In our online service this week we will take a break from our series in the books of Numbers and Exodus and instead study an incident from a man who simply took God at His word. How much faith do we have that the Bible is true? Well, let’s put that to the test with … [Read more…]
One of the great promises in the Bible is found in Psalm 103:10: “He does not treat us as our sins deserve…” This is pretty amazing and one of the best illustrations of it is found in our message today from Numbers 21. Today’s message will lead us right to the celebration of the Lord’s … [Read more…]
The story of Karah’s rebellion in Numbers 16 is a sobering reminder that rebellion is not something the Lord will sweep under the rug. This is an important message for us because it sheds light on a definite problem in our culture, one that has also infiltrated the ranks of the church. What can we … [Read more…]
When the people of Israel chose to believe the negative report of the 10 spies, instead of realizing that Joshua and Caleb had the right answer by choosing to believe the Lord’s promise, they subsequently forfeited their opportunity to enter the great land that the Lord had promised. I wonder what we have missed out … [Read more…]
When the Lord sent the 12 spies out to see the land He was going to give them, it was not for the purpose of whether or not they would choose this as their permanent home. No, it was to spy out the land. It was a land that God had ALREADY given them, but … [Read more…]
Israel learned a lesson about God’s provision of water in the 2nd year of their wilderness wandering — but forgot that lesson and had to learn it again 38 years later! Let’s learn from their mistakes and realize that God can be trusted, ALWAYS! Join us for the service at 10:30 am or online.
There is a wonderful lesson from the pages of the Old Testament about Israel’s lack of water, and it points to God’s provision in the New Testament of Jesus, the Living Water. We will celebrate the Lord’s Table this morning, as well, a fitting application to the teaching of God’s Word. Join us “in house” … [Read more…]
Moses had a special, delegated position of leadership authority over the people of Israel. It was not a position that he aspired to or even hinted for, but rather a position bestowed on him by God. But, not everyone understood that and so an issue arose that needed to be addressed. What can we learn … [Read more…]
On of the MAJOR issues that God’s people had as they wandered in the Judean wilderness for 40 years was their constant complaining. Every time there was a challenge or a hardship, tongues began to wag against Moses and against the Lord. They had to learn things the hard way, but do we? Could we … [Read more…]
It can sometimes become all too easy, when life is going smoothly, to think that we can get along just fine without the presence of God in our midst. This is a grave mistake! Let’s learn something significant from the example in the wilderness where the Lord impressed upon His people the need for His … [Read more…]