Monthly Archives: March 2011

The privilege of being God’s people — Deuteronomy 4-6

Posted on March 7, 2011 by parklinscomb

Libertines and unbelievers often hold the life of following the Lord in contempt. Sadly, shockingly, believers sometimes just shrug their shoulders in acquiescence and comfort themselves that all their suffering as a Christian will one day be rewarded. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Last minute history lesson — Deuternomy 1-3

Posted on March 6, 2011 by parklinscomb

George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Santayana may have said it, but God and Moses knew it; and they were worried that Israel was going to forget. So, just prior to handing over the … Continue reading →

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Centered around God and His Law — Numbers 34-36

Posted on March 5, 2011 by parklinscomb

These last three chapters of Numbers are primarily centered around the dividing up of the land of Canaan, the Promised Land. Although these last chapters may appear to be little more than real estate dealings, there are some important things … Continue reading →

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And so it was — Numbers 31-33

Posted on March 4, 2011 by parklinscomb

My family and I were on vacation to Yellowstone. We were at a beautiful lake that was full of snow-melted water. I was 12-ish and walking on the stones that were above the water. “Be careful,” I heard my dad … Continue reading →

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Promises, promises — Numbers 28-30

Posted on March 3, 2011 by parklinscomb

Keeping up with the Bible reading isn’t always easy. I’m really glad you’ve continued this far. Hopefully, it’s becoming a bit of a habit now. What a great habit! Todays’s reading is essentially about the sacrifices that need to be … Continue reading →

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Balaam’s revenge — Numbers 25-27

Posted on March 2, 2011 by parklinscomb

God wouldn’t curse Israel, because God was for them. But Balaam, the sly dog that he was, counseled Balak how Israel might be able curse themselves! “Why would they do that?” you might wonder. Well, we do it all the … Continue reading →

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Balaam — Numbers 22-24

Posted on March 1, 2011 by parklinscomb

After Israel had defeated Egypt, the Amelekites, and Sihon (king of the Amorites) other local nations were starting to get a little nervous. Balak, the king of the Moab, was quaking in his boots (OK, they were probably sandals); but … Continue reading →

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Nehushtan — Numbers 19-21

Posted on March 1, 2011 by parklinscomb

The “hits” just keep on coming with Israel. The longer they wander in the wilderness, the more discontent and grumbly they seem to be — not unlike ourselves, sometimes. In his book, Finishing Strong, Steve Farrar makes the sad but … Continue reading →

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