Vengeance is the LORD’s

Published: April 5, 2022, 8 a.m.

Reading Numbers 31:1-24 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Chapter 31 picks up after chapter 25. Chapter 26 the registration of the tribes, showing the generation of rebels had died off. The new generation ready to take the land but first are called to take the LORD’s revenge against the Midianites. Romans 12:19 referencing Deut. 32:35, vengeance is mine, says the LORD. The Israelites thought they were doing the right thing by sparing all the women and children and brought home those who lead Israel astray.  Balaam not learning from his experience, or the words of prophecy God gave him.  Deut. 7:5 the privilege of Holiness, the chosen special treasure of God.