Old Testament
1. Victory over the Canaanite. Remember Canaan, that's where we are going.
- The people mad a vow to God to completely destroy the city if God helped them.
2. Don't worry, it didn't last long. The people are complaining again...no food, no water, Moses, etc.
- God sends poisonous snakes, the people are bitten, and many die. The people, of course turn to Moses to intercede for them. He does. Then God commands him to make a bronze snake to heal the people.
3. The people have several more victories. Balak, who is the son of the Moabite king (Zippor), sends for Balaam to curse the people.
- God visits Balaam and tells him not to curse the people, they are blessed. Balaam sends them home, but they return at a later time to make a second request. This time God says to go with them, "but do only what I tell you to do."
-This can't be good...
New Testament
5. The angel Gabriel returns, and this time foretells the birth of Jesus. this visit of course is to Mary, who is engaged to Joseph.
- He fills her in on Elizabeth's pregnancy and blessing.
- Mary's reply has to be the most perfect answer ever..."I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true."
- I am the Lord's servant. No question, no back-talk, no explanations about why she couldn't do this. Just, "I am the Lord's servant."
6. Mary visits Elizabeth. Elizabeth's baby responds to the sound of Mary's voice. Or is he responding to the presence of the Lord...the One he is to pave the way for?
- Mary's song of praise.
Psalm
7. "My heart is confident in you, O God."
Proverbs
8. "Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart."
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Numbers 19-20:29; Luke 1:1-25; Psalm 56:1-13; Proverbs 11:8 (New Living Translation)
Old Testament
1. The waters of purification.
2. The waters of Meribah
- The people are once again complaining. They are thirsty. "If only we had died..."
- Moses and Aaron speak to God, and He instructs them to SPEAK to the rock, and water will pour out.
- Moses is so angry with the people he strikes the rock twice.
- For this, they will not enter the Promised Land.
- Why? The purpose of speaking to the rock was to clearly demonstrate that it was God's glory that produced the miracle. Moses put a little too much of himself into the mix. Moses obeyed God...sort of. But God takes this as a lack of trust. And, Moses and Aaron are punished.
3. The people arrive at Kadesh, but the king of Edom will not let them pass. They try to negotiate, but can't make any progress. So, they are forced to go around.
4. Miriam has already died. Now Aaron dies.
- His son Eleazar takes on his father's responsibilities.
New Testament
5. We pass another landmark. We have finished Mark and begin Luke.
6. The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
- Zechariah, Jewish priest is taking his turn in the Temple.
- His union with Elizabeth has not been blessed with children. They are old.
- The angel Gabriel appears to him. He starts the same way all angelic counters seem to start, "Don’t be afraid..." He tells him about his future son, whom he will name John.
- So what does Zechariah do, he doesn't beleive him. His punishment is that he will not be able to speak until his son is born. Don't you think you'd beleive an angel?
- His wife Elizabeth conceives.
Psalm
7. "...when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you."
8. "I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?"
Proverbs
9."The godly are rescued from trouble."
See you next post...
1. The waters of purification.
2. The waters of Meribah
- The people are once again complaining. They are thirsty. "If only we had died..."
- Moses and Aaron speak to God, and He instructs them to SPEAK to the rock, and water will pour out.
- Moses is so angry with the people he strikes the rock twice.
- For this, they will not enter the Promised Land.
- Why? The purpose of speaking to the rock was to clearly demonstrate that it was God's glory that produced the miracle. Moses put a little too much of himself into the mix. Moses obeyed God...sort of. But God takes this as a lack of trust. And, Moses and Aaron are punished.
3. The people arrive at Kadesh, but the king of Edom will not let them pass. They try to negotiate, but can't make any progress. So, they are forced to go around.
4. Miriam has already died. Now Aaron dies.
- His son Eleazar takes on his father's responsibilities.
New Testament
5. We pass another landmark. We have finished Mark and begin Luke.
6. The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
- Zechariah, Jewish priest is taking his turn in the Temple.
- His union with Elizabeth has not been blessed with children. They are old.
- The angel Gabriel appears to him. He starts the same way all angelic counters seem to start, "Don’t be afraid..." He tells him about his future son, whom he will name John.
- So what does Zechariah do, he doesn't beleive him. His punishment is that he will not be able to speak until his son is born. Don't you think you'd beleive an angel?
- His wife Elizabeth conceives.
Psalm
7. "...when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you."
8. "I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?"
Proverbs
9."The godly are rescued from trouble."
See you next post...
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