13 May 2008 @ 10:09 am

Numbers

22.1 Balak Summons Balaam

22.9 Balaam seems somewhat like Melchizedek, appearing out of the blue with a fully-developed faith in the Lord.

22.19 Although God’s word was clear (v12), the temptation in reply (v17) was equally clear. Balaam’s initial response is excellent (v18), but then he spoils it by questioning God (v19). God seems to give in (v20).

22.21 Balaam’s Donkey

22.22 Had God changed his mind from v20? Or was there perhaps some rebellion by Balaam, something in the manner of his going which angered God?

22.29 Remarkable enough that the donkey speaks; yet more remarkable that Balaam simply converses with his donkey, apparently considering this normal.

22.35 As with v22, has God changed his mind? Or is God reluctantly letting Balaam go?

22.38 I love this grumpy response!

Psalms

Psalm 62

62.1 I love this verse! “For God alone my soul in silence waits.”

62.12 Perhaps the most concise statement of the problem of suffering: God is strong and loving.

Psalm 63

63.1 Thirst for God is such an excellent virtue.

Isaiah

11.1 The Branch From Jesse

11.6 I love this image!

12.1 Song of Praise

James

5.1 Warning to Rich Oppressors

5.1 James is not a man to pull his punches!

5.7 Patience in Suffering

5.9 As in Moses’ day, grumbling is a sin.