Commuter Bible
548 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 310 ratingsCommuter Bible is an audio Bible reading plan to match your weekly schedule. Published Monday-Friday, major (U.S.) holidays excluded. In the course of a year, you can listen to the entire Bible. Subscribe today and get more of God's Word in your daily life.
Commuter Bible uses the Christian Standard Bible translation (CSB).
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1 Samuel 13-16, Proverbs 27:15-28
May 31, 2019 04:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAt the end of our last episode, Saul had just been appointed as king in Gilgal. Samuel gave him instructions to wait for him there, but when he felt like he was pressed for time he assumed that it would be best to make the burnt offering himself. Saul, however, is not a part of the priesthood, and while he is king, it doesn’t mean that he can do whatever he wishes, especially if it means sinning against the Lord’s instructions. As we’ll find out today, Saul’s tendency to pay little attention...
1 Samuel 9-12, Proverbs 27:1-14
May 30, 2019 04:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn our last episode, Israel asked an aging Samuel to appoint a king over them before his death. Samuel warned them about what a king would demand from them, but the people urged him all the more. Ultimately, the concern is not so much that they want a king, but that they were looking to the role of king as a source of strength, protection, and provision. All along, God had been their strength, their protection, and their provider, but they failed to trust in Him. As Samuel installs Saul as k...
1 Samuel 5-8, Proverbs 26:13-28
May 29, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBWhen Israel went to battle against the Philistines they assumed that they could bring out the ark of the covenant to the battlefield, and that it’s presence would either oblige God to win the battle for them or that the object itself had some kind of mystical power. They were sorely mistaken, and the Philistines captured the ark. The Philistines assumed that their victory was a victory over Israel’s God, and so they place in Dagon’s temple. Time and again, however, the Lord silently causes a...
1 Samuel 1-4, Proverbs 26:1-12
May 28, 2019 04:47 - 27 minutes - 51 MBThe instructions that the Lord has given to Israel concerning justice, holiness, and priesthood have all been shattered in the time of the judges. It seems like all is lost for Israel, but even here we can see foreshadows of Christ who has yet to come. There is a woman incapable of having children who is faithful to the Lord. In His providence, kindness and mercy, the Lord raises a prophet and priest from the barren womb of this woman, who had promised the Lord that her son would serve God a...
Ephesians 4-6, Proverbs 25
May 24, 2019 04:05 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBConsider for a moment that, in the extravagant grace of Christ, you have been raised to a status that you did not earn or deserve. You have gone from death to life, from poverty to riches, from orphan to adopted, from having nothing to inheriting a kingdom with Christ. Knowing this, Paul encourages the church to live worthy of this calling. Though we may often fail, we should make it our aim to grow into maturity. As you hear today’s reading, take note of the ways in which you might grow in ...
Ephesians 1-3, Proverbs 24
May 23, 2019 04:05 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBAs we open Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus it becomes immediately clear that Paul is overflowing with joy in Christ. The source and origin of this joy is Christ Himself, whom Paul notes as the one who is responsible for our salvation. Take note of how often Paul uses the phrase “In Him” or “In Christ” and you might be surprised at what you find. He goes on to make clear that it is not our works that bring such blessing and righteousness, but free grace through faith. Let no man boast ...
Ruth 1-4
May 22, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBIt seems like so much has been lost in the time of the judges, but the author of Ruth gives us a glimmer of hope. In a season of drought, a family leaves Israel and moves to Moab hoping to find relief, but instead they find sorrow. The wife, Naomi, becomes a widow without family to help her. Her daughter-in-law, a foreigner, commits to love her and care for her, returning with her to the people of Israel. There, she meets Boaz, a family redeemer who honors Ruth, cares for her, and i...
Romans 14-16, Proverbs 23
May 21, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBThe call to love one another continues as Paul encourages church members not to quarrel over opinions. Different Christians have varying convictions about what is acceptable concerning dietary restrictions or celebration of particular days, and Paul says that’s OK. Let each one be convinced without quarreling with one another. Moreover, if your actions make another brother or sister stumble, you shouldn’t let your preferences take precedence over the good of your brother or sister. ...
Romans 11-13, Proverbs 22
May 20, 2019 04:05 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWith all this talk about the Gentiles being accepted by Israel’s long-awaited Messiah, you might think that Paul was beginning to turn on the Jewish community, but that notion is far from the truth. On the contrary, he wants the Gentiles to realize that they have been grafted into Israel. Without Israel, they wouldn’t be sustained by the promises of God. Paul goes on to teach the Roman church how they should act and operate, serving one another with humility and grace. ::: Christi...
Romans 7-10, Proverbs 21
May 17, 2019 04:05 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBWhen we hear words like “predestination” or when we consider that God “hardens hearts,” our minds may try to conceive of a defense for God or fight against the idea that the Lord would direct our steps in such a way. Even so, Pauls asks, “Is there injustice with God?” Absolutely not! For if there is anything we have earned, Scripture says that it is only the wages of sin and death. We praise God that He has mercy on anyone, for what we deserve is death and separation from a holy God...
Romans 4-6, Proverbs 20
May 16, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBTrue righteousness comes by faith in Jesus Christ, not by the works of the flesh. Paul masterfully explains that Abraham is the father of all who come to faith in Christ, both Jew and Gentile, as by faith he received the promise before the institution of circumcision and then received circumcision as a seal of that faith. Moreover, while Adam’s sin brings death to all, Christ’s obedience brings life to all who trust in Him. In this new life, we called to offer up every part of our b...
