A contemplative reading for Advent 2020.
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; it shall crush the forehead of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth.
NUMBERS 24:17 ESV
When an enemy of Israel tries to call down curses, their prophet cannot do anything but proclaim blessings. The curses backfire, predicting a distant Israelite king that will bring about the downfall of the enemy nation.
READ & RECITE
Read the full story in Numbers 24
Read Numbers 24:17 a second time, but aloud and slowly, allowing each word to sink in.
OBSERVE
Take a few moments and pay special attention to the key passage and accompanying image.
What meaningful, or perhaps new, conclusions do you draw from the passage based on the image?
CONNECT
Look up the related passages provided and read each one. Notice and write down the words, phrases or ideas that connect to today's image and key verse.
MICAH 6:5 • MATTHEW 2:2 • REVELATION 22:16
REFLECT
What new questions did this study bring up for you?
How does today’s reading resonate with your life? Your relationship with Jesus?
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