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Star & Scepter Pt. 2 – Jesus in Numbers 24

As miraculous as it is for a donkey to speak, what a mystery that God uses unclean vessels like Balaam through which the Spirit of grace pronounced blessing for His people: I see him, but not now;I behold him, but not near:a star shall come out of Jacob,and a scepter shall rise out of Israel;itContinue reading “Star & Scepter Pt. 2 – Jesus in Numbers 24”

Star & Scepter Pt. 1 – Jesus in Numbers 24

As night strengthens its frigid grip around Christmas time, remembering Jesus Christ’s first coming inevitably beckons us back to those familiar ancient prophecies that promised it.  The little star of Bethlehem that heralded our dear Savior’s birth reorients us to this one:  I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; AContinue reading “Star & Scepter Pt. 1 – Jesus in Numbers 24”