Manna For Breakfast with Bill Martin

Balak, continuing to seek Israel’s destruction pushes Balaam, who finds Israel’s weak point leading to a plague and murder before it all ends.

The Bronze Serpent lifted, Og’s death, Balak…Balaam and the talking donkey. Jesus teaches the restoration of the lost that none should perish, forgiveness and mercy.

Purification for contact with anything dead by red heifer water. Striking the rock leads to Aaron’s death.

The twelve tribes witness the budding rod that leads to the inheritance and responsibilities of the Levites. Jesus speaks of who are greatest, the Mount of Transfiguration and continued healing.

The Lord teaches us to number our days.  As a result of the pridefulness of the Kohathites and the sons of Israel grumbling as God’s hand moved, some very hard lessons are learned.

Moses intercedes for the rebellious people who want to return to Egypt. God pronounces their 40 years of wandering in the desert for their unbelief. The transfiguration of Jesus on the mount and God proclaiming Him as His only Son.

The Spies go into the promised land and bring back giants grapes and the news of a Giant problem they were facing. Jesus feeds the four thousand and Peter proclaims Jesus as the messiah, the Son of God.

The camp of Israel picks up and begins their journey with God guiding them. Quickly they begin to complain for meat and the things of Egypt and some begin to prophecy. God gives them meat.

The sons of Israel’s Purification and cleansing for coming near to the Lord and traveling with God leading them by cloud and fire. Jesus warns to beware of the Pharisees and foretells His death.

Israel’s tribe leaders make an offering of their best that the Lord required of them to come before Him. Jesus addresses false religion and tradition vs worshipping with the heart.

The Laws pertaining to a jealous husband and adultery and of separating man or woman by vow in dedication to the Lord. Aaron’s Benediction, The Lord Bless You….

Duties of the Levitical families pertaining to moving the Tabernacle and it’s contents. Jesus deals with the Pharisees and heals the gentile woman as a result of her faith.

Moses is given the order of the Israelite camps layout around the tabernacle by tribe and number, with the Tabernacle and God at the center.

Moses takes a count of all the tribes of Israel minus the Levites. The miracles of Jesus are expounded upon by John.

Ending Commands to  Israel to receive His blessings and warning if they do not.

God establishes the festivals of the Sabbath year and Jubilee.  God also establishes the rites of redemption through the Kinsmen redeemer.

Stringent laws, celebrations and holy days are put before the camp to honor God’s holiness as the justice system is being set up. Jesus’ deity is being clearly evidenced daily including on the Mount of Transfiguration.

Specific requirements are given to the priests for sacrifices, offerings and to inwardly and outwardly model holiness for the people before Lord.

The Laws continue pertaining to idolatry, human sacrifice, immorality and other diversities.

Explanation of proper handling of blood sacrifices and sexual immorality Laws laid out. Details accounting the events leading to John the Baptist’s death an how rapidly the people following Jesus grew.

The Laws of Cleanliness for their physical diseases and possessions. The Day of Atonement using a scapegoat for their sins.

The Laws for Leprous cleansing of a person or home explained. John the Baptist is killed, Jesus feeds the 5,000 and walks on water.

Setting up the system by which the Israelites are to be cleansed before they can come before God.  Blessings and Challenges come to Jesus' disciples as He prepares them to be sent out.

Moses presents God’s Dietary Laws and Laws of Motherhood to the people.

Aaron and his sons are consecrated.  Aaron begins the sin offering and God consumed it by fire before the people.  Jesus heals the Demoniac and Jairus' daughter.