if a person touches a dead body, that person is unclean for seven days (v. 11-13). The water of cleansing must be applied to that person, so that he is clean ceremonially or he would be isolated from the people. As Christians, we do not have to worry about being unclean, ceremonially, but we have to worry about having sins in our lives. We need to keep short accounts with God, we need to confess our sins, turn from our evil ways, provide restitution and seek reconciliation to be clean before God. This was a one time event when we asked Christ into our lives, but must be donne regularly.
Numbers 17 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 18 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 19 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 21 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 21 is an account of the new heavens and the new earth.
The Tabernacle Page.
What will heaven be like?
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
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How to Become a Christian
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Monday, May 02, 2005
May 3 Readings
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Today's Reading
Numbers 15-16; Revelation 20
In Numbers 15, the Lord told Moses to say to the Israelites, AFTER you enter the land I am giving you as a home. Although they could not enter Canaan, because of their unbelief, God's grace nad mercy was shown to their children regardless of their sin. Grain and wine offering were to also to be include among the five main offerings mentioned in (Leviticus 1-7). The grain was to be mixed with oil before used. The Apostle Paul said to Timothy in 2Timothy 4.6-8 that he was poured out like drink offering, and the time of his departure was at hand. Paul was thinking of this passage in Num 15.1-12. There was to be offering for unintentional sins v. 22-30. There is the sin that is unintentional, but it must be dealt with because God is a holy God. There is an offering that must be made for it. This unintentional sin can be committed by an individual (v. 22-26) or by the whole community (v. 27-29). But if a person sins he must be cut off from the people. (v. 30-31).
We do not realize how terrible sin is. It does not matter whether the sin is commited intentionally or defiantly. God had to eradicate sin once and for all, that he sent his Son, Jesus to die in our place so that when we are His children, He does not see sin but righteousness.
Numbers 16 dealt with another rebellion. Korah and his friends attack the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Korah was a Kohahtite, and his job in the tabernacle was to take care of the most holy things(Num 4.1-20, 12.8-11). He wanted more, a higher position as a priest. God punished Korah, Dathan and Abiram by having the earth swallow them up. More details are in this link. We need to be CONTENT in whatever position in life God gives us, He knows what is best for us regardless of how we feel about it.
Numbers 15 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 16 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 20, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 20
Revelation spoke of the thousand years (v. 1-6). Satan's doom (v. 7-10). The dead are judged. There will be a judgement day and where you spend eternity depends not on the good deeds that you have done but whether or not you were saved by grace by believing in Jesus Christ.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 20
Guzik on Revelation 20
Revelation 20 from Apocalipsis .org
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 15-16; Revelation 20
In Numbers 15, the Lord told Moses to say to the Israelites, AFTER you enter the land I am giving you as a home. Although they could not enter Canaan, because of their unbelief, God's grace nad mercy was shown to their children regardless of their sin. Grain and wine offering were to also to be include among the five main offerings mentioned in (Leviticus 1-7). The grain was to be mixed with oil before used. The Apostle Paul said to Timothy in 2Timothy 4.6-8 that he was poured out like drink offering, and the time of his departure was at hand. Paul was thinking of this passage in Num 15.1-12. There was to be offering for unintentional sins v. 22-30. There is the sin that is unintentional, but it must be dealt with because God is a holy God. There is an offering that must be made for it. This unintentional sin can be committed by an individual (v. 22-26) or by the whole community (v. 27-29). But if a person sins he must be cut off from the people. (v. 30-31).
We do not realize how terrible sin is. It does not matter whether the sin is commited intentionally or defiantly. God had to eradicate sin once and for all, that he sent his Son, Jesus to die in our place so that when we are His children, He does not see sin but righteousness.
Numbers 16 dealt with another rebellion. Korah and his friends attack the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Korah was a Kohahtite, and his job in the tabernacle was to take care of the most holy things(Num 4.1-20, 12.8-11). He wanted more, a higher position as a priest. God punished Korah, Dathan and Abiram by having the earth swallow them up. More details are in this link. We need to be CONTENT in whatever position in life God gives us, He knows what is best for us regardless of how we feel about it.
Numbers 15 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 16 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 20, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 20
Revelation spoke of the thousand years (v. 1-6). Satan's doom (v. 7-10). The dead are judged. There will be a judgement day and where you spend eternity depends not on the good deeds that you have done but whether or not you were saved by grace by believing in Jesus Christ.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 20
Guzik on Revelation 20
Revelation 20 from Apocalipsis .org
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
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How to Become a Christian
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Sunday, May 01, 2005
May 2 Readings
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Today's Reading
Numbers 12-14; Revelation 19
In Numbers 12, Mirian and Aaron opposed Moses because of Zipporah, his Cushite wife. They were jealous. Why did God always speak through Moses and not through them? The Lord heard that. Verse 3 described Moses as a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth! Moses did not take opposition by Aaron and Miriam into his own hands. God dealt with Miriam and Aaron. Miriam got leprosy. Aaron begged for her so did Moses since they were all brothers and sister. God told them to isolate Miriam for seven days and she was healed. We should learn to depend on God and not on ourselves to solve our problems, the way Moses did. We should learn to be humble. You have remember Moses led two million people, yet he was humble.
