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Carrickfergus (from Irish: Carraig Fhearghais [ˌkaːɾˠəɟ ˈaɾˠɣəʃ], meaning “Fergus‘ rock”) is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles (18 km) from Belfast. The town had a population of 27,998 at the 2011 Census. It is County Antrim’s oldest town and one of the oldest towns in Ireland as a whole. Carrickfergus was the administrative centre for Carrickfergus BoroughContinue reading “Carrickfergus”

FEBRUARY 4 Reading 35 PROMISES TO PILGRIMS Numbers 31–36 “Take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess” (Num. 33:53).Israel reached the border of the Promised Land. Everything in these last chapters can be taken as a firm promise that God will give His people victoryContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

FEBRUARY 3 Reading 34 PROSPECTS FOR PILGRIMS Numbers 26–30 “The land is to be allotted to them as an inheritance” (Num. 26:53).Purified again, the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. The incidents and laws reported in these chapters serve as promises to God’s people. Canaan was ahead, and victory was assured. Overview A militaryContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

FEBRUARY 2 Reading 33 HOSTILITY TO PILGRIMS Numbers 22–25 “Now come and put a curse on these people” (Num. 22:6).In one way or another, believers on pilgrimage to God’s Promised Land do threaten others. When opposition comes, it’s good to remember that while some may curse us, God is committed to blessing us. Overview WhenContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

FEBRUARY 1 Reading 32 PURITY FOR PILGRIMS Numbers 15–21 “They are to be responsible” (Num. 18:3).Repetition of earlier laws on sacrifice, and severe judgments that God inflicts on disobedient priests remind Israel that believers are called to be pure while on pilgrimage. Overview A review of sacrifices and offerings (15:1–31), execution of a Sabbath-breaker (vv.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”