Welcome to Day 46 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 31-33, the Israelites are commanded by God to wage a "holy war" against the Midianites, resulting in a decisive victory and the taking of significant spoils; Moses then rebukes the soldiers for sparing the Midianite women, emphasizing the need for complete eradication of their influence . Following this battle, the tribes of Reuben and Gad request land on the eastern

Welcome to Day 45 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 28-30, outlines God's instructions to the Israelites regarding daily, weekly, and festival offerings, emphasizing the importance of consistent worship and devotion. These chapters detail the specific sacrifices required for various occasions, including the Sabbath, Passover, and the Feast of Trumpets, highlighting the significance of honoring God through obedience and

Welcome to Day 44 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 25-27, the Israelites fall into severe idolatry by worshipping Baal Peor, leading to a plague that devastates the community; Phinehas, a descendant of Aaron, heroically intervenes by killing a man and a Midianite woman involved in the idol worship, which halts the plague and earns him God's favor . Following this incident, a new census is taken to record the remainin

Welcome to Day 43 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 21-24, detail the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land, marked by their conquest of the Amorite kings Sihon and Og east of the Jordan River, and their subsequent encounter with the Moabites who, fearing Israel's power, hire the prophet Balaam to curse them; however, Balaam is divinely compelled to bless Israel instead, revealing God's favor upon them despite

Welcome to Day 42 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 17-20, the Israelites continue to rebel against Moses and Aaron, leading to a test where each tribal leader is instructed to bring their staff to the tabernacle, and only Aaron's staff miraculously buds and blossoms, solidifying his position as God's chosen high priest ; this event serves as a clear sign to the people to stop questioning their leadership. Later, while

Welcome to Day 41 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 14-16, the Israelites, after receiving a negative report from spies sent to scout the Promised Land, rebel against Moses and Aaron, refusing to enter Canaan due to fear of the inhabitants ; this leads to God's anger and a declaration that the current generation will not enter the land, with only Caleb and Joshua remaining faithful; further rebellion occurs in chapter

Welcome to Day 40 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 11-13, the Israelites, growing restless in the wilderness, begin to complain about their lack of food, longing for the days in Egypt, leading to a moment where God sends a massive flock of quail to satiate their hunger, but their greed results in punishment ; subsequently, Moses' sister Miriam and brother Aaron criticize his leadership, causing Miriam to be struck wit

Welcome to Day 39 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 8-10, the primary focus is on the instructions for the dedication of the Levites, detailing their purification process and role as servants in the tabernacle, with specific guidelines for tending to the golden lampstand ; God also instructs Moses to create two silver trumpets to be used for signaling the community to move camp or gather for assembly, with different tr

Welcome to Day 38 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are continuing the book of Numbers. In Chapters 5-7, the Israelites are given instructions regarding dealing with sin and uncleanliness, including the requirement to confess and make full restitution for wrongdoing, with an additional fifth of the value added as a penalty ; this applies to situations where someone has sinned against another person or against God. Chapter 5 also outlines procedures for identifying a

Welcome to Day 37 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Numbers. In Chapters 1-4, opens the book by detailing a census of the Israelites, where God instructs Moses to count all the men over 20 years old from each tribe, establishing the foundation for the people's organization as they prepare to journey towards the Promised Land ; this census is where the book gets its name "Numbers.". Following this count, chapters 2-4 lay out the precise arran

Welcome to Day 36 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 25-27, primarily focus on the laws surrounding the "Year of Jubilee," a special fiftieth year where Israelites were commanded to release slaves, forgive debts, and return all land to its original owners, essentially resetting land ownership across the nation; this is meant to ensure equity and prevent long-term disparities in land possession amongst the people . Chap

Welcome to Day 35 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 22-24, often referred to as the "Holiness Code," present a detailed set of rules outlining how the Israelites should live a holy life by demonstrating kindness, justice, and respect towards one another, including instructions on honoring parents, not taking revenge, leaving gleanings for the poor, treating the disabled with consideration, and observing proper sexual p

Welcome to Day 34 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 19-21, often referred to as the "Holiness Code," present a detailed set of rules outlining how the Israelites should live a holy life by demonstrating kindness, justice, and respect towards one another, including instructions on honoring parents, not taking revenge, leaving gleanings for the poor, treating the disabled with consideration, and observing proper sexual p

Welcome to Day 33 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 16-18, detail the ritual of the Day of Atonement, where the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies once a year to make atonement for the sins of the Israelites using a sacrificial bull and two goats, one for the Lord and the other, a scapegoat, to be sent into the wilderness carrying the people's sins ; following this, chapters 17-18 focus heavily on laws regardin

Welcome to Day 32 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 13-15, focus primarily on laws regarding ritual purity, particularly concerning skin diseases like leprosy, detailing how a priest should diagnose and isolate individuals with suspected cases, as well as rules for dealing with contaminated clothing and houses ; additionally, these chapters outline specific regulations regarding bodily discharges, including menstrual c

Welcome to Day 31 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 10-12, detail the tragic story of Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, who are killed by fire from God for offering unauthorized incense in the tabernacle, serving as a stark warning about the importance of following God's instructions precisely when performing religious rituals ; following this incident, instructions are given to Aaron and his remaining sons regarding thei

Welcome to Day 30 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 7-9, detail the regulations surrounding the "fellowship offering" or "peace offering," specifying that the meat must be eaten within a specific timeframe and that no unclean person can partake in it ; it also describes the elaborate process of the priests' consecration, including the offering of sin and burnt offerings by Aaron and his sons, and culminates with the vi

Welcome to Day 29 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 4-6, primarily focus on the regulations for "sin offerings," detailing the specific sacrifices required for unintentional sins committed by different groups within the Israelite community, including the priest, the whole congregation, leaders, and ordinary people ; each group must bring a designated animal (bull, goat, or lamb) to the altar, lay their hands on its hea

Welcome to Day 28 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and we are starting the book of Leviticus. In Chapters 1-3, detail the sacrificial system prescribed by God to the Israelites, outlining three primary offerings: the burnt offering (completely burned on the altar, signifying total dedication to God), the grain offering (a cereal offering with a portion burned and the rest given to the priests), and the peace offering (a communal meal with God, where the worshipper could e

Welcome to Day 27 of The Glory Team Bible Reading plan and the book of Exodus. In Chapters 37-40, details the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where God's presence would dwell among the Israelites, with skilled craftsman Bezalel meticulously following God's instructions to build the Ark of the Covenant, the golden altar of incense, the table of shewbread, the lampstand, and the bronze altar of burnt offering, along with all their accompanying furnishings