In Numbers 13, God told Moses to get a party of twelve spies one from each tribe to explore Canaan, among them were Joshua (also known as Hoshea) and Caleb. Moses gave Hoshea the name Joshua (v. 16). They were to do a reconnaisance of Canaan and report back to Moses what the land, people, the towns and soil were like.
Verse 26-33 The twelve spies came to Moses and said that that the land was good flowing with milk and honey, meaning crops and vegetation was wonderful, that was
the good news. The bad news was that the people there were powerful and the cities fortified and very large. It would be impossible to conquer the people. They had forgotten who God was and the promises he made to them (Exo 22.27-33), that God's angel would be there with them, and God would send his terror before them so that they could conquer the inhabitants in Canaan. Caleb said that they should go up and posses the land, for they could do it. The ten spies kept on telling the people the bad news, everyone believed them.
In Numbers 14, the people started to grumble against Aaron and Moses. They said it would have been better if they had died in Egypt. Anyway, God had decided that only Joshua and Caleb would enter Canaan Num 14.30.
What can we learn from Numbers 13 and 14? It is through the eyes of faith that all things are possible with God. (Mat 19.26). If the Israelites had faith, they would have reached Canaan which would have taken weeks to get took them 40 years. When we have faith and we obey God things get done if not we WASTE our lives wandering aimlessly like the Israelites. What is the secret of the Christian life, it boils down to two words TRUST and OBEY.
Numbers 12 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 13 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 14 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 19, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 19
The word Hallelujah occurs four times in verse 1-6 and nowhere else in the New Testament. It is derived from two Hebrew words meaning 'Praise the Lord'. Why Hallelujah? Because salvation and power and glory belong to God. He is victorious over Babylon and avenged the blood of His servants. The smoke from Babylon goes up forever and ever. The lord God Almighty reigns. The wedding of the Lamb has come and his bride has made herself ready.
John then saw the Rider on the White Horse in a vision
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 19
Guzik on Revelation 19
Revelation 19 from Apocalipsis .org
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
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How to Become a Christian
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 12-14; Revelation 19
In Numbers 12, Mirian and Aaron opposed Moses because of Zipporah, his Cushite wife. They were jealous. Why did God always speak through Moses and not through them? The Lord heard that. Verse 3 described Moses as a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth! Moses did not take opposition by Aaron and Miriam into his own hands. God dealt with Miriam and Aaron. Miriam got leprosy. Aaron begged for her so did Moses since they were all brothers and sister. God told them to isolate Miriam for seven days and she was healed. We should learn to depend on God and not on ourselves to solve our problems, the way Moses did. We should learn to be humble. You have remember Moses led two million people, yet he was humble.
In Numbers 13, God told Moses to get a party of twelve spies one from each tribe to explore Canaan, among them were Joshua (also known as Hoshea) and Caleb. Moses gave Hoshea the name Joshua (v. 16). They were to do a reconnaisance of Canaan and report back to Moses what the land, people, the towns and soil were like.
Verse 26-33 The twelve spies came to Moses and said that that the land was good flowing with milk and honey, meaning crops and vegetation was wonderful, that was
the good news. The bad news was that the people there were powerful and the cities fortified and very large. It would be impossible to conquer the people. They had forgotten who God was and the promises he made to them (Exo 22.27-33), that God's angel would be there with them, and God would send his terror before them so that they could conquer the inhabitants in Canaan. Caleb said that they should go up and posses the land, for they could do it. The ten spies kept on telling the people the bad news, everyone believed them.
In Numbers 14, the people started to grumble against Aaron and Moses. They said it would have been better if they had died in Egypt. Anyway, God had decided that only Joshua and Caleb would enter Canaan Num 14.30.
What can we learn from Numbers 13 and 14? It is through the eyes of faith that all things are possible with God. (Mat 19.26). If the Israelites had faith, they would have reached Canaan which would have taken weeks to get took them 40 years. When we have faith and we obey God things get done if not we WASTE our lives wandering aimlessly like the Israelites. What is the secret of the Christian life, it boils down to two words TRUST and OBEY.
Numbers 12 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 13 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 14 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 19, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 19
The word Hallelujah occurs four times in verse 1-6 and nowhere else in the New Testament. It is derived from two Hebrew words meaning 'Praise the Lord'. Why Hallelujah? Because salvation and power and glory belong to God. He is victorious over Babylon and avenged the blood of His servants. The smoke from Babylon goes up forever and ever. The lord God Almighty reigns. The wedding of the Lamb has come and his bride has made herself ready.
