Numbers 33:54—How was land distributed to the tribes of Israel? (it-1 359 ¶2)
After the casting of the lot had determined the geographic location of a tribe, it would then be necessary to determine the extent of its territory on the basis of the second factor: its proportionate size. “You must apportion the land to yourselves as a possession by lot according to your families. To the populous one you should increase his inheritance, and to the sparse one you should reduce his inheritance. To where the lot will come out for him, there it will become his.” (Nu 33:54) The decision of the lot as to the basic geographic location would stand, but adjustment could be made as to the size of the inheritance. Thus, when Judah’s territory was found to be too large, its land area was reduced by assigning portions of it to the tribe of Simeon.—Jos 19:9.
What spiritual gems from this week’s Bible reading would you like to share regarding Jehovah, the field ministry, or something else?
In chapter 32 verse 6 when the sons of Reuben and Gad wanted to stay in the land of Jazed and Gilead among the things that Moses used to make them reason was to ask questions and so they could reach a conclusion after these questions they decided to go but that their families will stay, we too can imitate Moses helping our students to reason through questions so they can make good decisions.
In chapter 32 verse 12 Joshua and Caleb are mentioned as two men who followed Jehovah with all their hearts as that generation of Israelites did not have the courage or the faith so they never entered the land of promise Joshua and Caleb instead if They entered together with a new generation and we, although we are imperfect like Joshua and Caleb, can serve Jehovah with all our hearts and he can strengthen us to encourage us in his ways and enter the new world.
In the chapter of numbers 33, when reading all the stages of the journey that the people of Israel made through the desert, I learn that despite the occasions when they complained about what seemed to be an irremediable lack, Jehovah always provided them with food and water. And at times He did it miraculously all the time. Jehovah helped them keep in mind the abundance they would enjoy in the promised land.
There in numbers 33: 9 Moses recalled the occasion when two spies gave a bad report after having studied the promised land and that causes discouragement among others, well that reminds us how beautiful it is to exert a positive influence through our speech and avoid discouraging others by striving in a way that edifies others.
Numbers chapter 33 verse 3 and verse 4 tells us about when the Israelites left Egypt it is said that they left with confidence in Jehovah and that the Egyptians could see the difference between the true God and the false gods of Egypt, a We teach us that Jehovah is a protective God and that he is a powerful God who can help us today in our problems and as well as what it means to have confidence to come out with raised hands or to be victorious today we can be victorious because we have the help of Jehovah.
Also there in numbers 32:16 after the tribe receives Moses ‘advice it mentions there the principle that they later came back with a decision, which indicates that they took the time to meditate on Moses’ advice and recommendation, then I It shows that it is very important that also when I receive advice I do not deny it the first time or reject it but rather take the time to meditate on the advice I receive from the Bible from an elder in my family to be successful.
In numbers 32:25 it mentions that the sons of Gad and Reuben made a promise and we can say that they were faithful to it because Joshua 4:12 confirms that they kept it, we have also made some promises such as when we got married or in our dedication Like them, if we are faithful to our promises, we will receive Jehovah’s approval.
Numbers 33:55 Jehovah is very clear in the instructions he gave the nation when telling them the consequences they will receive if they do not drive out your enemies, in the same way Jehovah clearly warns us of the results if we do not obey the laws and principles regarding to the people with whom we interact.
The 33rd chapter of numbers mentions about 40 places where the Israelites camped maybe sometimes they were somewhere comfortable AND they were tempted to think that leaving there would be a change that would only harm them in our case maybe we have made it difficult to accept some change within the organization but the example of the Israelites teaches us that if we are patient and make an effort to adapt we will surely see the blessings of Jehovah.
In chapter 32 verse 2 thanks to the fact that Moses obeyed to keep a record of the stages of the trip in order, now we can understand what that journey was, even confirm that the word of God is faithful when giving these details, now we also have to make records as of our preaching activity and if we make them accurate these will allow the organization to see the increase in the world work.
Like in chapter 32 we see how Moses reminded the tribe of Gad that their ancestors fell victim to Satan and made bad decisions, they paid attention to this with a good attitude and were able to correct their way of thinking, today we find examples in the Bible admonitions that help us to prove what we ourselves are and not make the same mistakes as them, that is why it is very important to always pay attention.
And throughout the 33rd chapter of numbers at least 40 places are mentioned where the Israelites had to camp on their way to the promised land but Jehovah was always with them, directing them by means of a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire during the night, well we are taught that we can be sure that Jehovah will always be with us if we allow ourselves to be guided by him.
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