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Dear carl,
This
week’s portion demonstrates the scope of the Israelites’ reputation during their
desert travels. Balak, the king of Moab, hears what befell the Amorites when
they stood up to God’s people and decides he does not want to meet a similar
fate. He opts to hire Balaam, a Midianite sorcerer known for the power of his
blessings and curses, to rid him of the pesky nation approaching his
borders.
What
follows is a display of God’s will triumphing over man’s intentions as He
thwarts Balaam’s every move. Finally, the portion ends with the Children of
Israel, oblivious to God’s recent salvation, sinning and being punished with a
plague. Only the actions of the quick-thinking Phineas are enough to stop God’s
wrath.
The
topics this week include:
Here are some of the
highlights from last week’s discussions:
Last
week's best comment goes to Diana Brown
who wrote:
You see the Lord God promised the Promised Land to children who would
believe Him and take Him at His Word as they grew up into adults. It is
impossible to be a Joshua or Caleb without faith in God. Faith in anything else
will cause you to fall short of reaching your promise.
Please
feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you may have. As well,
you can post your questions on the virtual classroom discussion thread.
Wishing you a wonderful
week of studying and learning,
Tsivya
Fox
Facilitator, Israel Bible Reading Plan
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