John then saw the Rider on the White Horse in a vision
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 19
Guzik on Revelation 19
Revelation 19 from Apocalipsis .org
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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Saturday, April 30, 2005
May 1 Readings
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Today's Reading
Numbers 9-11; Revelation 18
Numbers 9 deals with the Passover. Moses was told by God to celebrate the Passover at the appointed time. Some were not able to celebrate the Passover because they were ceremonially unclean because of a dead body. God allowed those who were ceremonially unclean because of a dead body, or away on a journey to still participate in the Passover. They could still celebrate but it was in the second month thus having a legitimate delay for a month. Those who were ceremonially clean and was not on a journey but neglected to observe the Passover must be cut off from the people. An alien living among the Israelites could celebrate the Passover provided he did in the prescribed manner set by God. This is encouraging to me. Because God was even concerned about the aliens, the outsider who could get close to Him. This reminds of Jesus reaching out to the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7.24-30, where she acknowledged that when Jesus said to her: 27 Jesus told her, "First I should help my own family, the Jews. It isn't right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs." 28 She replied, "That's true, Lord, but even the dogs under the table are given some crumbs from the children's plates." (NLT) The Jews had called the Gentiles dogs, in Jesus' day. She acknowledged that she had no right to asked Jesus to heal her daughter, but she was willing to accept whatever help she could get from Him.
v. 15-23 spoke about the cloud above the tabernacle. At night the cloud looked like fire. Whenever the cloud lifted up the Israelites set out, whenever, it settled, the
Israelites camped. The cloud above the tabernacle was symbolic of God's presence. The Lord directed the movement of the camp by the cloud.
Numbers 10.1-10 deals with two silver trumpets. God had instructed Moses to make two trumpets of hammered silver. When both trumpets were blown, the whole community was to assemble before Moses at the entrance of the tabernacle. If one only one is sounded, the leaders are to assemble before Moses at the entrance of the tabernacle. There were other signals that were to be used.
Numbers 10.11-35 deals with the people of Israel leaving Mount Sinai. In the second year, the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle. The Israelites followed the cloud from place to place until it came to resting the Desert of Paran. There was an order in the March starting with the Levite carrying the ark followed by tribe of Judah, Issachar and Zebulun. Next the Gershonites and Meraraites carrying the tabernacle followed by the tribes of Reuben, Simeon and Gad. The Kohathites were next carrying the tabernacle furnishings, They were followed by the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin. Picking up the rear guard was Dan, Asher and Naphthali. The ark was always in front of the march. Whenever the ark set out, Moses said these words in
Num 10.35-36 God is a God of order, planning and logic. The march of the Israelites was done in an orderly fashion. Notice tah the ark was always in front leading the march. God should always leading us in our battles and rest.
Numbers 11 discussed Fire from the Lord. The people again complained. God sent fire to punish them. When they cried out to the Lord to have mercy on them the fire stopped. God sent quail (v.4-35) Again, they complained. They thought about the food they had back in Egypt. They were tired of manna! They wanted something else. They got quail, but they had to pay a price for it. God struck them with a plague. The place is called Kibroth Hattavah, because there they buried the people who craved other food. Let us be careful to be thankful for what we have. Sometimes, we crave for something that we don't really need and we have to pay the price for it.
Numbers 9 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 10 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 11 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 18, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 18
AN angel from heaven shouted that Babylon was fallen. What is Babylon.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 18
Guzik on Revelation 18
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 9-11; Revelation 18
Numbers 9 deals with the Passover. Moses was told by God to celebrate the Passover at the appointed time. Some were not able to celebrate the Passover because they were ceremonially unclean because of a dead body. God allowed those who were ceremonially unclean because of a dead body, or away on a journey to still participate in the Passover. They could still celebrate but it was in the second month thus having a legitimate delay for a month. Those who were ceremonially clean and was not on a journey but neglected to observe the Passover must be cut off from the people. An alien living among the Israelites could celebrate the Passover provided he did in the prescribed manner set by God. This is encouraging to me. Because God was even concerned about the aliens, the outsider who could get close to Him. This reminds of Jesus reaching out to the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7.24-30, where she acknowledged that when Jesus said to her: 27 Jesus told her, "First I should help my own family, the Jews. It isn't right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs." 28 She replied, "That's true, Lord, but even the dogs under the table are given some crumbs from the children's plates." (NLT) The Jews had called the Gentiles dogs, in Jesus' day. She acknowledged that she had no right to asked Jesus to heal her daughter, but she was willing to accept whatever help she could get from Him.
v. 15-23 spoke about the cloud above the tabernacle. At night the cloud looked like fire. Whenever the cloud lifted up the Israelites set out, whenever, it settled, the
Israelites camped. The cloud above the tabernacle was symbolic of God's presence. The Lord directed the movement of the camp by the cloud.
Numbers 10.1-10 deals with two silver trumpets. God had instructed Moses to make two trumpets of hammered silver. When both trumpets were blown, the whole community was to assemble before Moses at the entrance of the tabernacle. If one only one is sounded, the leaders are to assemble before Moses at the entrance of the tabernacle. There were other signals that were to be used.
Numbers 10.11-35 deals with the people of Israel leaving Mount Sinai. In the second year, the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle. The Israelites followed the cloud from place to place until it came to resting the Desert of Paran. There was an order in the March starting with the Levite carrying the ark followed by tribe of Judah, Issachar and Zebulun. Next the Gershonites and Meraraites carrying the tabernacle followed by the tribes of Reuben, Simeon and Gad. The Kohathites were next carrying the tabernacle furnishings, They were followed by the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin. Picking up the rear guard was Dan, Asher and Naphthali. The ark was always in front of the march. Whenever the ark set out, Moses said these words in
Num 10.35-36 God is a God of order, planning and logic. The march of the Israelites was done in an orderly fashion. Notice tah the ark was always in front leading the march. God should always leading us in our battles and rest.
