S3E265 – Numbers 25-28: One Righteous Man
About this episode
The episode discusses Numbers 25-28, focusing on Israel's sin and God's judgment.
Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Monday, so we’ll read from the Law. We’ll read Numbers 25-28  I’ll have some comments after the reading. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s episode “One Righteous Man.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Zach Vessels on Unsplash Comments on Numbers 25 In Numbers 22-24 Balak tried to get Balaam to curse God’s people because was afraid that they were a threat to him because they were so numerous. He wanted to drive them from his land. Balak was sure that if Balaam would curse them, he would be able to defeat them.  But God told Balaam that these were His people, and he should not curse them. God would not allow it. God protected His chosen people from outside threats. But here in chapter 25, what happens? Israel brings a curse on themselves *from God* because of their own behavior. They begin to commit sexual sin with the women of Moab, apparently in the service of their god of fertility, Baal-Peor. I have often heard the argument that prostitution is a victimless crime, especially if both parties are willing participants. Of course that’s…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Webb
Topics covered
- Numbers 25-28
- Righteousness
- God's Judgment
- Israel's Sin
- Church History
Keywords
- Numbers
- Balaam
- Israel
- God's Judgment
- Moab
- Baal-Peor
- Church History
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Baal-Peor, God, Moses
Places: Moab
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