Numbers 27: I like that the first part of this chapter focuses on the daughters of Zelophehad, who didnāt have any sons. I think itās pretty cool that they had the courage to approach Moses and request inheritance. Then God explained the ordinance/rules that need to be considered in case a man has no sons, or no children, or…and so on. This seems very progressive/modern for that time.
8/29 Reading (Numbers 24-26; Acts 18)
Numbers 24: The end of the story with Balaam and Balak. Balaam leaves and goes back home, arguing that he will not fight the Israelites because God is on their side and he wonāt go against. God. Smart guy!
8/28 Reading (Numbers 21-23; Acts 17)
Numbers 21: Israelites are on their way to Canaan and fight several groups, winning both battles.
8/26 Reading (Numbers 18-20; Psalms 25-27)
Numbers is tedious. Lots of rules and regulations to follow.
Numbers 18: Learn about the priestsā and Levitesā duties, the priestsā compensation, and the Levitesā compensation.
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8/25 Reading (Numbers 15-17; Acts 16)
Iām noticing some subtle changes in my attitude from time to time. There are times where I feel more at peace than before. Almost more spiritual than before. I also find that there are times where I donāt feel like reflecting or writing anything. Instead I just want to read. This has been one of those weeks.
8/24 Reading (Numbers 12-14; Acts 15)
I didnāt have much to say about Numbers today. Just for my own recollection Iāve included the subtitles for each chapter if I donāt write anything else.
8/23 Reading (Numbers 9-11; Acts 14)
I noticed something the other day during the eclipse. It was also something else that I experienced during a funeral recently. Iām starting to feel more spiritual. I canāt really explain it, but Iāll try. I have always been good at distinguishing science and religion and thatās not changing. The thing that is changing is that Iām feel that Iām able to appreciate things in a different way than I could before. Iām having a hard time putting into words that make sense, so Iāll have to come back to this throughout the process. Let me share a picture from the eclipse, that should help:
8/22 Reading (Numbers 6-8; Acts 13)
Numbers 6: Chapter is all about instructions for people who want to be nazirites. The rules for them are interesting. They are supposed to stay pure while in this position. According to the notes in the CEB study bible (p. 213 OT), āa nazirite is not an ethnic description but a special category for a person who has vowed to perform a sacred duty.ā Does this still exist?
8/21 Reading (Numbers 4-5; Acts 12)
I saw a total solar eclipse for the first time ever today. It was cloudy, but wow was it an amazing experience. I loved it. I will have to do another one in the future.
8/19 Reading (Numbers 1-3; Psalms 22-24)
Reading this introduction made me think about how much Iām writing during this process. Iām noticing that during times when Iām busy with other things I start to feel bad or guilty when I donāt write much. It becomes a burden, and it shouldnāt be that way. I will continue to write about what I read and sometimes it will be just a summary of what I read that day. But I think it will help me continue through this journey. Because this is tough stuff.