Numbers 11 discussed Fire from the Lord. The people again complained. God sent fire to punish them. When they cried out to the Lord to have mercy on them the fire stopped. God sent quail (v.4-35) Again, they complained. They thought about the food they had back in Egypt. They were tired of manna! They wanted something else. They got quail, but they had to pay a price for it. God struck them with a plague. The place is called Kibroth Hattavah, because there they buried the people who craved other food. Let us be careful to be thankful for what we have. Sometimes, we crave for something that we don't really need and we have to pay the price for it.
Numbers 9 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 10 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 11 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 18, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 18
AN angel from heaven shouted that Babylon was fallen. What is Babylon.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 18
Guzik on Revelation 18
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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Friday, April 29, 2005
April 30 Readings
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 7-8; Revelation 17
Numbers 7 This was a big day for Israel! The tabernacle was set up and Moses anointed and consecrated it. There was the delegation of the leaders of Israel, the head of families, made offerings to the Lord. Everyone turned out in their best clothes for the day. They brought their gifts before the Lord, six covered carts and twelve oxen-an ox from each leader and a cart from every two- God told Moses to accept the gifts which would be used for work in the tabernacle.
Moses gave two carts and four oxen to the Gershonites and the Merarites received four carts and eight oxen but the Kohahthites did not receive any oxen nor carts. The Kohahtites had to carry the tabernacle furniture on their shoulder (Num 3.30-31, 4.15). According to Warren Wiersbe's With the Word Commentary "Everybody but the Kohathites could use the carts for their work. The sons of Kohath had to carry the tabernacle furniture on their shoulders (Num 3:30–31;4:15). Although there are some burdens others can help us bear, “each one shall bear his own load” (Gal. 6:1–5). David disobeyed this law and brought judgment from God (2 Sam. 6:1–15). Don’t refuse the burdens; God will enable you to carry them."
Please note that a leader from each tribe brought an offering every day for twelve consecutive days. They offered the BEST that they had. This continued for twelve days. As Christians we should remember to bring our offering, our bodies, our lives (Rom 12.1) to God everyday to worship and to fellowship with him.
Numbers 8 spoke about the setting up of the lamps. See link
The Levites were consecrated in a ceremony. They purified themselves with water, washed their clothes. Aaron then presented them as a wave offering before the Lord, and made an atonement for them so they could be a holy people. After that they went to work in the tabernacle under the direction of Aaron and his sons. Men twenty-five or older would take part in the work at the Tabernacle.
God had chosen the Levites and no longer require the giving of the the first-born sons of Israelite women as was done in Egypt.
Numbers 7 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 8 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 17, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 17 described the woman on the beastA description is given here:
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 17
Guzik on Revelation 17
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
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You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 7-8; Revelation 17
Numbers 7 This was a big day for Israel! The tabernacle was set up and Moses anointed and consecrated it. There was the delegation of the leaders of Israel, the head of families, made offerings to the Lord. Everyone turned out in their best clothes for the day. They brought their gifts before the Lord, six covered carts and twelve oxen-an ox from each leader and a cart from every two- God told Moses to accept the gifts which would be used for work in the tabernacle.
Moses gave two carts and four oxen to the Gershonites and the Merarites received four carts and eight oxen but the Kohahthites did not receive any oxen nor carts. The Kohahtites had to carry the tabernacle furniture on their shoulder (Num 3.30-31, 4.15). According to Warren Wiersbe's With the Word Commentary "Everybody but the Kohathites could use the carts for their work. The sons of Kohath had to carry the tabernacle furniture on their shoulders (Num 3:30–31;4:15). Although there are some burdens others can help us bear, “each one shall bear his own load” (Gal. 6:1–5). David disobeyed this law and brought judgment from God (2 Sam. 6:1–15). Don’t refuse the burdens; God will enable you to carry them."
Please note that a leader from each tribe brought an offering every day for twelve consecutive days. They offered the BEST that they had. This continued for twelve days. As Christians we should remember to bring our offering, our bodies, our lives (Rom 12.1) to God everyday to worship and to fellowship with him.
Numbers 8 spoke about the setting up of the lamps. See link
The Levites were consecrated in a ceremony. They purified themselves with water, washed their clothes. Aaron then presented them as a wave offering before the Lord, and made an atonement for them so they could be a holy people. After that they went to work in the tabernacle under the direction of Aaron and his sons. Men twenty-five or older would take part in the work at the Tabernacle.
God had chosen the Levites and no longer require the giving of the the first-born sons of Israelite women as was done in Egypt.
Numbers 7 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 8 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 17, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 17 described the woman on the beastA description is given here:
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 17
Guzik on Revelation 17
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
April 29 Readings
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 5-6; Revelation 16
Numbers 5.1-4 discusses purity in terms of isolating those who had infectious skin diseases, or a discharge of any kind from the rest of the camp. This was to keep the community healthy.
