Monday, June 29, 2009

Numbers 16 - Numbers 25 (Fun Wilderness Stories)

When it comes to talking donkies, the Bible is on the cutting edge, with the movie industry in a distant second.
16.
Standoff at the tent of meeting. God comes up with such creative ways to kill the bad guys.
17.
Sometimes it's a good thing to fear God a little. It keeps you respectful.
18.
So the priests are provided for but are also expected to give a tithe of the tithe they receive. God it.
19.
Cleansed by a sprinkling...sounds like a good Lutheran baptism.
20.
It's good to follow God's instructions closely. He doesn't like a lot of improv. I'm just saying.
21.
Bronze snake lifted up on a pole: see Jesus lifted up on a cross.
22.
Ah, nothing like a good talking donkey narrative. I like to tell people that I get my speaking confidence from knowing that if God can talk through an ass, He should be able to talk through me.
23.
Things not exactly working according to Balak's plans. Funny how that happens when you oppose God.
24.
I'm guessing Balak regretted getting Balaam involved.
25.
Today's lesson (but probably not in Sunday School): Do not engage in sexual immorality with idolaters or while you are both engaged in the act you may become a person-kabob courtesy of a spear.
Well, I think that's a good note to end on for today.

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