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Since we are picking up from last week, I’ll give some context from Num. 13 to 14:11: The first 10 verses of Numbers 14 recount the reactions of the Israelites to the news of 10 of 12 spies sent into the Holy Land. Spoiler, it’s NOT good. Rundown of Numbers 14:1-10: We pick up our…
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So a few things happen from last week in Chapter 11 to Chapter 13 where we pickup. It’s worth making sure to connect the dots. Numbers 11:16-30: Numbers 11:31–35 Numbers 12:1–16 Our lesson picks up in Numbers 13:17, but prior to verse 17, we see more information than narrative. This passage sets the stage for…
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Context from Numbers 9 to 11 Last week we studied Chapter 9 of Numbers, and we wrestled with several ideas. We looked at the assurance of God’s presence (which the Hebrews had in physical cloud and fire form dwelling over their Tabernacle). We also delved into the idea of “unwanted waiting”, which no one particularly…
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I’ll admit, when I saw we were studying Numbers and Deuteronomy, it did momentarily cause me to pause. But after digging in, remembering all the gems in Numbers, and specifically studying Numbers Chapter 9, I am completely excited. Not that long ago (but before I began cataloging notes online from Sunday School here), we studied…
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I am sad to wrap up this Summer’s Sunday School quarter — I have completely enjoyed Psalms, some favorites were studied, and some less common ones explored. Nevertheless, today we wrapped up with Psalm 42, a classic. I suspect, like me, the part I remember is the imagery of the deer panting for water… not…
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This week’s lesson is Psalm 139 — this is a Maloy family favorite. There is a Worship Pastor down in Birmingham who records as “The Corner Room”, and he has some beautiful versions of Psalm 139, we’ve listened to them as a family for years. We LOVE this Psalm, I love this Psalm. While we’re…
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I had an assignment for my last class, Systematic Theology 1, previously took 3, and now I am in 2 — apparently order doesn’t matter. But nevertheless, I was to choose a topic, and provide a lesson on said topic, but teach as though you were communicating with children, youth, or college students. The purpose…
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It’s important to consider where we came from last week, Psalm 38. It leaned into the idea of conviction. That conviction is actually a tremendous blessing from the Holy Spirit. God uses even our own sin, which we are made aware of by the law, to convict our hearts of a need to repent —…
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Friends, I know many of you are wondering. Lately when we run into folks, it’s the first question (naturally), so I thought it may be helpful to provide a brief update. When we were in Colorado, nearly 2 months ago, things were being held up by the county for building permits. The house was demo’d…
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Psalm 132 had me excited for this week. Admittedly, I did not have as much time to prep and stew on it as I love — I returned from Colorado feeling unusually sick—tired, weak, migraine-ridden, and worn down, with a shorter time chunk on Saturday afternoon. Nevertheless, I was excited for Psalm 132 for the…
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