Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 1-3
The book of Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the Pentateuch. The original name given to this book was “These are the words” which was taken from the first verse (Deut. 1:1). The name Deuteronomy is made up of two Greek words “deuteros” and “nomos” mean “Second Law” when put together. The reasoning […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Numbers 26-27
The generation of Hebrews that escaped Egypt died in the wilderness, never to possess what they left for. They left behind a legacy of murmuring, complaining, and unbelief. If their children were to visit their graves, they’d have to go back to the wilderness to pay their respects. On their graves it would be written, […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Numbers 21-22
Scripture records the children of Israel complaining at least fourteen times during their wilderness wandering (Ex. 5:1-22; 14:11-12; 15:22; 16:1-4; 17:1-4; 32:28; Num. 12:1-12; 14:1-10; 14:10; 16:1-40; 41-50; 20:1-5; 21:4-5). Chapter twenty-one has the last recorded complaint in the wilderness. Israel, again, bemoans the wilderness and their food (Num. 21:4-5). The Lord, without warning, sent […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Numbers 18-20
Numbers chapter 20 is a sobering chapter. It includes the death of Miriam and Aaron, and the failure of Moses. Rest is a significant theme in the Old Testament. The Lord rested after His creative activity (Gen. 2:2). The Sabbath was to be a day of rest (Ex. 31:15). The Promised Land was to have […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Number 16-17
Korah was from the tribe of Kohath. The Kohathites were responsible for carrying the sacred furniture from the Tabernacle. Such a solemn task came with great responsibility. Though the Kohathites were Levites, they were different from the Aaronic priesthood, which included offering sacrifices. Korah, unfortunately, thought he and some of the other Levites should have […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Number 1-2
Numbers, if you’re like me, sounds like a book about, well, numbers. That doesn’t seem to be very inviting, does it? The Hebrew name for the fourth book of the Bible is in fact “Be-mider” meaning “in the wilderness” which comes from the first sentence of the book (Num. 1:1). The Alexandrian Jews in the […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Leviticus 8-10
Leviticus chapter 10 is shocking to say the least. At first glance it seems as if God is unjust by killing Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron. If we are not careful, our emotions will get the best of us and we will miss an important lesson on intent. Nadab and Abihu each took […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 39-40
The Tabernacle included seven items: the Brazen Altar; the Brazen Laver; the Table of Shewbread; the Candle-Stand; the Altar of Incense; The Ark of the Covenant; and the Mercy Seat. The High Priest wore seven articles to minister within the Tabernacle: undergarments (Ex. 28:42-43); a white tunic (Ex. 28:39; 39:27); a blue robe over that, […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 36-38
Moses was an exceptional leader. Moses, like most leaders, believed he could do everything. He could stand before the Lord on behalf of Israel. He could stand before Israel on behalf of the Lord. He could lead Israel throughout the wilderness. If need be, he could lead them into battle. And if that wasn’t enough, […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Exodus 33-35
Parents sacrifice convenience in order to please our children. Face it, no parent enjoys going to Chuck E. Cheese. For the sake of our children, however, we take them. We have thoughts like, “I’ll take you to Chuck E. Cheese, but I don’t have to like it.” Our kids enjoy it, while we half-heartedly smile […]