* 16th - Excellent beginning of the lesson taught by Hailey and Mason:
Hailey - (the Children of Israel were still in the wilderness)
When the people complained Moses went to the Lord. They were reminded of all the blessings
they did have - manna, fruits, and meat.
I loved Emily's interpretation "You want meat, I'll give you meat . . . so much meat
it's gonna spill out your nose."
At this time the Lord's anger was kindled and he caused a fire.
We found a great Gem - Failing to recognize our blessings can cause ungratefulness.
Mason - Moses was overwhelmed and the Lord told him to get help. He called 70 elders to assist
him. The Lord speaks to His prophets through revelation. He also appears to them. Sometimes He
appears to those who are not prophets, but who have pure hearts and inquire of Him through, such
as Joseph Smith. If we are spiritually prepared, we can receive revelation. Miriam and Aaron
were disobedient, thus Miriam was truck with Leprosy and was banished for a week. Thus we
see that the Lord does punish the disobedient.
* 17th - There were 12 spies. 10 were not very righteous and were told to explore Canaan and report what the saw. They saw that it was a land of milk and honey but they were afraid and wanted to go where it was safe. Joshua and Caleb thought the people could be defeated, that they were weak Giants. They had the Lord on their side. They noticed that the rebels were sneaking in. If we overcome fear the Lords will be with us.
Emily always has profound interpretations of the scriptures we discuss. She said Jesus was being an "angry mom".
* 18th - Ignorant sin is forgiven. willfull sin is cut off. "His iniquity shall be upon him".
Three rebels - Korah, Dathan, Abiram led 250 against Moses and Aaron. Moses told the congregation to leave the rebels because the Lord would consumed them with fire. Then Moses was told to leave because the Lord was going to consume the congreagation. Twelve rods with the names of the twleve tribes were placed out over night. The one that blossomed would show who was chosen to be a leader and would be a token against the rebels that the Lord pkeas to His people.
* 19th - Miriam dies. Then later Aaron dies. Children of Israel are still complaining - no water. Moses made water come out of a rock by tapping it twice with his rod. The Lord sent poisonous serpents (snakes) because the Israelites spoke against God and Moses. Moses made a brass serpent and placed it on top of a pole. He told the people they just needed to look at the brass serpent and they would be protected from the bites. Such simple instruction - and they didn't heed. It showed a lack of faith. They don't seem to ever learn.
* 20th - God told Balaam not to go, but if the men come to him then he may go. Balaam went on his own and angered God. He was asked to cursse the Israelites, but istead he chose to bless them. Balak is angered over Balaam's disobedience. The Chidlren of Israel wiwll rule over Moabites and the Savior is foretold will come. The Lord's anger is kindled because of the Israelites worshipping idols and the Israelites are slain. Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, slays Zimbri and Cozbi for adultery. 24,000 die from the plague. The people are given a covenant of peace. Inheritances are given. Son > daughter> brother> brother of brother> down to whatever kin is left. We are reminded of Joshua and Caleb being the two that were righteous and Joshua is given repsonsibility.
The Gem we found is that "We will earn a great inheritance with our Heavenly father if we will ignore the adversary's empty promises"
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