Day 57 - Eighth Day of Lent
Read | Day 57 | Thursday | February 26 | Leviticus 27:1 – 34; Numbers 1:1-54
Dates| 1445 or 1279 BC
Background on Numbers | The fourth book of the Bible gets its name from the fact that it contains two census of Israel during its forty-year desert wanderings. It also refers to the placement of the twelve tribes around the tabernacle. For example, whenever the Israelites would pick up camp and move on in their journey, the twelve tribes each had an appointed location on the northern, southern, eastern, or western side of the tabernacle. Another of the “bookkeeping” qualities of Numbers is that it gives a list of the stages on the desert journey as well as each of the lands allotted to the twelve tribes once they arrive in the Plains of Moab on the edge of the Promised Land.
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Dates| 1445 or 1279 BC
Background on Numbers | The fourth book of the Bible gets its name from the fact that it contains two census of Israel during its forty-year desert wanderings. It also refers to the placement of the twelve tribes around the tabernacle. For example, whenever the Israelites would pick up camp and move on in their journey, the twelve tribes each had an appointed location on the northern, southern, eastern, or western side of the tabernacle. Another of the “bookkeeping” qualities of Numbers is that it gives a list of the stages on the desert journey as well as each of the lands allotted to the twelve tribes once they arrive in the Plains of Moab on the edge of the Promised Land.
Still, “Numbers” is probably a misleading title, and might even discourage people from reading it. The Hebrew name for the book is “in the desert,” which better describes the book’s narrative contents.
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Reading | making equivalent gifts to the Lord; tithe everything; 1st Census = 603,550 who were able to serve; Levites were to care for the Tabernacle.
Next | Day 58 | Friday | February 27 | Numbers 2:1 – 3:51+++
Collect of the Day: The First Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Mission
O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love you and serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source | Morning Office in English | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer | Today - Click here
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