Who would have thought that a book called Numbers would contain interesting stories that are applicable to our lives today? Actually, the Jews call the book In the Desert, which is not only a more engaging title but also more descriptive of the history the book records about the wanderings of the people of God in the desert between Egypt and the Promised Land. The New Testament refers several times Numbers in order to point us to Christ and to call us to persevere in faith until we reach our Promised Land. If you need some encouragement for the journey, it’s Numbers to the rescue!
In order to be strong in the Lord’s strength, Christians need to put on the whole armor of God.
The rejection of Jesus by many Israelites is God‘s plan for the salvation of the nations, and even of Israel itself.
If you have ever asked what God wants you to do, the whole letter of James will help answer your question. The final section,...