Numbers 27:1-29:40
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Today in Numbers we read a powerful narrative about how Joshua was to succeed Moses. Jesus’ name comes from Joshua, which means, “Jehovah is salvation.” Makes a lot of sense for Jesus’ name… Is Jesus your salvation? Below is a great image for Numbers Chapter 27 verses 16-17:
I read an interesting commentary today that said the giving of the instructions of the offerings for the festivals in today’s readings was done as part of the transfer of power from Moses to Joshua that was coming up soon. As we saw in yesterday’s readings with the census, there are 600,000 men about to enter the Promised Land – potentially 2 million or so total including women & children – who these instructions for the offerings for the festivals were given by Moses from God, as we see in chapter 29 verse 40 today: “So Moses gave all of these instructions to the people of Israel, just as the LORD had commanded him.“ Below is a nice image of the Jewish calendar and major festivals that I’ve posted up before, but I think serves well for today’s readings to review again:
An image is below for Numbers chapter 29 verse 1: “The Festival of Trumpets will be celebrated on the appointed day in early autumn each year. You must call a solemn assembly of all the people on that day, and no regular work may be done.”
Worship Video: Today’s readings in Numbers reminded me of Third Day’s song “I Need a Miracle:”
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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on two verses of Scripture today: “May the LORD, the God who gives breath to all living things, appoint someone over this community to go out and come in before them, one who will lead them out and bring them in, so the LORD’s people will not be like sheep without a shepherd.” Numbers 27:16-17 NIV
Prayer Point: Pray in thanksgiving that the LORD has appointed Jesus to be our good shepherd.
Comments from You: What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings? Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!
God bless,
Mike
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