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Why Should We Bother Reading the Book of Numbers?

Joel Ryan

Though many Christians may gloss over the book of Numbers because of the extensive list of names and numbers found in chapters 1 and 26, the fourth book of the Bible explores several important and bea...

Why Are There So Many Repeated Numbers in the Bible?

Michael Jakes

In the Bible, numbers play an even more important role in that they communicate. They symbolically represent essential concepts which help us to better understand the workings of God throughout biblic...

Interesting Facts about the Meaning & Importance of the Number 12 in the Bible

Hope Bolinger

Found 187 times in the Bible, the number 12 makes a special appearance in Revelation, showing the authority and perfection of God’s kingdom at last. Here are 12 things to know about 12 in the Bible....

What Should We Know about the Number 12 in the Bible?

Andy Lee

Have you wondered if numbers repeated in the Bible, like the number 12, have special meaning? ...

What Does the Number 3 Signify in the Bible?

Hope Bolinger

Signifying completeness, the number three carries an extreme significance throughout Scripture....

Why Is the Number Three So Important in the Bible?

Bethany Verrett

God’s Word is straight-forward. There is no codex to these numbers; they are numbers God chooses to use to communicate to His people. The number three tells us about Him. It is a holy number that rela...

How Can Joshua and Caleb’s Powerful Faith Encourage You?

Jessica Brodie

Faith isn’t always easy, but God is the Creator of the universe, the Alpha and the Omega, and God is all-powerful. On our own, we can do little, but when we are doing God’s will, God will always trium...

Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers?

Mike Leake

The Book of Numbers is really a travel story. Now, if it’s a travel story through the cornfields of Kansas, you can’t fault the editor for thinking “Book of Numbers” might at least hit the math-nerd d...

3 Important Reminders from the Story of Balaam and His Talking Donkey

Lia Martin

In the book of Numbers, we find the story of Balaam. And while we know that all Scripture is God-breathed and true, this story can be a little hard to wrap your mind around. So who exactly was Balaam?...

Why "May the Lord Bless and Keep You" Is Such a Beautiful Blessing

Pamela Palmer

It was a highly significant blessing given from God then, and it is still an imperative blessing today. We can continue using this as a blessing for all God’s beloved followers. The entire blessing de...

5 Reasons You Might Want to See Your Church Decline

Brian Croft

I am amazed at how much material has been released recently about church revitalization. I just heard a statistic that 80% of churches in America have either plateaued or are in decline. I am grateful...

It’s Time to Recommit to Your Local Church

Frank Santora

“And He is the head of the body, the church” (Colossians 1:18).The past two years have truly been a time of testing and stretching for the church of God. Congregations which had not previously develop...

Why Is Number 7 So Important in the Bible?

Hope Bolinger

In over 700 biblical occurrences, we can see the intricate patterns by which God has used the number 7 in history, throughout Scripture, and in the age to come. ...

Who Were the Two Priests Name Phinehas, and Why Did One Get Drunk with Power?

Annette Griffin

We first encounter the priest, Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, in Numbers 25. Phinehas’s righteous acts follow a major encounter that Israel had with Balaam; a diviner hired by the Kin...

What Makes a Miracle?

Jessica Brodie

Whether the miracle has to do with healing sickness or infirmity and showcasing god’s power and status as Almighty God matters not; what matters is that the miracle isn’t merely coincidence, but rathe...

Lessons from Jude: Learning from Past Mistakes

Alice William

Today, we will focus on Jude 1:5-11 where the author draws references from the Old Testament reminding the audience of past sins and the lessons to learn from them....

How to Bring Biblical Blessings into Your Life

Allie Boman

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 This most famous o...

Just Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, Benjamin. Just who were these 12 men, and what is their significance of their 12 Tribes? These names and their ancesto...

The Samaritans: Hope from the History of a Hated People

Alyssa Roat

Someone who helps others is often referred to as a “good Samaritan.” But what is a Samaritan?The Samaritans were a people group in the Bible that lived in the area of Israel following the Assyrian con...

Does Prayer Change God’s Mind?

Kimberly Carroll

Has God ever changed His mind because of prayer? Does prayer make any difference? All evidence points to: yes....