Numbers Q+R

Episode Chapters

1. Looking at the epic saga of Numbers, including sorcerers, snakes, and wilderness wanderings
   0:00 - 0:55
2. Who Was Balaam?
   0:56 - 5:59
3. It seems like the pagan sorcerer Balaam has an awareness or a relationship with the Lord, the God of Israel. Is this possible?
   6:00 - 9:17
4. Did Balaam really have the power to bless and curse people?
   9:18 - 10:49
5. Does Balaam predict Jesus as the coming king and Messiah of Israel in his final prophecy in Numbers 24?
   10:50 - 15:33
6. Why Did God Tell Moses to Create a Bronze Snake?
   15:34 - 18:13
7. Could you speak more about God commanding Moses to create a bronze snake? Why does God give Moses an idol for the people to look at?
   18:14 - 21:48
8. What Is the Book of the Wars of the Lord?
   21:49 - 22:00
9. Are you guys able to shed some light on the Book of the Wars of the Lord mentioned in Numbers 21? Is this a book that was considered part of the Hebrew canon?
   22:01 - 26:56
10. What Does It Mean to Bless Someone?
    26:57 - 27:02
11. In Numbers, what does it mean to 'bless'? I'm thinking of the priestly blessings in Numbers, and also the blessing and cursing by Balaam. What happens when priests or others bless the people?
    27:03 - 32:17
12. Isn't Moses' Punishment a Little Harsh?
    32:18 - 33:50
13. My question is about the rebellion of Moses, his decision to tap the rock rather than speak to it. Is that all there is to it? It seems very harsh.
    33:51 - 41:01
14. What's the Difference Between Being Unclean and Sinful?
    41:02 - 41:04
15. What's the difference between being ceremonially unclean and being sinful? What can we learn from this today?
    41:05 - 45:56