Numbers 29-32: Day 275: Journey Through the Bible in a Year

October 3, 2022

Numbers 29-32
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Day 275: Journey Through the Bible in a Year
Focus Verses for Today: Numbers 30:3-15

Before reading Numbers 29-32, pray for understanding of today’s reading. Read Numbers 29-32. Let’s journey!

Commentary: Chapter 29 continues listing the feasts and offerings required by the Israelites. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us and we can rejoice in knowing Him! In chapter 30, special attention is paid towards women and vows. God has a plan for the well-being of the family. Within a family, it is the responsibility of the husband or father to see to the well-being of the family. If a woman’s vow would threaten the well-being of the family, the vow can be nullified. Women who are not dependent on a man were free to make their own vows. The well-being of the family, of which the woman is a part, must come first. Vows to God should not be made arbitrarily! They are not required, but once one is made, we will be held accountable for it.

In chapter 31, Moses leads the Israelites to battle against the Midianites, who sought Balaam to curse the Israelites. God gave the Israelites a great victory, but they did not kill the women who had led them into sin.

Chapter 32 remembers the reason the Israelites had been wandering in the desert for the past 40 years. A new generation has come who needed reminding of the hard-learned lesson. Two tribes and a half tribe asked Moses if they could remain on this side of the Jordan River. Across the river is the Promised Land. Moses fears that, like their forefathers, the tribes do not trust the Lord to deliver on His promise. Moses grants them their request after they promise to send men to help fight on the other side of the Jordan River. Sometimes, we must wait for God’s plan to be revealed to understand the blessings it will give us. We should not be willing or eager to settle for less than what God is willing to give us.

Focus Verses: Numbers 30:3-15 – What is your initial reaction to this passage? Now, put aside contemporary thoughts and consider the Lord’s plan for a family. How is a family to function? Re-read this passage with those thoughts in mind. Why could a father or husband nullify a women’s vow? Consider your idea of how a family should be structured. Does it follow the Lord’s plan?

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