Numbers 21-22
An Overview of Chapter 21
King Arad attacks that Israelites and takes some of them captive. The Israelites make a vow with God that if He will help them defeat king Arad then they will destroy all of his cities. God helped them destroy these Canaanites and the sons of Israel keep their promise by destroying all the cities.
When the Israelites continue their journey around Edom they begin to complain about how long the journey is taking. God sends serpents to kill them. When they people realize their sin they ask for Moses to pray for them. Moses prays and God tells him to make a bronze snake on a stick and anyone who is bitten by a snake will live if they will look at the bronze snake.
Israel continues to travel from place to place camping as the Lord leads. When they get to Beer they sing a song about God’s provision of water. While on their journey they defeat Sihon, the king of the Amorites, and Og the king of Bashan.
An Overview of Chapter 22
Balak the king of Moab is afraid of the Israelites because of all their military victories. He calls on a prophet named Balaam to curse them. When first asked Balaam asks God what he should do and God tells him not to go to Moab or curse the Israelites. Balak asks again and this time God permits Balaam to go, but reminds him not to speak against the sons of Israel.
Balaam gets on his donkey and heads for Moab. Although God allowed Balaam to go He is not happy about it so he sends the angel of the Lord to kill him. Three times Balaam’s donkey saves his life, but Balaam doesn’t realize it and hits his donkey for making him look like a fool. The Lord opens the mouth of the donkey and Balaam and the donkey discuss their differences. The Lord also opens the eyes of Balaam so he can see the angel that was about to kill him. We find out this angel is the Lord himself (Balaam bowed down to Him). Balaam realizes his sin partially, but with the permission of the Lord continues on his way to meet Balak.
When Balaam finally meets Balak he is given some meet sacrificed to idols and a tour of the satanic temples of Baal.
Reflection
Have you ever made a vow to the Lord? Did you keep it? Have you ever complained about God’s plan for your life? When God answers your prayers in a way you don’t like, do you ask Him to change His mind? Has God allowed you to go places so that He can discipline you?
For Further Study
The angel of the Lord: Genesis 16:7-14, Exodus 3:1-6, Judges 2:1-5, Psalm 34:4-7
King Arad attacks that Israelites and takes some of them captive. The Israelites make a vow with God that if He will help them defeat king Arad then they will destroy all of his cities. God helped them destroy these Canaanites and the sons of Israel keep their promise by destroying all the cities.
When the Israelites continue their journey around Edom they begin to complain about how long the journey is taking. God sends serpents to kill them. When they people realize their sin they ask for Moses to pray for them. Moses prays and God tells him to make a bronze snake on a stick and anyone who is bitten by a snake will live if they will look at the bronze snake.
Israel continues to travel from place to place camping as the Lord leads. When they get to Beer they sing a song about God’s provision of water. While on their journey they defeat Sihon, the king of the Amorites, and Og the king of Bashan.
An Overview of Chapter 22
Balak the king of Moab is afraid of the Israelites because of all their military victories. He calls on a prophet named Balaam to curse them. When first asked Balaam asks God what he should do and God tells him not to go to Moab or curse the Israelites. Balak asks again and this time God permits Balaam to go, but reminds him not to speak against the sons of Israel.
Balaam gets on his donkey and heads for Moab. Although God allowed Balaam to go He is not happy about it so he sends the angel of the Lord to kill him. Three times Balaam’s donkey saves his life, but Balaam doesn’t realize it and hits his donkey for making him look like a fool. The Lord opens the mouth of the donkey and Balaam and the donkey discuss their differences. The Lord also opens the eyes of Balaam so he can see the angel that was about to kill him. We find out this angel is the Lord himself (Balaam bowed down to Him). Balaam realizes his sin partially, but with the permission of the Lord continues on his way to meet Balak.
When Balaam finally meets Balak he is given some meet sacrificed to idols and a tour of the satanic temples of Baal.
Reflection
Have you ever made a vow to the Lord? Did you keep it? Have you ever complained about God’s plan for your life? When God answers your prayers in a way you don’t like, do you ask Him to change His mind? Has God allowed you to go places so that He can discipline you?
For Further Study
The angel of the Lord: Genesis 16:7-14, Exodus 3:1-6, Judges 2:1-5, Psalm 34:4-7
posted by Shaun Sells | 1:02 PM
1 Comments:
Shaun,
Thank you again for your faithfulness during such a time as this! I've wondered how I would have 'faired' if I were in the wilderness following Moses... it's a scary thought... I would probably be 1/2 burnt, 1/4 snake-bit, and the rest just not caring anymore... (grin). I just can't imagine what these people went through, much of their own fault-their own doing... not much has changed!
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