Then the Israelites set out and camped at Oboth. Then the Israelites set outThis phrase marks a transition in the journey of the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "set out" is "nasa," which means to pull up, especially the tent pegs, indicating the beginning of a journey. This action signifies obedience and readiness to follow God's leading. Historically, the Israelites' journey through the wilderness was a test of faith and endurance, reflecting the Christian journey of faith where believers are called to trust and follow God's guidance, even when the path is uncertain. and camped
The Hebrew word for "camped" is "chanah," which means to pitch a tent or encamp. This word suggests a temporary dwelling, a pause in their journey. In the wilderness, the Israelites' camping was a time for rest, reflection, and preparation for the next stage of their journey. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the Christian life, where moments of rest and reflection are essential for spiritual growth and renewal. at Oboth
Oboth is one of the many stations in the Israelites' wilderness journey. The name "Oboth" is derived from the Hebrew "ovoth," which means "waterskins" or "bottles," possibly indicating a place where water was stored or found. Archaeologically, the exact location of Oboth is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the region east of the Dead Sea. This place name reminds believers of God's provision and sustenance in the wilderness, symbolizing how God provides for His people in times of need. In a broader scriptural context, Oboth represents a stage in the journey towards the Promised Land, encouraging Christians to persevere in their spiritual journey, trusting in God's provision and guidance. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. 2. ObothA location where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey. The name "Oboth" is derived from the Hebrew word (Oboth), which can mean "waterskins" or "spirits," indicating a place of rest or spiritual significance. 3. The JourneyThis event is part of the Israelites' 40-year journey through the wilderness, a period of testing, learning, and reliance on God's provision and guidance. Teaching Points God's Guidance in Our JourneyJust as God guided the Israelites, He guides us in our spiritual journey. We must trust His direction even when the path seems uncertain. The Importance of Rest and ReflectionOboth represents a place of rest. In our lives, we need to find moments to pause, reflect, and seek God's presence. Faithfulness in the WildernessThe Israelites' journey teaches us about faithfulness during difficult times. We are called to remain faithful and obedient, trusting in God's promises. Learning from Past ExperiencesThe Israelites' experiences in the wilderness serve as lessons for us. We should learn from our past and grow in our relationship with God. Community and FellowshipThe journey of the Israelites was a communal experience. We are reminded of the importance of fellowship and supporting one another in our faith journey. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness reflect our own spiritual journey today? 2. In what ways can we find "Oboth" moments in our lives, where we pause and seek God's presence? 3. How can we apply the lessons of faithfulness and obedience from the Israelites' journey to our current challenges? 4. What role does community play in our spiritual journey, and how can we support one another as the Israelites did? 5. How can reflecting on past experiences help us grow in our faith and trust in God's guidance? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 12-14The beginning of the Israelites' journey from Egypt, highlighting God's deliverance and the start of their wilderness wanderings. Deuteronomy 2:1-3Provides additional context on the Israelites' journey and God's instructions to them as they traveled through the wilderness. Psalm 78:52-53Reflects on God's guidance and protection of the Israelites during their journey, emphasizing His faithfulness. People Ammonites, Amon, Amorites, Arad, Canaanites, Chemosh, Israelites, Moses, Og, SihonPlaces Ar, Arad, Arnon, Bamoth, Bashan, Beer, Dedan, Dibon, Edom, Edrei, Egypt, Heshbon, Hormah, Iye-abarim, Jabbok River, Jahaz, Jazer, King's Highway, Mattanah, Medeba, Moab, Mount Hor, Nahaliel, Negeb, Nophah, Oboth, Pisgah, Red Sea, Suphah, Valley of Zered, WahebTopics Camped, Encamp, Encamped, Forward, Journey, Journeyed, Moved, Oboth, Pitched, Sons, Tents, TraveledDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 21:10-12 4290 valleys Library The Poison and the Antidote
'And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to compare the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. 5. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. 6. And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died. 7. Therefore …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureMan's Ruin and God's Remedy
Man has very many wants, and he should be grateful whenever the least of them is supplied. But he has one want which overtops every other: it is the want of bread. Give him raiment, house him well, decorate and adorn him, yet if you give him not bread, his body faints, he dies of hunger. Hence it is that while the earth when it is tilled is made to bring forth many things that minister unto the comfort and luxury of men, yet man is wise enough to understand that since bread is his chief want, he …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859 The Disciple, -- Master, in These Days Some Learned Men and their Followers Regard Thy...
The Disciple,--Master, in these days some learned men and their followers regard Thy atonement and the redemption by blood as meaningless and futile, and say that Christ was only a great teacher and example for our spiritual life, and that salvation and eternal happiness depend on our own efforts and good deeds. The Master,--1. Never forget that spiritual and religious ideas are connected less with the head than with the heart, which is the temple of God, and when the heart is filled with the presence …
Sadhu Sundar Singh—At The Master's Feet Messiah Suffering and Wounded for Us
Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: ..... He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. W hen our Lord was transfigured, Moses and Elijah appeared in glory and conversed with Him. Had we been informed of the interview only, we should probably have desired to know the subject of their conversation, as we might reasonably suppose it turned upon very interesting and important …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 The Nations of the South-East
Israel was cut in two by the Jordan. The districts east of the Jordan were those that had first been conquered; it was from thence that the followers of Joshua had gone forth to possess themselves of Canaan. But this division of the territory was a source of weakness. The interests of the tribes on the two sides of the river were never quite the same; at times indeed they were violently antagonistic. When the disruption of the monarchy came after the death of Solomon, Judah was the stronger for the …
Archibald Sayce—Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations The Lamb of God, the Great Atonement
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world! G reat and marvellous are the works of the LORD God almighty! We live in the midst of them, and the little impression they make upon us, sufficiently proves our depravity. He is great in the very smallest; and there is not a plant, flower, or insect, but bears the signature of infinite wisdom and power. How sensibly then should we be affected by the consideration of the Whole , if sin had not blinded our understandings, and hardened …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 Ninth Sunday after Trinity Carnal Security and Its vices.
Text: 1 Corinthians 10, 6-13. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us make trial of the Lord, as some of them made trial, and perished by the serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Covenanting Performed in Former Ages with Approbation from Above.
That the Lord gave special token of his approbation of the exercise of Covenanting, it belongs to this place to show. His approval of the duty was seen when he unfolded the promises of the Everlasting Covenant to his people, while they endeavoured to perform it; and his approval thereof is continually seen in his fulfilment to them of these promises. The special manifestations of his regard, made to them while attending to the service before him, belonged to one or other, or both, of those exhibitions …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting The Second Commandment
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am o jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of then that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.' Exod 20: 4-6. I. Thou shalt not …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
THE ISRAELITES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN: THE JUDGES--THE PHILISTINES AND THE HEBREW KINGDOM--SAUL, DAVID, SOLOMON, THE DEFECTION OF THE TEN TRIBES--THE XXIst EGYPTIAN DYNASTY--SHESHONQ OR SHISHAK DAMASCUS. The Hebrews in the desert: their families, clans, and tribes--The Amorites and the Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan--The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction against the Hebrews--The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon and the Manassite supremacy; Abimelech, Jephihdh. The Philistines, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6 The Two Classes.
"Two men went up into the temple to pray."--Luke xvii. 10. I now want to speak of two classes: First, those who do not feel their need of a Saviour who have not been convinced of sin by the Spirit; and Second, those who are convinced of sin and cry, "What must I do to be saved?" All inquirers can be ranged under two heads: they have either the spirit of the Pharisee, or the spirit of the publican. If a man having the spirit of the Pharisee comes into an after-meeting, I know of no better portion …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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