Tag: GOD
Biblical Principle #204: God Forbid Israel from Having Tattoos
Biblical Principles List Principle God forbid Israel from having tattoos. Explanation The Law of Moses included many instructions that we find peculiar today. The outlawing of tattoos is one such example. In Leviticus it is written: 26 ‘You shall not eat upon the mountains, nor divine for omens, nor watch birds for omens. 27 You…
Biblical Principle #203: God Forbid Child Sacrifice
Biblical Principles List Principle God specifically forbid Israel from sacrificing their children. Explanation GOD specifically forbid Israel from sacrificing their children: 1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Again, you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the resident aliens dwelling in Israel, gives any…
Biblical Principle #202: Punishment for Sacrificing to Other Gods was Death
Biblical Principles List Principle Any Israelite who sacrificed to another god was to be put to death. Explanation We previously established that GOD forbid idolatry and any worship of other gods besides Himself. The punishment for sacrificing to other gods was death: 19 He who sacrifices to any god except to the Lord alone, he…
Biblical Principle #184: God Rewarded Phinehas (Despite Bloodshed)
Biblical Principles List Principle Phinehas, grandson of Aaron, was rewarded for zealously killing an Israelite and Midianite couple engaging in sexual sin. Explanation We previously established how Balaam taught Balak to have the Midianites tempt Israel into sexual sin and idolatry. During Israel’s sin, Scripture records an incident where Phinehas, grandson of Aaron, Israel’s first…
Biblical Principle #183: Balaam Advised Midianites to Tempt Israel
Biblical Principles List Principle Balaam taught Balak to tempt Israel into idolatrous and sexual sin. Explanation Balak, king of Moab, hired Balaam to curse Israel. GOD eventually allowed Balaam to visit Balak but only permitted Balaam to speak the words GOD gave him. Instead of cursing Israel, Balaam blessed Israel, prophesying about their future, including…
Biblical Principle #179: Israel Defeated Kings Sihon and Og
Biblical Principles List Principle Israel defeated King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan and took possession of territory in Moab. Explanation As had been the case with previous rulers, King Sihon of the Amorites in the land of Moab refused Israel peaceful passage through their territory. Instead, Sihon led the army against…
Biblical Principle #178: Bronze Snake Saved Snakebitten Sinners
Biblical Principles List Principle When GOD sent venemous snakes upon Israel to punish them for their complaining, the snakebitten person that looked upon the bronze snake on a pole would be healed. Explanation After defeating Arad, Israel returned to their incessant complaining against Moses and GOD. This time, GOD sent venomous snakes into the camp.
Biblical Principle #177: Israel Destroyed the Canaanites of Arad
Biblical Principles List Principle Israel defeated the Canaanite king of Arad and destroyed their cities. Explanation Israel was refused passage through the land of Edom—Esau’s descendants. So they turned southward towards the Red Sea and took the long route around Edom. This path brought Israel into conflict with the Canaanite king of Arad.
Biblical Principle #176: Moses was Prevented from Entering Canaan
Biblical Principles List Principle Moses was prevented from bringing Israel into Canaan because he struck the rock rather than commanding it verbally. Explanation Yet again, Israel grew thirsty at Meribah in the desert and, rather than pray for relief, they complained against Moses and Aaron. But this time, GOD commanded a different mode of deliverance.…
Biblical Principle #171: God Knows Those Who are His
Biblical Principles List Principle God knows those who are His, and He brings them to Himself. Explanation After GOD sentenced Israel to 40 years of wandering, certain leaders among the Levites began to feel that Moses and Aaron were improperly and selfishly elevating themselves above the rest of Israel. Chief among these people was a…