Numbers 5.5-10 discusses restitution for wrongs. v. 11-31 has the test the priest must do to see if the wife was unfaithful.
Numbers 6 talks about the Nazirite vow. The person, man or woman, who is a Nazirite makes a vow of separation to the Lord. He must abstain from wine and other fermented drinks or eat anything from the grapevine. The person must let the hair of his head grow long, he cannot go near a dead body even it is his parent's. Check the commentaries below for further details.
Aaron is suppose to bless the people with this benediction that is well known to Christians and is very comforting to hear it.
Num 6.24-25 It is not only a great benediction but the words make you realize it is God who doing the work in your life, blessing, keeping, making His presence known to you and giving you His peace. This was probably the first benediction given to a community of people.
Tabernacle Page
Numbers 5 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 6 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 16, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 15 described the seven bowls of God's wrath. A description is given here:
Bowl 1 is poured out on the land and it effects the people who had the mark of the beast and worshipped his image.
Bowl 2 is poured out on the sea.
Bowl 3 is poured out on the rivers
Bowl 4 is poured out on the sun
Bowl 5 is poured out over the throne of the beast.
Bowl 6 is poured out over the Euphrates
Bowl 7 is poured out into the air.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 16
Guzik on Revelation 16
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
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You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 5-6; Revelation 16
Numbers 5.1-4 discusses purity in terms of isolating those who had infectious skin diseases, or a discharge of any kind from the rest of the camp. This was to keep the community healthy.
Numbers 5.5-10 discusses restitution for wrongs. v. 11-31 has the test the priest must do to see if the wife was unfaithful.
Numbers 6 talks about the Nazirite vow. The person, man or woman, who is a Nazirite makes a vow of separation to the Lord. He must abstain from wine and other fermented drinks or eat anything from the grapevine. The person must let the hair of his head grow long, he cannot go near a dead body even it is his parent's. Check the commentaries below for further details.
Aaron is suppose to bless the people with this benediction that is well known to Christians and is very comforting to hear it.
Num 6.24-25 It is not only a great benediction but the words make you realize it is God who doing the work in your life, blessing, keeping, making His presence known to you and giving you His peace. This was probably the first benediction given to a community of people.
Tabernacle Page
Numbers 5 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 6 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 16, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 15 described the seven bowls of God's wrath. A description is given here:
Bowl 1 is poured out on the land and it effects the people who had the mark of the beast and worshipped his image.
Bowl 2 is poured out on the sea.
Bowl 3 is poured out on the rivers
Bowl 4 is poured out on the sun
Bowl 5 is poured out over the throne of the beast.
Bowl 6 is poured out over the Euphrates
Bowl 7 is poured out into the air.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 16
Guzik on Revelation 16
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
April 28 Readings
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 3-4; Revelation 15
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Numbers 3; Numbers 4; Revelation 15
Numbers 3 spoke about the Levites, who they were, the role they had to play among the Israelite community. The Levites were consecrated to the Lord and their role was to attend to the tabernacle. The Levites came from the family of Moses and Levi. Nadab and Abihu and died because they had offered unauthorized fire to the Lord. (Lev 10.1-3). This had demonstated to the people that God was a holy God and things had to be done according to the regulations set up in Leviticus. The Levites were to take care fo the tabernacle, the furnishings and anything related to the tabernacle. The Levites were completely dedicated to Aaron and were aolely dedicated to the tabernacle. God took the Levites from among the Israelites instead of the firstborn of all males in the community.
The names of the sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. The Gershonites were responsible for the care of the structure of tabernacle such as curtain, tent, coverings, etc. and was to camp west of the tabernacle. The Kohathites were were responsible for the care of the sanctuary, its furnishings such as the ark, the table, etc. and was to camp south of the tabernacle. The Merarites were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle and were appointed to take care of the frames, crossbars, posts, base, etc. Moses and Aaron and their sons were to camp east of the Tabernacle toward the sunrise in front of the tabernacle. Any non-Levite who approaches the tabernacle would die.
Numbers 4 elaborated in great detail about the Kohathites, the Gershonites and the Merarites. There was also a numbering of the Levite clan. In the marching orders of the tribes: the Levites would carry the Ark; the Gershonites and Merarites carry the tabernacle and the Kohathites carry the tabernacle funishings.
Tabernacle Page
Numbers 3 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 4 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 15, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 15 John saw a sea of people praising God, these were people who were victorious over the devil. The sang the song of Moses. After this he saw seven angels with the seven plagues coming out of the temple. God’s wrath would then be completed. One of the four living creature gave one of the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God. No one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 15
Guzik on Revelation 15
More on Revelation 15
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 3-4; Revelation 15
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Numbers 3; Numbers 4; Revelation 15
Numbers 3 spoke about the Levites, who they were, the role they had to play among the Israelite community. The Levites were consecrated to the Lord and their role was to attend to the tabernacle. The Levites came from the family of Moses and Levi. Nadab and Abihu and died because they had offered unauthorized fire to the Lord. (Lev 10.1-3). This had demonstated to the people that God was a holy God and things had to be done according to the regulations set up in Leviticus. The Levites were to take care fo the tabernacle, the furnishings and anything related to the tabernacle. The Levites were completely dedicated to Aaron and were aolely dedicated to the tabernacle. God took the Levites from among the Israelites instead of the firstborn of all males in the community.
