Numbers 15

Here are some interesting highlights for Numbers 15.

Numbers 15:15-16
The community is to have the same rules for you and for the alien living among you; this is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come. You and the alien shall be the same before the LORD : The same laws and regulations will apply both to you and to the alien living among you.' "
This scripture says to me that God heart has not changed in the New Testament, that God has always judged people who wanted to be part of his community the same even if they are not Jews or Israelites.

Numbers 15:30-31
" 'But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or alien, blasphemes the LORD, and that person must be cut off from his people. Because he has despised the LORD's word and broken his commands, that person must surely be cut off; his guilt remains on him.' "

This scripture reminds me that there is a difference between unintentional sin and repeated intentional sin. The latter blasphemes the Lord.

Numbers 15:38-40
"Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by going after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God.

I like this concept of article of clothing that reminds you to live a Holy life.