May 10, Reading 1 – Numbers 21

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SAA Notes

Much happens in this chapter. Jesus said of this incident with the bronze snake: Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. (John 3:14) Jesus says this history is prophetic of His ministry – the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy! (Revelation 19:10b) Jesus is the template for Moses – not Moses for Jesus. Moses is the shadow play that helps us understand Jesus!

SJA Notes

* Dear God Above, thank You for preserving the life of Your saints, for writing our names in the Lamb’s book of life!

“Spring up, O well! – Sing to it! -“

It can often be the case that when we think of Israel wandering in the wilderness for forty years that we think that they were _only_ wandering.

Here we see that Israel settled at times, particularly in the land of the Amorites – descended from Canaan, son of Ham, son of Noah.

Israel settled for a time, taking possession of the land.

We begin to see God giving martial victory to the Israelite army itself.

And songs were sung.

Songs are important. We read here ballads of war, of victory, joy and excitement, of imagination and creativity.

“Spring up, O well! – Sing to it! -“

Singing is important. Singing to the Lord and singing to one another. Re-telling His glory, His mighty deeds. Telling of His salvation.

We are blessed to have a long and deep church culture of song and singing.

Let’s remember the reason why we sing.

As Psalm 103 says,

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!”

* Holy God,

You are our Maker, our Creator, our Sustain and Life-Giver.

You are the one, true and ever-blessed God.

There is none like You.

We praise Your Name!

Amen.

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