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From a pragmatic perspective in view , we realise that it’s crucial for our generation to stay vigilant and not allow others to sway us into things we don’t fully grasp. Seriously, when you let people lead you down a path of confusion, you can easily stray from the Lord and all the amazing plans He has for your life.
Let’s take a trip back to the plains of Moab with the Israelites at a place called Shittim. Picture this: the Israelites got a little too cozy with the Moabite women, who then convinced them to worship Baal of Peor. Spoiler alert: this didn’t end well. It sparked the Lord’s anger, resulting in a divine “nope” that led to some serious consequences for those involved in that worship. So, the moral of the story? Stay true to your beliefs and don’t get caught up in the chaos of peer pressure! Numbers 25:1-4[1]ISRAEL SETTLED down and remained in Shittim, and the people began to play the harlot with the daughters of Moab,2]Who invited the [Israelites] to the sacrifices of their gods, and [they] ate and bowed down to Moab’s gods.
[3]So Israel joined himself to [the god] Baal of Peor. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.4]And the Lord said to Moses, Take all the leaders or chiefs of the people, and hang them before the Lord in the sun [after killing them], that the fierce anger of the Lord may turn away from Israel.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) What did some of the Israelites do when they were in the plains of Moab?
b) Who is mentioned in this context as Baal of Poer?
c) What would be some of the significant lessons in view you percieve from this teaching
d) In what ways were the Israelites who worshipped the BAAL of poer punished by the Lord
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus am grateful for this insight in view and that I will keep steadfast to all that you have underlined for the prosperity of my future in Jesus name Amen