The names of the sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. The Gershonites were responsible for the care of the structure of tabernacle such as curtain, tent, coverings, etc. and was to camp west of the tabernacle. The Kohathites were were responsible for the care of the sanctuary, its furnishings such as the ark, the table, etc. and was to camp south of the tabernacle. The Merarites were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle and were appointed to take care of the frames, crossbars, posts, base, etc. Moses and Aaron and their sons were to camp east of the Tabernacle toward the sunrise in front of the tabernacle. Any non-Levite who approaches the tabernacle would die.
Numbers 4 elaborated in great detail about the Kohathites, the Gershonites and the Merarites. There was also a numbering of the Levite clan. In the marching orders of the tribes: the Levites would carry the Ark; the Gershonites and Merarites carry the tabernacle and the Kohathites carry the tabernacle funishings.
Tabernacle Page
Numbers 3 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 4 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Guzik on Numbers
Levites
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 15, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 15 John saw a sea of people praising God, these were people who were victorious over the devil. The sang the song of Moses. After this he saw seven angels with the seven plagues coming out of the temple. God’s wrath would then be completed. One of the four living creature gave one of the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God. No one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.
Revelation Commentary on Revelation 15
Guzik on Revelation 15
More on Revelation 15
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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April 27 Readings
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 1-2; Revelation 14
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Numbers 1; Numbers 2; Revelation 14
The book of Numbers has to do with the two censuses (Num 1 and Num 26), The English name of the book came from these two censuses. The census was to form a military roster or create a draft system. All men over twenty years old or older and able to fight, were listed by their clans and families. This was done for twelve tribes (of whom two were from the sons of Joseph). The tribe of Levi was exempt. They were responsible for the tabernacle, its furnishings and everything in it. The Levites were the only ones who had anything to do with the tabernacle. If anyone else who comes near the tabernacle were struck dead.
There were some 600,000 men. This implies with men, women and children, the population would be two million. Things have to be done in an orderly fashion. These two million people had to be mobilized, demobilized and settled. If every one decide to do their own thing, any activities would be chaotic. What does this mean to us, today? God is a God of order and logic. We should do things orderly and with good planning.
Numbers 2 describe the arrangement of the Tribal camps. The tribes were to camp as follows: in the East Camp were Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. In the South Camp were Gad, Simeon and Reuben. In the West Camp were Ephraim, Mannasseh and Benjamin and the North Camp were Naphthali, Asher and Dan. In the center of the camp was the tabernacle and the tents of the Levites. When they mobilize they would set out in the same order as they encamped. The application is that the Tabernacle is at the center of the camp and care was taken that the Levites were the only ones to handle the Tabernacle. We should have God as the center of our lives and be careful to be holy as God is holy (Leviticus 18.4) Peter reminded us that as born-again Christians we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood and a holy nation. (1Peter 2.9-10)
Numbers 1 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 2 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Introduction
Introduction to Numbers
Argument for Numbers
Bibliography of Numbers
OT Gateway List of Numbers Links
Stedman highlights of the Bible-Numbers
Adventuring thru the Bible
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 14, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 14 speaks about the Lamb and the 144,000 (v. 1-5). These were the ones who had the names of God the Father and the Lamb's names written on their foreheads. They sang a new song (which no one else could learn) before the throne, the four living creatures and the elders. They were pure and blameless.
In verses 6-13 was an account of the Three Angels. The First said, 'Fear God and Worship Him'. The Second said 'Babylon is Fallen'. Third warned about wearing the mark of the Beast.
In verse 14-20 spoke about the Harvest of the earth. This is similar to the parable about the growing seed that Jesus gave. When the harvest is ready, they workers will put a sickle to it and harvest the crop.
Will you be ready for the harvest. Will you be wheat or tare when the harvest comes?
The 144,000
The Harvest
Babylon the Great
Guzik on Revelation 14
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Numbers 1-2; Revelation 14
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Numbers 1; Numbers 2; Revelation 14
The book of Numbers has to do with the two censuses (Num 1 and Num 26), The English name of the book came from these two censuses. The census was to form a military roster or create a draft system. All men over twenty years old or older and able to fight, were listed by their clans and families. This was done for twelve tribes (of whom two were from the sons of Joseph). The tribe of Levi was exempt. They were responsible for the tabernacle, its furnishings and everything in it. The Levites were the only ones who had anything to do with the tabernacle. If anyone else who comes near the tabernacle were struck dead.
There were some 600,000 men. This implies with men, women and children, the population would be two million. Things have to be done in an orderly fashion. These two million people had to be mobilized, demobilized and settled. If every one decide to do their own thing, any activities would be chaotic. What does this mean to us, today? God is a God of order and logic. We should do things orderly and with good planning.
