Calvary Reflections
Reflecting on God's Word
Reflecting God to the World
March 6, 2016
Thanks!
Thanks to all who cleaned up the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen this week. It looks great and looks all ready for the celebration/memorial meal for May.
Bible Reading
This week's Old Testament reading (Numbers 14-27) begins just after the 10 spies told Israel that they wouldn't be able to take the Promised Land. God's reaction – He wants to wipe them out and start over with just Moses. Chapter 15 continues with offerings and what to do about accidental and intentional sins. In Chapter 16, God makes the earth open and swallow some offenders whole. In 17, we have miracles verifying that Aaron was the high priest. Chapter 18 has more duties and tithes for priests and Levites. Chapter 19 goes back into laws for purifications. In chapter 20, we see the sin that prevented Moses from entering the Promised Land and we see Aaron's death. Chapter 21-25 carry the action forward, with some interesting tales along the way, such as the talking donkey. Then in chapter 26 we have another census, take 38 years after the first one and after most of the first generation passed away. Chapter 27 ends with some inheritance laws and the announcement of Joshua as the next leader.
Interesting thoughts:
· In 14:28 and following, God's punishment was what they said in verse 2 – be careful what you ask for.
· A man named "On" is listed in 16:1, but not in 16:27 – Did he back out?
· In chapter 20, what prevented Moses from entering the Promised Land? Just that he hit the rock? Or was there more to it?
· After you read Num 21:4-9, flip over to John 3:14-16. Should shed some additional light on John's Gospel.
· Chapter 22 – Was Balaam a fraud or a prophet to the Gentiles?
· Pay attention to 27:6 and following. Up to this point, only men got an inheritance. This exception to the rule will come back up in Joshua.
Announcements
Thank you to all of the ladies who made Women's Sunday so great!
WOM
Join us tomorrow night (Monday, March 7) at 6:30pm for a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and Bible discussion. Please bring some food, brings your questions, and invite a friend.
Mentor Training
We will meet this Wednesday, March 9 at 6pm. Please have chapters 5-10 finished.
Building and Grounds
We'll meet this Saturday, March 12 at 9:00am.
Pastor's Vacation
Pastor Bill & Hilary will be on vacation from Mar 12-18. Thanks to Charles (Sun AM) and Tim (Wed PM) for filling in.
Youth Bowling
Join us on Saturday, March 19 from 11am-4pm for lunch and bowling. Our Youth Sunday speaker, Dillan Joiner, will also be with us!
Daily Bread Devotionals
The March—May are now available in the foyer.
Baptism
We'll have a baptism service on Youth Sunday (March 20). If you have accepted Christ as Savior and want to be baptized, please let the pastor know.
Associational Secretary
Sandhills Baptist Association is looking for a part-time secretary, working 6 hours a day, Monday through Thursday.
You must be a member of a local SBC church, have a working knowledge of Microsoft office, QuickBooks, etc.
Please send your resume this week to Sandhills Baptist, PO Box 507, Carthage, N.C. 28327
DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD NEXT WEEK!
Hypocritical Singing…
Some people sing "Onward Christian Soldiers" and wait to be drafted into His service.
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