Proverbs 30- Numbers 34-35

Numbers 24-25
God clearly marked out the boundaries of the promised land to Israel.

Vs 12 "This will be your land, with its boundaries on every side.'"

Chapter 35 is all about murderers and refuge. There were 6 cities set apart for people who've killed someone accidentally can flee to. (vs 6)


Vs 12 They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that a person accused of murder may not die before he stands trial before the assembly.
(Pastor Bobby today just mentioned how God is the great avenger, He's the punisher for sins!)

If you strike someone with an iron object, a stone, a wooden object or with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at him intentionally so that he dies, or if in hostility he hits him with his fist so that he dies, that person shall be put to death; he is a murderer. The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death when he meets him.

On the other than, (vs 22) "if without hostility someone suddenly shoves another or throws something at him unintentionally or, without seeing him, drops a stone on him that could kill him, and he dies, then since he was not his enemy and he did not intend to harm him, the assembly must judge between him and the avenger of blood according to these regulations.

Vs 32 Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses. But no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness. (have to have multiple witnesses to convict)

31 " 'Do not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer, who deserves to die. He must surely be put to death. (don't accept bribes!)

34 Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell, for I, the LORD, dwell among the Israelites.' "

The Lord DWELLED among the Israelites!

Proverbs 30-
"4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know!"

Who has established all the ends of the earth? Just reading about how magnificent our God is just amazes me! That's right, He's established EVERYTHING!

5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Every word of God is flawless, don't add to his words! We need nothing more. He's given us EVERYTHING for life and Godliness in His book!

8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

12 those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth;
13 those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful;

Todays sermon was so great! Pastor Bobby speaking on adultery and also how spouses should love their spouses (just as Jesus loved us)! Let our spouses love how we're to be loved so that no one will choose adultery. 20 "This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, 'I've done nothing wrong.' 23 an unloved woman who is married.

32 "If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth! 33 For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife." What visual on verse 33 twisting the nose produces blood! Ouch.

Lord, I am guilty of stirring up anger and strife at times! God, keep my eyes from being haughty and full of distain, my heart is convicted of this also. I confess, Forgive me.

Thank you Lord for always giving our family just what we need. We're not in poverty or rich but you've always provided our daily bread and I thank you!