Numbers 2 describe the arrangement of the Tribal camps. The tribes were to camp as follows: in the East Camp were Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. In the South Camp were Gad, Simeon and Reuben. In the West Camp were Ephraim, Mannasseh and Benjamin and the North Camp were Naphthali, Asher and Dan. In the center of the camp was the tabernacle and the tents of the Levites. When they mobilize they would set out in the same order as they encamped. The application is that the Tabernacle is at the center of the camp and care was taken that the Levites were the only ones to handle the Tabernacle. We should have God as the center of our lives and be careful to be holy as God is holy (Leviticus 18.4) Peter reminded us that as born-again Christians we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood and a holy nation. (1Peter 2.9-10)
Numbers 1 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 2 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Introduction
Introduction to Numbers
Argument for Numbers
Bibliography of Numbers
OT Gateway List of Numbers Links
Stedman highlights of the Bible-Numbers
Adventuring thru the Bible
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 14, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 14 speaks about the Lamb and the 144,000 (v. 1-5). These were the ones who had the names of God the Father and the Lamb's names written on their foreheads. They sang a new song (which no one else could learn) before the throne, the four living creatures and the elders. They were pure and blameless.
In verses 6-13 was an account of the Three Angels. The First said, 'Fear God and Worship Him'. The Second said 'Babylon is Fallen'. Third warned about wearing the mark of the Beast.
In verse 14-20 spoke about the Harvest of the earth. This is similar to the parable about the growing seed that Jesus gave. When the harvest is ready, they workers will put a sickle to it and harvest the crop.
Will you be ready for the harvest. Will you be wheat or tare when the harvest comes?
The 144,000
The Harvest
Babylon the Great
Guzik on Revelation 14
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
April 26 Readings
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Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 10-12; Revelation 13
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Ecclesiastes 10; Ecclesiastes 11; Ecclesiastes 12; Revelation 13
Ecclesiastes 10
The common destiny of all, a collection of sayings by Solomon.
Ecclesiastes 11
Be adventurous, cast your bread upon waters.
Ecclesiates 11.7-12.8: Remember your Creator when you are young -
It is good to remember God when you are young so that your faioth os established with Him. You do not know how many years you have in life, you may experience pains and hardship and forget who God is. The Christian Life is like a race, it is not how you satrt the race but how you finish it..
Ecclesiastes 10, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 11, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 13, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 13 speaks of the beast from the Sea. The background for this information is from Daniel 7.2-7. John saw leopard, lion and bear which are a combined characteristics of Daniel’s four beasts. More information can be found from Guzik link
The beast out of the earth is the false prophet (Revelation 16.13; 19.20; 20.10) In verse 12 the triune of evil is complete, there is satan, the beast of the earth is under the authority of the beast of the sea (satan). According to the NIV Study Bible, Satan, secular power and religious compromise (satan, the antichrist and the false prophet join against cause of God: the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
Guzik on Revelation 13
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 10-12; Revelation 13
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Ecclesiastes 10; Ecclesiastes 11; Ecclesiastes 12; Revelation 13
Ecclesiastes 10
The common destiny of all, a collection of sayings by Solomon.
Ecclesiastes 11
Be adventurous, cast your bread upon waters.
Ecclesiates 11.7-12.8: Remember your Creator when you are young -
It is good to remember God when you are young so that your faioth os established with Him. You do not know how many years you have in life, you may experience pains and hardship and forget who God is. The Christian Life is like a race, it is not how you satrt the race but how you finish it..
Ecclesiastes 10, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 11, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 13, Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 13 speaks of the beast from the Sea. The background for this information is from Daniel 7.2-7. John saw leopard, lion and bear which are a combined characteristics of Daniel’s four beasts. More information can be found from Guzik link
The beast out of the earth is the false prophet (Revelation 16.13; 19.20; 20.10) In verse 12 the triune of evil is complete, there is satan, the beast of the earth is under the authority of the beast of the sea (satan). According to the NIV Study Bible, Satan, secular power and religious compromise (satan, the antichrist and the false prophet join against cause of God: the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
Guzik on Revelation 13
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
The Antichrist
Arthur Pink on the AntiChrist
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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Monday, April 25, 2005
April 25 Readings
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Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 7-8; Revelation 12
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8; Ecclesiastes 9; Revelation 12
Ecclesiastes 7-9
Ecclesiastes 7 deals with wosdom and sounds a lot like the book of Proverbs.
Ecclesiastes 8 talks about obeying the King
Ecclesiastes 9.1-12 talks about the common destiny for all – DEATH! However we should enjoy life but we should prepare ourselves to meet our God. Wisdom is better than folly v. 13-18
Ecclesiastes 7, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 8, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 9, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 12 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 12 speaks about the woman and the dragon, that is the coming of the Messiah (child)through the nation of Israel (woman) and the devil (dragon), as the dragon trying to kill the Messiah. Satan will not prevail. He is on the losing side and he knows his time is at hand. This vision was the way how heaven saw a spiritual war between God and the devil.
Guzik on Revelation 12
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 7-8; Revelation 12
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8; Ecclesiastes 9; Revelation 12
Ecclesiastes 7-9
Ecclesiastes 7 deals with wosdom and sounds a lot like the book of Proverbs.
