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Numbers-28

Sacred Seasons: A Devotional Study on Numbers 28​

Introduction​

In this Old Testament passage, God lays out sacred seasons and rituals for the Israelites. These rituals were designed to help them draw near to Him, remember His faithfulness, and remain faithful to Him. As we journey through Numbers 28, let's reflect on the spiritual significance and timeless Truths hidden within the text.

Section 1: Burnt Offerings (Numbers 28:1-8)​

Devotional Thought: Burnt offerings were a vital part of Israel's worship. They expressed devotion, adoration, and awe. Through burnt offerings, the Israelites consecrated their spiritual oath to the Lord. As we reflect on our own walks with God, let's consider how we can offer burnt offerings of devotion, adoration, and awe.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you consecrate yourself and offer burnt offerings to the Lord today?
  • Are there ways in which you could increase your expressions of devotion, adoration, and awe?

Section 2: Grain Offerings (Numbers 28:9-14)​

Devotional Thought: Grain offerings represented ordinary life items that were consecrated to the Lord. The process of crushing the grain helped the Israelites acknowledge the brokenness of their own lives and the need for God's help. Let's reflect on how we can get our daily subsistence from God and offer our own grain offerings in gratitude.

Reflection Questions:

  • How have you sourced your daily subsistence from God?
  • How can you offer gratitude through grain offerings?

Section 3: Monthly Celebrations (Numbers 28:16-25)​

Devotional Thought: Every month, Israel was to celebrate a sacred feast in honor of the new moon. They recognized the new moon as a sign of God's faithfulness in keeping His covenant. As we reflect on our own journeys, let's consider how we can acknowledge God's faithfulness through monthly celebrations.

Reflection Questions:

  • How have you witnessed God's faithfulness in your life?
  • How can you celebrate God's faithfulness through regular commemoration?

Section 4: Yearly Festivals (Numbers 28:18-26)​

Devotional Thought: Twice a year, the Israelites were called to observe sacred festivals. These festivals included Passover and the Feast of Harvest. These annual celebrations were a way for the Israelites to remember God's faithfulness throughout the year, and cherish the hope of a brighter tomorrow. As we reflect on our own lives, let's consider how we can honor the hopeful faithfulness of God in our own yearly commemorations.

Reflection Questions:

  • How have you witnessed God's faithfulness in events or stages that have come and gone?
  • How can you make your yearly festivals more about faithfulness and hope than obligation or routine?

Section 5: The Sabbath (Numbers 28:9-14, 26)​

Devotional Thought: Sabbath was honored as a sacred day in which God "rested and was refreshed." Sabbath was a time for the Israelites to step back, breathe, and worship God. Let's reflect on how we can honor Sabbath for the restorative, worshipful experience it is.

Reflection Questions:

  • How have you honored Sabbath rest and worship?
  • How can you make Sabbath more sanctifying than simply a day of rest?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional journey through Numbers 28, let's stand in awe of the sacred seasons and rituals laid out for us in this passage. These times of consecration, feasting, and worship invite us ever closer to God. As we journey, may we incorporate these sacred seasons into our own lives and protect them as spaces of close communion with the Holy God we serve.