What is Deuteronomy about? It's a great question, specifically because it seems like a redundant book in the Old Testament. Moses taught the Israelites the law once in Exodus. Now, again in Deuteronomy, Moses repeats God's law for the people to hear. So, what's the point of that? Didn't they get … Read more about What is Deuteronomy About and Why It Matters for Kids
4 Lessons From the 11 Prayers of Moses in Numbers
Prayer is an elusive activity for many. It’s one of the spiritual disciplines that many people struggle with. Yet, so many people in the Bible used it effectively. The prayers of Moses for example in the book of Numbers, show us at least one man who seemed to have his prayer life in … Read more about 4 Lessons From the 11 Prayers of Moses in Numbers
Moses’ Sin at Kadesh Was So Human It’s Scary
All of your life’s work - gone in an instant. One moment of weakness is all it takes. That’s what happened in the wilderness near Kadesh to the most unlikely person. Yes, even the sin of Moses could not be overlooked. You can make the case that Moses ranks second only to Jesus when it comes to … Read more about Moses’ Sin at Kadesh Was So Human It’s Scary
Lessons From the 12 Spies and Their Vision of God
It’s one thing to ask legitimate questions of God and what he’s up to. It’s quite another to attack Him directly as incapable and incompetent. Yet the latter is what the 12 spies did when asked to report on the Promised Land they had just scouted. Well, all except two of them. The incident … Read more about Lessons From the 12 Spies and Their Vision of God
The Golden Calf: One Leader’s Mess Up Is Another Leader’s Opportunity
Have you ever messed up? Of course, everyone has. Mistakes are commonplace in our life. As bad as one of your mistakes might have been, it probably never cost millions of people their lives. That is what almost happened in the golden calf incident of Exodus 32. Mistakes are bad enough when they … Read more about The Golden Calf: One Leader’s Mess Up Is Another Leader’s Opportunity
Moses and the Burning Bush: How to Overcome Fear
Every leader has a moment that defines the course of their path. It could be a good decision they make, a situation they fix or a personal challenge they overcome. Conversely, it could be an incorrect choice, a bad circumstance they create or a personal failure that ruins their reputation. Either … Read more about Moses and the Burning Bush: How to Overcome Fear