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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”

JANUARY 31 Reading 31 PERILS FOR PILGRIMS Numbers 10–14 “How long will they refuse to believe in Me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” (Num. 14:11)Every defeat believers experience is ultimately rooted in unbelief. In these pivotal chapters of Numbers, we learn that a lack of trust in GodContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”