By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 42 Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 1-3 Key Scripture Verse: Deuteronomy 1:12-13 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “But how can I bear your problems and your burdens and your disputes all by myself? Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over… Continue reading Week 42 Sharing Burdens and Helping Each Other
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Week 41 Aaron’s Mission Fulfilled
By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 41 Scripture Readings: Numbers 33-36 Key Scripture Verses: Numbers 33:38-39 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “At the Lord’s command Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor, where he died on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. Aaron… Continue reading Week 41 Aaron’s Mission Fulfilled
Week 38 Keep Your Eyes On Him
Keep Your Eyes on Him! By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell Week 38 Scripture Reading: Numbers 21-24 Key Scripture Reading: Numbers 21:8 (NIV, Life Application Bible) “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole, anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’” God’s people were complaining again, displaying… Continue reading Week 38 Keep Your Eyes On Him
Week 37: When We Grumble Against God
When We Grumble Against God By Elizabeth Yeamans Simrell (Guest Blogger) Week 37 Scripture Reading: Numbers 17-20 Key Scripture: Numbers 17:10 “The Lord said to Moses, “Put back Aaron’s staff in front of the ark of the covenant law, to be kept as a sign to the rebellious. This will put an end to their… Continue reading Week 37: When We Grumble Against God
Week 36: A Faithful Outlook
Today’s Text: Numbers 13-16 Key Text: Numbers 13:30 “Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, ‘We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” When the freed Hebrew slaves who had been wandering in the desert came to the Promised Land they did a very sensible… Continue reading Week 36: A Faithful Outlook
Week 34 The Blessing
Today’s Text: Numbers 5-8 Key Text: Numbers 6:24-26 “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” I can remember hearing my father, who was a minister, say this blessing over his congregations… Continue reading Week 34 The Blessing
What is it?
Key Texts: Exodus 16:13-17 That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the dew was gone, thin flakes like frost on the ground appeared on the desert floor. When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, “What is it?”… Continue reading What is it?
Not Just Words
Key Texts: Deuteronomy 32:44-47 Moses came with Joshua[a] son of Nun and spoke all the words of this song in the hearing of the people. When Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel, he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that… Continue reading Not Just Words
Week 45 Monday
Creative Editing Today’s scripture selection: Deuteronomy 10-12 Key verses: Deuteronomy 12:32 “See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.” Now and then, I think it’s helpful to remember something… God doesn’t need an editor. We know that, of course. We know “He wrote the book”… Continue reading Week 45 Monday
Week 39 Monday
Wandering Today’s scripture selection: Numbers 25-29 Key verses: Numbers 27:15-23 Read the Old Testament – especially the passages about the “wilderness wanderings” of the Israelites – and one thing becomes very clear. They knew all about wandering; not just physically, but spiritually as well. They frequently wandered off course – turning to other gods; other… Continue reading Week 39 Monday
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