Day 79 - Read Numbers 22-23 - Calera Baptist Church

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Day 79 - Read Numbers 22-23

July 11, 2024 • Numbers 22—23

Israel was great and was feared by Moab. Balak sent messengers to Balaam (believed to be a prophet) to bring him to Moab to curse Israel. God told Balaam to return with the messengers and only do as He commanded. God became angry and had an angel stand in the way of Balaam as he rode his donkey. The donkey turned three times when seeing the angel, and Balaam struck her each time. The donkey rebuked Balaam for striking her, then Balaam saw the angel. The angel told Balaam to go forward and to do only as the Lord commanded. Balak took Balaam to see Israel from two distant locations to curse Israel, but God affirmed His message of blessings toward Israel. God reaffirmed His word and His promise to Israel.

Day 190 - Read 1 Chronicles 15-16

October 30, 2024 • 1 Chronicles 15—16

David prepared a place for the ark of the Lord and instructed the Levites to carry the ark as commanded by the Lord. David gathered all Israel to bring the ark of the Lord. David assigned musicians and singers to rejoice as the ark was taken to Jerusalem. Michal, David’s wife, saw him dancing and rejoicing and despised him in her heart. The ark was put in its place and sacrifices were offered to God. David sang a song of thanksgiving to the Lord. He recognized the Lord’s promises and the fulfillment of those promises through His people. The commands of God concerning sacrifices were honored by the priests and Levites according to David’s orders.

Day 189 - Read 1 Chronicles 13-14

October 29, 2024 • 1 Chronicles 13—14

David gathered all Israel for the return of the ark. Uzzah put out his hand to hold the ark as it was being transported and the Lord struck him down. David was angry, so he had the ark taken to the house of Obed-edom where it remained for three months. The household of Obed-edom was blessed in the presence of the ark. The Philistines wanted to kill David. He sought the Lord and was told to go to fight the Philistines. He conquered them and burned their idols. The Philistines returned to fight again. The Lord told David to go around them and attack. David’s army conquered the Philistines, and David’s name was feared throughout all nations.

Day 188 - Read 1 Chronicles 11-12

October 28, 2024 • 1 Chronicles 11—12

David was anointed king at Hebron by the elders of Israel according to the word of the Lord by Samuel. David led Israel to take Jerusalem from the Jebusites. The city became known as the city of David. There were mighty men who were of the guard of David who were led by three men known for their acts of bravery on behalf of David and Israel. Men continued to join those who would fight for David and Israel until there was a great army. They had great provisions, and there was joy in Israel.