Numbers, 33
55. But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the country, then those you have allowed to remain will be as splinters in your eyes and thorns in your side; they will harass you in the land where you are to live
55. But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the country, then those you have allowed to remain will be as splinters in your eyes and thorns in your side; they will harass you in the land where you are to live
Chapter 33 of the Book of Numbers has a record of the camps and journeys of the children of Israel from its departure from Egypt to the arrival of the Plains of Moab, on the banks of Jordan, as preparation for entry into the Promised Land. Thus, the chosen verses will be related to topics such as God's faithfulness to lead their people, the consequences of disobedience, the need to remember the past and learn from Him, the fulfillment of the divine promises and the sovereignty of God on all things .
Deuteronomy 1:30: "The Lord, your God, who goes forward of you, He will fight for you, according to all that has done with you, before your eyes, in Egypt" - This verse highlights God's faithfulness to guide and fight by its people, as seen in the record of journeys in numbers 33.
Deuteronomy 1:32-33: "But despite this, you have not grown in the Lord, your God, who went forward from you on the way, seeking to you to rest, with fire at night, to show you the way where you have had Walking, and with a cloud of day " - This verse points to the disobedience and unbelief of the people of Israel, which resulted in consequences such as the extension of the time of their pilgrimage.
Deuteronomy 4:9: "Only your goalkeeper, and keep your soul well, that you do not forget those things that your eyes have seen, and that they do not apart from your heart every day of yours Life; But you will make them know your children and children of your children " - this verse emphasizes the importance of remembering the past and teaching the lessons learned to future generations.
Deuteronomy 7:9: "Thou shalt know that the Lord thy God is that God, the faithful God, who keeps the covenant and mercy to a thousand generations to those who love him and keep his commandments" - this verse highlights and God's faithfulness to fulfill his promises, as evidenced in the leadership of the people of Israel during their pilgrimage.
Deuteronomy 10:14-15: "Behold, of heaven and the earth are of the Lord, thy God; the heavens are the heavens of the Lord, but the earth has given it to the children of men. To love them; and to you, their descent, chose, among all peoples, as today one sees " - this verse highlights God's sovereignty over all things, including the choice of Israel as their people.
“Devemos odiar os nossos pecados, visto que o amor ao Senhor significa paz”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
