John 14:23-31 (HCSB)23 Jesus answered, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 The one who doesn’t love Me will not keep My words. The word that you hear is not Mine but is from the Father who sent Me. 25 “I have spoken these things to you while I remain with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit—the Father wil...  Read More

John 14:5-21 (HCSB)5 “Lord,” Thomas said, “we don’t know where You’re going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Jesus Reveals the Father 7 “If you know Me, you will also know My Father. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.” 8 “Lord,” said Philip, “show us the Father, and that’s enough for us.” ...  Read More

John 14:1-4 (HCSB)The Way to the Father 14 “Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you. 3 If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also. 4 You know the way to where I am going....  Read More

Practical Counsel4 So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejo...  Read More

God Provides A RefugeGod’s compassion exists in harmony with His justice. He does not need to lessen one to maintain the other.KEY TRUTH: The law demonstrated God’s justice and mercy (Numbers 35:1–34)KEY TRUTH: Christ demonstrated God’s justice and mercy (Romans 5:6–11; 6:20–23; Hebrews 9:11–12, 23–28)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!What was the purpose for the cities of re...  Read More

1.  Reflection on Legacy - The inheritance laws in Numbers 34-36 were designed to ensure that each tribe's legacy was preserved. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind for future generations? How can you start building that legacy through your actions and choices today?2.  Reflection on Inheritance - The Israelites were concerned with preserving their inheritance for future generations. H...  Read More

Numbers 36:1-13  (HCSB)The Inheritance of Zelophehad’s Daughters36 The family leaders from the clan of the descendants of Gilead—the son of Machir, son of Manasseh—who were from the clans of the sons of Joseph, approached and addressed Moses and the leaders who were over the Israelite families. 2 They said, “Yahweh commanded my lord to give the land as an inheritance by lot to the Israelites. My l...  Read More

Numbers 35:9-34  (HCSB)Cities of Refuge 9 The Lord said to Moses, 10 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 11 designate cities to serve as cities of refuge for you, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there. 12 You will have the cities as a refuge from the avenger, so that the one who kills someone will not die until he s...  Read More

Numbers 35:1-8  (HCSB)Cities for the Levites35 The Lord again spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: 2 “Command the Israelites to give cities out of their hereditary property for the Levites to live in and pastureland around the cities. 3 The cities will be for them to live in, and their pasturelands will be for their herds, flocks, and all their other animals. 4 T...  Read More

Numbers 34:16-29  (HCSB)Leaders for Distributing the Land16 The Lord spoke to Moses, 17 “These are the names of the men who are to distribute the land as an inheritance for you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun. 18 Take one leader from each tribe to distribute the land. 19 These are the names of the men: Caleb son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah; 20 Shemuel son of Ammihud from the tri...  Read More

Numbers 34:1-15  (HCSB)Boundaries of the Promised Land34 The Lord spoke to Moses, 2 “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these borders: 3 Your southern side will be from the Wilderness of Zin along the boundary of Edom. Your southern border on the east will begin at the east end of the Dead Sea. 4 Your border ...  Read More

GOD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLEWe should choose God’s ways over our own ways. When all is said and done, we won’t regret it.KEY TRUTH: God has the power to protect His people according to His will (Numbers 22:1–21)KEY TRUTH: God sometimes uses discipline to protect people (Numbers 22:22–41)FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Why did Balak want Balaam to curse God’s people? How was Bala...  Read More