Ecclesiastes 8 talks about obeying the King
Ecclesiastes 9.1-12 talks about the common destiny for all – DEATH! However we should enjoy life but we should prepare ourselves to meet our God. Wisdom is better than folly v. 13-18
Ecclesiastes 7, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 8, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 9, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 12 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 12 speaks about the woman and the dragon, that is the coming of the Messiah (child)through the nation of Israel (woman) and the devil (dragon), as the dragon trying to kill the Messiah. Satan will not prevail. He is on the losing side and he knows his time is at hand. This vision was the way how heaven saw a spiritual war between God and the devil.
Guzik on Revelation 12
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
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Sunday, April 24, 2005
April 24 Readings
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Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 4-6; Revelation 11
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Ecclesiastes 4; Ecclesiastes 5; Ecclesiastes 6; Revelation 11
Ecclesiastes 4.1-12, Solomom saw oppression, lsbor and its achievements , loneliness and friendlessness. These were all meaningless. V. 13-16 advancement and promotion was also meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 5.1-7 be careful with your tongue and how you make vows. Instead stand in awe of God. In v. 8-20, Solomon should know about wealth, he was the richest man in his time, yet thus was meaningless. Jesus said in Matthew 6.28-29, that Solomon even in all his glory was not dressed like a lily in the field. Jesus was talking about not worrying about your life, or wealth, God will take care of everything in your life.
Ecclesiates 6 continued the discourse on the meaningless of wealth. A man may be wealthy but he cannot enjoy his wealth instead a stranger enjoys his wealth.
Ecclesiastes 7, Solomon was the wisest man in his time, he was famed for using the sword to resolve which of the two prostitutes was the mother of the baby, his wisom in answering the questions from the Queen of Sheba (1Kings 4.29-34; 1Kings 10)
Let us face the fact ALL that companionship, material possessions, wisdom that we have, we CANNOT take it us when we die, except our faith in Jesus Christ. Then in eternal light, all the works, dreams, ambitions and promotions are meaningless IF Jesus Christ is not the Lord and Savior of our lives.
Ecclesiastes 4, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 5, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 6, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 7, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 11 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 11
There are two witnesses MODELED after Moses and Elijah and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, the second half of the Tribulation. These were the two olive trees and two lamspstands that stands before the Lord. They will be faithful to the Lord and no one can harm them until the end of 1,260 days.
are the two prophets here now?
The Two Witnesses
In verses 15-19, the sevent Trumpet is sounded, and the twenty-four elders fell on their faces and woshipped God. The ark of the covenant will be seen!!! The last time it was seen was in the destruction of the temple in 586 B.C. by the Babylonians.
Seven Seals
More on the Seven Trumpets
Guzik on Revelation 11
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
Check out the Link Page for the One Year Bible Readings. Three Years Bible Readings and the Back to the Bible Devotional Blogs
Try the Three Years in the Bible: Year 1 Law and History; Year 2 Poetry and Prophecy and Year 3 New Testament. You can start with any of the three years and finish the Bible at a slower pace in three years
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format and The Daily Bible in Chronological Order
Blended Reading Plan from Back to the Bible
Index to Blended Readings
Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 4-6; Revelation 11
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia links: <Ecclesiastes 4; Ecclesiastes 5; Ecclesiastes 6; Revelation 11
Ecclesiastes 4.1-12, Solomom saw oppression, lsbor and its achievements , loneliness and friendlessness. These were all meaningless. V. 13-16 advancement and promotion was also meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 5.1-7 be careful with your tongue and how you make vows. Instead stand in awe of God. In v. 8-20, Solomon should know about wealth, he was the richest man in his time, yet thus was meaningless. Jesus said in Matthew 6.28-29, that Solomon even in all his glory was not dressed like a lily in the field. Jesus was talking about not worrying about your life, or wealth, God will take care of everything in your life.
Ecclesiates 6 continued the discourse on the meaningless of wealth. A man may be wealthy but he cannot enjoy his wealth instead a stranger enjoys his wealth.
Ecclesiastes 7, Solomon was the wisest man in his time, he was famed for using the sword to resolve which of the two prostitutes was the mother of the baby, his wisom in answering the questions from the Queen of Sheba (1Kings 4.29-34; 1Kings 10)
Let us face the fact ALL that companionship, material possessions, wisdom that we have, we CANNOT take it us when we die, except our faith in Jesus Christ. Then in eternal light, all the works, dreams, ambitions and promotions are meaningless IF Jesus Christ is not the Lord and Savior of our lives.
Ecclesiastes 4, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 5, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 6, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Ecclesiastes 7, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament
Revelation 11 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Revelation 11
There are two witnesses MODELED after Moses and Elijah and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, the second half of the Tribulation. These were the two olive trees and two lamspstands that stands before the Lord. They will be faithful to the Lord and no one can harm them until the end of 1,260 days.
are the two prophets here now?
The Two Witnesses
In verses 15-19, the sevent Trumpet is sounded, and the twenty-four elders fell on their faces and woshipped God. The ark of the covenant will be seen!!! The last time it was seen was in the destruction of the temple in 586 B.C. by the Babylonians.
Seven Seals
More on the Seven Trumpets
Guzik on Revelation 11
Series in Revelation by J, Hampton Keathley III
Stedman on Revelation
Precept Austin on Revelation
Links to Commentaries and other References - Revelation
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
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