Author Archive: Dahsom

Numbers 9 – Passover, Redemption Celebration

Passover kept: 9:1-14. On the first anniversary of leaving Egypt ­the people keep the Passover. Even those ritually unclean are permitted to take part in this redemption celebration.  In fact, all of Israel is required to participate.  Throughout history, each… (READ MORE)

Numbers 8 – Levites Dedicated

For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me. 17 For all the firstborn… (READ MORE)

Numbers 7 – Dedication Offerings

Leaders of each tribal group present rich offerings on the 12 days following dedication of the tabernacle.   For more study: The Princes of the Tribes Bring Gifts to the Tabernacle Numbers 7 – Bible Study Ministry

Numbers 6 – Nazarite Vows and Benediction

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Num 6:24-26  

Numbers 5-9 Culminating Worship

The events in these chapters are not in chronological sequence.  They report what led up to the first anniversary celebration of Passover, celebrated at Sinai two weeks before the census.  But the reported order of the events is significant.  It… (READ MORE)

The Seven Days:  The Bible and Science

The Genesis creation story raises questions about the relationship between the Bible and science.  The world view presented in Genesis stands in direct conflict with the present “scientific” view of the universe. The Bible presents the universe and life as… (READ MORE)

Numbers 2 – The Camp Arranged

Encampment Moses now assigns places to the tribes where their tents will be set up on the journey. This order was once criticized as “artificial,” and thought to be the invention of priests from a later era, ignorant of the… (READ MORE)

Numbers 1 – The Census

Chapter 1-4. Organizing the People Numbers 1 – The Census One month after completing the tabernacle, a census was taken of men over 20, able to serve in the army. The Egyptians had well developed plans for taking census.  Moses… (READ MORE)

Numbers, Intro

Numbers – The Wilderness Years Numbers is fourth of the five books ascribed to Moses.  The English title is taken from the census chapters (1 and 26).  The Hebrew title for the book is “In the Wilderness.” The content of… (READ MORE)

Revelation 15, 16 – God’s Wrath

Again, John peers into heaven and sees seven angels who will bear the “seven last plagues” that complete God’s wrath. God is praised for his holiness and the vindication of his name that will come when at last all nations… (READ MORE)

Revelation 14 – The Hour of Judgment

John’s next impression is of the Lamb, returned to earth and standing on Mount Zion. The 144,000 are with him and are honored for their total commitment in following him. At this point, three angels are seen. The first announces… (READ MORE)

Leviticus 27 – Vows and Tithes

But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.  lv 27:8

Revelation 13 – Two Beasts

Now John watches as a horned beast emerges from the sea.  His shape reflects the form given Gentile world powers in Daniel 7.  This beast is energized by Satan and followed by a worshipping world. Again the 42-month period is… (READ MORE)