26.8: Jesus in Numbers Part 6: Sinning Against God - Disobedience - has its Consequences

<p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/06/07/jesus-in-numbers-part-5-the-israelites-made-it-to-the-promised-land/">The Israelites rebelled against God by not trusting in Him</a> and now, a whole generation will not see the Promised Land. They will &nbsp;be wandering in the desert for 40 years until the younger generation is &nbsp;old enough to be able to fight the people who inhabit Canaan. Meanwhile, &nbsp;God tells Moses to remind the people that while they are alive, they &nbsp;still have to offer special gifts as a sacrifice to God. He also goes &nbsp;into detail in case the sin is unintentional (<a href="https://www.bible.com/bible/116/NUM.15.NLT" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Numbers 15:1-29</a>). &nbsp;However, then we have a major rebellion, the people just don’t want to &nbsp;listen to God. They are tired of wandering, tired of waiting for the &nbsp;Promised Land. They become impatient and, well … let’s dig in….</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/06/08/jesus-in-numbers-part-6-sinning-against-god-disobedience-has-its-consequences/"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper….</strong></em></a></p> <p>Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ Revelation 3:22 NLT - This phrase is repeated 14 times in scripture. Kind of gives the idea that God wants us to pay attention.</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.</strong></em></p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</p> <p><em