Tag: Today in the Word

Like the Israelites, we are also continually tempted to place our trust in something other than God. Invitations to idolatry abound.

To Balak’s frustration, Balaam blessed the nation he had been hired to curse. His prophecy is also connected to our Savior.

Moses had had more than enough of the “arrogant and stiff-necked” Israelites, and for a moment he took his eyes off his loving and faithful God.

The cleansing procedures described here carry these spiritual themes as well. There is an overwhelming desire to stand pure and holy in God’s sight.

In Scripture, a gift is given by God in order to enable the recipients better to serve Him and His people and thereby to live lives of more complete worship.

Scripture never portrays people as perfect, and Aaron’s flaws have been visible but God showed him much grace and used him mightily.

Korah and his followers were also badly wrong about Moses. They thought he was just a normal human leader. Once again, the people failed to learn.

DEVOTION FOR SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2017 Read Numbers 15 OFFERINGS AND OBEDIENCE One of Fanny Crosby’s lesser-known hymns was intended to be sung by children in Sunday school:...

Their words and actions insulted the Lord. Confounded by this incredible sin, Moses and Aaron fell facedown before God, once again interceding for the people.

Moses led God’s people with love, even though they often acted in unlovable ways. He interceded for them when they incurred God’s wrath.