Scripture in a Minute with Pastor Andy Falleur

Read Numbers 6 in the CSB Bible online. The Nazarite vow is interesting. It's how a man with long hair can be holy! But, the blessing at the end of the chapter captures our attention, because this is how God's name (YHVH) is pronounced over the people.

Read Numbers 7 in the CSB Bible online. The Gershonites and the Mararites got carts for transporting their items in the tabernacle. The Kothathites didn't get any carts. That's similar to us today, sometime we can complain about what others have, not recognizing the privilege we have. 

Read Numbers 8 in the CSB Bible online. The Lord's retirement plan for ministry is attractive. The work, the physical work is only between 25-50 years old. After that, you can assist, advise, teach, instruct, encourage, but let the younger generation have their turn. Fascinating. 

Read Numbers 9 in the CSB Bible online. It's easy to see the connection between the Israelites moving with the cloud and the way the Christian is led and guided by the Holy Spirit. 

Read Numbers 10 in the CSB Bible online. Two topics from our reading today, we want to look at these trumpets a little bit and then consider Hobab, Moses's relative. 

Read Numbers 11 in the CSB Bible online. In today's reading, we can see the difference between "I won't" and "I can't" in the complaints that are made to the Lord. it's interesting to consider how the complaints are made and how the Lord responds. 

Read Numbers 12 in the CSB Bible online. there's a gold mine here when it comes to family dynamics, leadership, spirituality and so forth... let's dig in! 

Read Numbers 13 in the CSB Bible online. We need the eyes of faith, to see the future the way that Joshua and Caleb did and not the way that the other 10 did. 

Read Numbers 14 in the CSB Bible online. It's not fun to read this chapter and realize how similar we are sometimes to the Israelites...

Read Numbers 15 in the CSB Bible online. We are talking about the tassels that the Lord instructed them to put on their clothing to serve as a reminder of his Word. 

Read Numbers 16 in the CSB Bible online. There are two big warning flags for us in this passage today. they are disrespecting authority and complaining. 

Read Numbers 17 in the CSB Bible online. This chapter can be scary, as they have to step back and allow the Lord to make his decision for leader known. 

Read Numbers 18 in the CSB Bible online. Over and over we see the Lord emphasizing how a portion of these foods and offerings are for the priests and their families. Paul makes the connection to us in the New Testament. 

Read Numbers 19 in the CSB Bible online. We are talking about the red heifer today and how it impacts what's clean and unclean. 

Read Numbers 20 in the CSB Bible online. We are talking about the waters of Meribah today and the picture that God was trying to paint by Moses simply speaking to the rock. 

Happy Independence Day!  Read Numbers 21 in the CSB Bible online. Today, we are thinking about the bronze serpent lifted up on the pole and how it brought healing to the people who had been bitten. 

Read Numbers 22 in the CSB Bible online. We are talking about Balaam's donkey today. It's a donkey. A donkey that talks. 

Happy Sunday!  Read Numbers 23 in the CSB Bible online. Every time Balaam attempts to curse, God turns it into blessing. It reminds us of what God has done for us through the blessing of Jesus.

Read Numbers 24 online in the CSB Bible. There are two important aspects to consider in Balaam's final prophecies. What God has accomplished within their society and how non-believers can see what God has done. 

Read Numbers 25 online in the CSB Is it right what Phineas did? Was God right in rewarding him? Are we supposed to do the same things today? 

Read Numbers 26 Online in the CSB Moses is doing a second census and it gives us an opportunity to talk about counting people and when it's appropriate. 

Read Numbers 27 in the CSB Bible online. We are looking at the transfer of leadership from Moses to Joshua in this chapter and marveling at how God does it compared to how we normally do it. 

https://read. csbible.com/?book=numbers&chapter=28 The Lord isn't being redundant here by repeating the feasts and festivals. He's describing the offerings that are to accompany the feasts. This has implications for us today.

Read Numbers 29 online in the CSB. The chapter division falls in a perfect spot for Gentile Christians, because we can see all the feasts in one chapter and see which ones Jesus has still yet to fulfill. 

Read Numbers 30 online in the CSB. Today, we are seeing how vows are cancelled, which at first can seem misogynistic. However, it's helpful to see the situation from the Biblical perspective.