TODAY’S DAILY READING: Numbers 9-10 & Luke 20
Old Testament: Numbers 9- Being Led By God
Numbers 9:17
“Whenever the cloud was taken up from above the tabernacle, after that the children of Israel would journey; and in the place where the cloud settled, there the children of Israel would pitch their tents.”
God established a pretty clear method of directing Israel through the wilderness. They were traveling roads they had never been on, through obstacles they had never faced before, to a destination none of them had ever seen. In order to ensure they arrived safely, God chose… Read More
Numbers 10- Reach Out
Numbers 10:29
“Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite . . .”
Hobab is the father-in-law of Moses. Notice, we are told that he is a Midianite, not an Israelite. Listen to what Moses says to him:
“We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well; for the LORD has promised good… Read More
New Testament: Luke 20- They Marveled
Luke 20:26
“And they marveled at His answer and kept silent.”
We are introduced to a group of men who are examining Jesus. They have taken the time to carefully observe Him in action, dissect His teachings, and even quiz Him on a variety of difficult subjects. Their conclusion is worth noting. We read, “they marveled.” The word “marveled” means to be amazed by, and even to admire. It is a word that … Read More
Jim Gallagher 