Through the Bible Week 13, Ruth 1 – 1 Samuel 20

Saul, the first king of Israel, seemed to always have trouble following the Lord’s direction. In one particular instance, God commanded Saul to destroy the Amalekites. We find this in 1 Samuel chapter 15. 1 Samuel 15:1–3 (NKJV) — 1 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His…

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Through the Bible Week 12, Judges 3 – 21

There are many great stories in the Book of Judges. In this book, we have the history of Israel after the death of Moses and Joshua and before the kings. Here we find the nation going through seven great sin cycles. They completely turn away from the Lord in sin. The Bible says every man…

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Through the Bible Week 11, Joshua 5 – Judges 2

At the beginning of this section of scripture, Joshua has taken the Israelites across the Jordan River and into the promised land. They are about to attack Jericho, the first city to be conquered. Before they can though, God has the men of the nation circumcised. These men, born during the wilderness wandering, were not…

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Through the Bible Week 10, Deuteronomy 17 – Joshua 4

Moses is nearing the end of his life and ministry. He has been tasked by God with bringing the people out of Egypt, but not with bringing them into the promised land. That task is for another. In his ministry, Moses had a special place with God. God spoke to him in a special way.…

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Through the Bible Week 9, Numbers 35 – Deuteronomy 16

As the nation of Israel is readying to enter the promised land, Moses is giving his final words to the people. Moses will not enter. God is not allowing Moses, a representation of the law, to lead anyone into the promised land. Moses’ job was to lead people out of the world (Egypt). It is…

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Through the Bible Week 8, Numbers 18 – 34

It is here that we find the story of Balaam son of Beor (Numbers 22-25). Balaam is such an interesting study. Balaam was asked by the Moabites and Midianites to curse the nation of Israel. These nations were afraid of Israel and knew they couldn’t be defeated by combat because the Lord was with them…

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Through the Bible Week 7, Numbers 3 – 17

In these chapters, we find a wrestling between the nation of Israel and God. They are in the wilderness, about to enter the promised land. They have seen great miracles and wonders worked by their Lord. His presence is with them. They can look up and see the pillar of smoke by day and the…

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Through the Bible Week 6, Leviticus 14 – Numbers 2

It is in this section of scripture that we find the giving of the Day of Atonement. On this day, there were several sacrifices made to the Lord. A bull as a sin offering for the High Priest to atone for the Tabernacle, the Altar, and the Holy Place within the Tabernacle A ram as…

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Through the Bible Week 5, Exodus 33 – Leviticus 13

In this section, God continues giving His law through Moses to His chosen nation. But before giving the law in detail, God commands His people to move forward. So Moses then makes some requests from God. Exodus 33:12–17 (NKJV) — 12 Then Moses said to the LORD, “See, You say to me, ‘Bring up this…

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Through the Bible Week 4, Exodus 13 – 32

In this section of Exodus, we find the nation of Israel being guided by God through the wilderness. We have the institution of the Passover Feast (the Feast of Unleavened Bread), the deliverance through the Red Sea, receiving bread from heaven, getting water from the rock, victory in war over the Amalekites, and receiving the…

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