Author Archives: Mark Shields

In the Footsteps of the Savior’s Shadow

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading →

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The Next Generation

Reading in Numbers 27, plans were given for inheritance and succession of leadership for the next generation. If a man dies with no children, his inheritance was to be given to his nearest relative. As far as succession of leadership, … Continue reading →

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The Steps to an Amazing Future

And the Words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times. – Psalm 12:6 The post “Mining for Valuable Resources”, has thoughts about the 2nd census taken in order to assign each … Continue reading →

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Mining for Valuable Resources

Reading in Numbers 26, another census was taken in order to assign each tribe’s inheritance when they entered the Promised Land. The tribes that had lost the most men where the ones who rebelled against the Lord. Many died in … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Numbers 26-32

Over the last few weeks, we’ve shared some thoughts and ideas from the journey through the book of Numbers. Within the post “Refreshment for the Body and Soul”, we noted that God did something amazing through Moses and Aaron as … Continue reading →

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