Send us a textThe book of Numbers 14-15 tells the story of the Israelites' rebellion against God's plan to take them into the Promised Land. Despite witnessing God's miraculous acts and hearing his promises, the Israelites lacked faith and instead grumbled and complained, even suggesting that they return to slavery in Egypt.God became angry with their lack of trust and threatened to punish them by withholding the Promised Land from them. However, Moses interceded on their behalf, reminding God of his mercy and faithfulness to his people.In response, God forgave the Israelites but still punished them by making them wander in the wilderness for forty years until the rebellious generation had died off. He also commanded them to make offerings and sacrifices to atone for their sins.Psalm 90, written by Moses, reflects on the brevity of human life and the everlasting nature of God. Moses acknowledges God's power and justice, but also his mercy and compassion. He prays for wisdom to live a life pleasing to God and for God to show his favor to his people.The psalm echoes the themes of Numbers 14-15, as both emphasize the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness and seeking forgiveness for sins. Both also highlight the consequences of disobedience and the need for repentance and atonement.The story of the man who was stoned for breaking the Sabbath is found in Numbers 15:32-36. The man was caught gathering wood on the Sabbath, which was a violation of God's commandment to keep the Sabbath holy. The people brought him to Moses and Aaron, who consulted with God on what to do. God commanded that the man should be stoned to death as punishment for his disobedience.This story highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, particularly the Sabbath, which was a sacred day of rest and worship. The severity of the punishment underscores the seriousness of the offense and the importance of upholding the community's values and laws.Moreover, this story also emphasizes the importance of the community over the individual. The man's disobedience not only violated God's commandment, but it also threatened the community's adherence to the law. Therefore, the community had a responsibility to uphold the law and ensure that everyone abided by it. The punishment was not just for the man's sake, but also for the sake of the community's spiritual well-being.#Community #Obedience #Faith #Repentance #Mercy #Forgiveness #Sabbath #SpiritualWellBeing #Moses #Numbers #Psalm90 #God #dailybSupport the showWe use Logos Bible Software for our show prep. Get 5 Free Digital Books and 10% Off- HERE.Get the Logos 10 Fundamentals for Just $50- HERE.Check out Ryan's other podcast, God's Whole Story. Ryan works for Men of Iron, an organization committed to changing a culture one man at a time. If you'd like to get involved, click HERE. Instagram | Facebook | TikTokYouTube | Rumble | MediumContact us at [email protected] Thanks so much for listening to the show. We'll See you tomorrow.-Ryan and Jenny

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