Good Morning “Someday Retirees”. Today we are in Numbers 8.This is an interesting chapter with a likely controversial tidbit - at least for our adults following along.  Although most students likely aren’t planning for retirement just yet, I’m guessing pretty much anyone 30 and over has thought about it.  If you’re in your 40s then it’s even more likely,  50s… 60s… you get the picture.  On the sur...  Read More

Good Morning “Holy Burden Carriers.”  Today we are in Numbers 7.Here, we’re getting a more detailed picture of the Dedication of The Temple.  Temple work like church work requires some tools and equipment.  We transport people and stuff on mission trips with church vans and trailers.  They were collecting Oxen and Carts.  We collect and receive offerings - they were collecting and receiving offeri...  Read More

Good Morning “Christians”.  Today we are in Numbers 6.  The Levites were a special level of committed and God wanted to make sure they looked that way.  But, truly the Israelite nation as a whole was expected to look different.  Given the last verse of this chapter I’d like to revisit that.““So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.””‭‭Numbers‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬The Israelite...  Read More

Good Morning “Those who take sin seriously.”  Today we are in Numbers 5.  God scarcely lets us get through a chapter without the reminder of the seriousness of sin.  ALL sin affects not just the individual we sin against, but God.  Remember it wasn’t just the Romans who put Jesus on The Cross.  OUR sin contributed to the need for a Savior.  We put Him there.Todays reading may seem harsh to us.  In...  Read More

Good Morning “You Who, Could Be All You Could Be”.  Today we are in Numbers 4.  We get to read about those that were chosen and charged with preparing, handling and carrying the Tabernacle and its elements.  What a great honor!  They were hand selected by God for His good important work!MERICA!!! It’s where we live!  The land of opportunity!  In the current state of our country where: entitlement ...  Read More

Good Morning “Set Apart For Good Work.”  Today we are in Numbers 3.Numbers 3 records the census of all of the Levite males 1 month and older - chosen and set apart.  Each clan was called with a specific job to do as it relates to the care of the Tabernacle.  The Levites were Royal Priesthood for His service. They were honored and committed to serve and glorify Him.  Once again. I ask… what does th...  Read More

Good Morning “Living With God as The Center.”  Today we are in Numbers 2.  In this chapter, God through Moses gives instruction as to how the camp of the Israelites was to be arranged.  Each family in its specific place under its banner.  Some believe these banners more likely bore images representative of the Tribe rather than the name of the Tribe.  For instance Judas’ banner may have had a lion...  Read More

Good Morning “Believers That God Will Do What He Says He Will Do.” Today we begin the book of Numbers with chapter 1.Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers work together to tell the story of how God formed the nation of Israel to accomplish His great purpose. Exodus and Leviticus concentrate on Gods giving of The Law and cover a very short span of time.  Numbers on the other hand will cover nearly 40 year...  Read More

Good Morning “Gods Children”.  Today we are in Leviticus 27.God through Moses presented the 10 commandments which act as overriding principles - directing the world in how they should live.  Those were not the only laws given however.  In fact God gave more than 600 additional laws which serve as practical situational guides for living obediently in day to day life.  The Law served to define sin a...  Read More

Good Morning “Both Blessed, and Disciplined.”  Today we are in Leviticus 26.  Maybe you’ve  heard me say that with every decision we make, the way we live our lives - we either position ourselves for the blessing of God, or we position ourselves for His discipline.  If you are searching for a passage that plainly illustrated both you’ll find it with Leviticus 26.  It’s true, these laws were given ...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers That Gods Got it All Covered.”  Today we are in Leviticus 25.  Remember when I said that The Law was given for multiple reasons.  One of those purposes was to protect or steward the land, and another to protect against injustice.  Those are both on display in this chapter.  The Sabbath year gave the land a chance to recover.  As previously discussed, due to modern fertili...  Read More

Good Morning “Aiming for Sanctification of Each Other”.  Today we are in Leviticus 24.If it’s action you’re looking for in Leviticus, you’ve found it in chapter 24.  First, consider the command for the nation to participate in the continuous burning of the lamps.  They must bring the oil - which allows the Priest to continue to keep the lamp in the Tabernacle burning.  Their obedience resulted in ...  Read More