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X. The past two weeks we have had before us one episode in the Hebrews’ journey from Egypt to Canaan, the mission to spy out the land and population of Canaan. Twelve are picked for the task/mission. Could we say … Continue reading
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VII. “But Moses said to the Lord …. “ (Numbers 14:13-19) At 14:11 we read, “And the Lord said to Moses, “How long … “” Should we call this exchange a prayer, a conversation, a dialogue, two monologues? You might … Continue reading
I. Last week we read of the spies trip into Canaan, their return to the Hebrew encampment, and the problems and divisions, and threats of death which resulted from their reports. This week we read of God’s appearing to the … Continue reading
IX. Before we move on to the activities of the weekend, let me put one more thought before you. I have often thought of approaching Scripture with different lens (or templates) that might help us draw out the meanings and … Continue reading
VIII. Do you think the remarks from Monday on “practice” were too thin or unsatisfying? I still wonder about that. Yesterday, on the drive to work, I heard a selection from Oswald Chambers that in my mind connected with what … Continue reading
I. We are going to spend two weeks considering this episode in the Israelites trek to Canaan. This week we will take Numbers 13 and Numbers 14 through the first half of verse 10, and next week we take up … Continue reading
VII. Did you notice my statement in Monday’s post, “ Hindsight can be a great instructor at times.” Does that sounds a lot like, “Hindsight is 20/20.” But, I think we know that is not always true. The Scripture passage … Continue reading
I. The theme for these several months of lessons (September – November) is “Responding to God’s Grace.” First, in Genesis 19, we focused on how Lot and his family responded to an offer of escape from life in a place … Continue reading
VIII. Last week one of the mailings I received was from the Red Letter Christians’ email list “Red Letter Wake Up”, and there Rev. Katey Zeh remarked on this same passage. She wrote, “Hannah’s display of raw grief while praying … Continue reading
I. As you read commentary on these Scriptures in various places you will see them titled differently. One title I read for this Sunday’s text was “God Answers Prayer.” Well … That certainly got my attention! I can’t speak for … Continue reading