Numbers 7:1-65 ; Psalm 35:1-10 ; Luke 2:21-40 "Double Tree" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pen & Ink on Paper Numbers 7 is all about faithfulness, consecration, and dedication. Today in verses 1-65, we see that Moses “finished setting up the tabernacle, anointed it, and consecrated it and all its furnishings” (verse 1). After this, the Israelites “brought gifts before the LORD” Who instructed Moses to “accept these gifts from the people” (verses 3-5). The gifts from e

Numbers 5:11-6:27 ; Proverbs 7:6-20 ; Luke 2:1-20 "The Beauties of Creation" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Colored Pencil on Paper Today we come to Numbers 5:11-6:27. This section begins with “the law of jealousy” (cf., verse 29). This was the test for an unfaithful wife, and at first reading, we wonder about the implications of this test and why it was even necessary. Its procedures seem almost superstitious, although the Bible itself condemns superstitious beliefs.

Numbers 4:1-5:10 ; Psalm 34:11-22 ; Luke 1:57-80 'Cabin in the Forest" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Watercolor on Paper We come today to Numbers 4:1-5:10. In Numbers 4, we see that God commanded Moses to assign specific tabernacle tasks and duties to the sons of Levi, and to count their members between the ages of 30 and 50 years of age – the Kohathite clans (verses 1-20); the Gershonite clans (verses 21-28); and the Merarite clans (verses 29-33). The Kohathite cl

Numbers 2:10–3:51 ; Psalm 34:1-10 ; Luke 1:39-56 "Hear My Prayer, O LORD" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pen & Ink on Paper In chapter two of the book of Numbers, God reveals to Moses and Aaron the physical arrangement that He wants for the entire Israelite camp around the tent of meeting – each tribe “under its standard and banners” (verses 1-2). Our readings today in Numbers 2:10-3:51 begin with the continuation of these instructions. So far, the Israelites in the b

Numbers 1:1-2:9 ; Psalm 33:12-22 ; Luke 1:26-38 "Wagon Wheel Farm Pond" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Acrylic on Panel Today we begin the book of Numbers – the fourth book of Moses. Genesis is the book of beginnings ; Exodus is the book of redemption . Leviticus, the book we just completed, is the book of worship , whereas the book of Numbers is the book about counting the people, testing the people, and the people wandering in the wilderness . The Israelites have be

Leviticus 26:14–27:34 ; Proverbs 7:1-5 ; Luke 1:1-25 "They Neither Toil Nor Spin ..." © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Ink & Watercolor on Paper Once again today, all our readings contain incredible truths for us to apply to our hearts and lives. Earlier in Exodus, and here in the book of Leviticus thus far, we have observed God’s sovereign power against disobedience. As we come to the end of Leviticus, I think it is sad that this book is the least read book of all the B

Leviticus 25:1–26:13 ; Psalm 33:1-11 ; Mark 16 "Er Ist Auferstanden" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Acrylic on Canvas Our readings today reflect the complete, unfailing love of God for us beyond all our capacity for understanding. From eternity past, God designed and planned to remove us from our slavery to sin to a place of forgiveness , freedom , and fellowship – enabling us to rejoice and to serve Him. I am amazed how contemporary man fights so strongly against the