Many in the nation of Israel die in a Balaam-induced temptation to the men of Israel. Sexual temptation leads to sexual sin which leads to spiritual adultery and idolatry, and…
Numbers 22 has no direct mention of Israel, Moses, the Levites, or the priests, but God is still watching out and caring for His people. God knows the forces against…
After the faithless generation failed and did not enter the Promised Land, the second generation of Israelites to come out of Egypt, by God’s grace, faithfully (most of the time)…
The faithless generation's 40 years of punishment draws to an end, and God returns the next generation to Kadesh where the first rebellion occurred. How will they fair? How can…
In order to cleanse Israel from the uncleanness that came from the death of so many in their rejection of Aaron, God provides a red heifer sacrifice. The author of…
Following God’s authentication of Aaron as the priest by having his staff produce almonds, the Israelites fear that no one can approach God. God reminds them that he set up…
A breathtaking examination of the Gospel in what most people would consider a very strange location, the book of Numbers. In what appears to be a trio of obscure stories,…
Though American’s think freedom, joy, and life are found in being the rebel, Numbers 16 shows the tragedy and destruction that comes from rejecting God’s authorities. Pastor Mollenkopf opens this…
Numbers 15 seems like an out of place chapter, but over and over God reiterates His love for Israel and His faithfulness to His promises. Israel must respond with complete…
In the midst of Israel’s unbelief and rebellion, we are given snapshots of faithful living in the examples of Moses, Joshua, and Caleb. Pastor Mollenkopf highlights from Numbers 13 and…