Light and Darkness 66
Numbers 16:1-18
Following the encouragment of Numbers 15, a group of 250 Levites lead by Korah challenge the leadership authority of Moses and Aaron. They are joined by some members…
Light and Darkness 65
Numbers 15:30-41
Following Yahweh's encouragment of the children of the Exodus generation, He instructs Moses to warn them about defiant or "high handed" sin. Those who willfully sin in such…
Light and Darkness 64
Numbers 15:1-29
Following Yahweh-God's judgement against the rebellion of the Exodus generation of Israel and their subsequent disobedience in marching into southern Canaan, chapter 15 is a refreshing pause. The…
Light and Darkness 63
Numbers 14:20-45
Following the impassioned plea of Moses to spare the Israelites from complete destruction, Yahweh-God replied with His judgement against their grumbling and unfaitfulness. Although forgiving their sinfulness, the…
Light and Darkness 62
Numbers 14:1-19
With conflicting reports by the Israelite spies who scouted Canaan, the people had a clear choice to trust in the promises of Yahweh-God for a land of their…
Light and Darkness 61
Numbers 13:1-33
Returning to our ongoing LIght and Darkness series, we find Yahweh-God instructing Moses to send spies into Canaan for an intelligence gathering mission. They are to observe the…
Final Outcome of Belief and Unbelief
Matthew 25:31-46: Belief has been a key theme during Easter 2021, as we have seen Jesus challenge His doubting disciples after the Resurrection. The foundation of their ministry…
Portrait of Deception and Unbelief
John 12:4-8
Luke 22:1-6, 20-22; Matthew 27:1-10: One of the most shocking aspects of the BTK serial killer story is the fact that he was an involved church member and…
Resurrection and Belief
John 20:19-29
Jesus used the vital Christian term "believe" seven times in the narrative of John 11, where Lazarus was raised from the dead. When the disciples heard the report…