Romans 1-3, Proverbs 19
May 15, 2019 04:05 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBPaul’s letter to the house churches of Rome is full of rich, theological truth, often presenting ideas that are both mind-boggling and comforting all at once. In today’s passage, Paul begins to present his case for a righteousness that comes by faith. He begins by explaining how the world rejects God in their love for unrighteous behavior. There is no one righteous and no one who seeks God, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. The good news is that if we, whether ...
Judges 17-21, Proverbs 18:13-24
May 14, 2019 04:05 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBAt this point in the narrative of Judges, the Lord is surprisingly absent from the life of Israel. It seems like nobody knows how any of this covenant stuff works, even in the slightest. It becomes so bad that a Levite is involved in a scenario almost identical to that of Sodom & Gomorrah, only this time, those who are intent on sexually assaulting the town’s visitors are successful because the Levite betrays his concubine. Then, though he his not supposed to touch a dead body, he m...
Judges 13-16, Proverbs 18:1-12
May 13, 2019 04:05 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBIn short, Samson is a picture of Israel in one person. Meant to be set apart and holy, he instead takes his vows and his God lightly, defiling himself over and over. A Nazirite was supposed avoid dead bodies, yet he eats honey from a lion’s carcass and uses a jawbone for a weapon. A Nazirite was supposed to abstain from wine, yet Samson threw a drinking party for the Philistines. The last vow to go is that of not cutting his hair, which he hands over to a Delilah, a woman of the ver...
Judges 9-12, Psalm 71
May 10, 2019 04:05 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBIn our last episode, Gideon had delivered Israel by the Lord’s power, yet failed to give glory to God. After Gideon’s death, his son Abimelech, without ever seeking the Lord, decides to take control of Shechem One of his brothers escapes his wrath and delivers a curse, and the Lord listens, fulfilling his words. Later, God appoints Jephthah to deliver Israel from the Ammonites. Sadly, Jephthah doesn’t truly know the Lord or His commands, and he makes a vow to the Lord that is abomin...
Judges 6-8, Psalms 69-70
May 09, 2019 04:05 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBThe nation of Israel is far from the Lord and has turned to worship idols. The false gods were meant to bring fertile crops and prosperity, but they only bring despair and a fractured relationship with the One True God. In His kindness, the Lord selects Gideon to fight for Israel. When Gideon goes to war, the Lord reduces the number of men who will go to battle so that Israel will not forget the power of God and His merciful deliverance. That is exactly what happens, however, and Is...
Judges 1-5, Psalm 68
May 08, 2019 11:48 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBUnder the rule of Joshua, Israel was doing well and was off to a good start in obeying the Lord’s commands. Not long afterward, however, they begin to intermarry with the Canaanites, signaling, not only an apathy toward God’s commands, but an acceptance of the gods that the Canaanites worshiped. God declares that he will no longer drive out the Canaanites before Israel, and he leaves them in the land to test Israel’s faithfulness to His commands. ::: Christian Standard Bible trans...
Matthew 25-28
May 07, 2019 04:05 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBAs Matthew’s very Jewish-minded account comes to a close we have seen Jesus lauded as the coming King, we have seen the builders reject the cornerstone, and today we will see the Lamb who brings a greater Passover and a greater deliverance. The firstborn of God lays His life down, and by the wounds of the suffering servant, God’s people are healed. His crucifixion is not the end of the story, for just as predicted publicly, Jesus rises from the dead as a conquering King. ::: Chris...
Matthew 20-24, Psalm 66-67
May 06, 2019 04:05 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MBThe prophecies of the Son of David predict that a king will rise to power to shepherd the people of Israel. Jesus fits this description, and after waiting for centuries for this King, the people rejoice at the thought of a King rising to power to conquer their foes. What they don’t realize is that Jesus won’t conquer Rome or other nations, but He will instead conquer far greater foes like sin and death. The leaders despise Jesus and the praise He receives from the crowd. With jealou...
Matthew 16-19, Psalm 65
May 03, 2019 04:05 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MBWhile man-made religions all try to glorify the followers of the religion they promote, Christianity stands in stark contrast, for the disciples make it plain that they were absolutely clueless when it came to Jesus and His teaching. Time and again, they record their confusion and ignorance, all the while elevating Christ and His wisdom and power. In today’s reading Christ teaches on the character of how His disciples should behave, including humility, forgiveness, discipline, mercy...
Matthew 12-15, Psalm 64
May 02, 2019 04:05 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBWe’ll hear a number of parables from Jesus today, and according to Jesus Himself, the reason he speaks in parables is conceal the truth from those whose hearts are callous. These truths are, however, for those who have ears to hear and eyes to see. Take note, too, of the times where Jesus tries get away by Himself only to be surrounded once again by the crowds. Even so, He has compassion on them. ::: Christian Standard Bible translation. All music written and produced by John Bur...
Matthew 8-11, Psalm 63
May 01, 2019 04:02 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBIf you’ve been a follower of Jesus for a while, chances are that you’ve heard many of today’s accounts before. Jesus cleanses the leper, calms the sea, casts demons out of people, and commissions His disciples to do the same. As you listen to today’s reading, don’t let familiarity keep you from contemplating how absolutely mind-boggling all of this would have been to those who witnessed it. How could anyone make sense of it? Such strong displays of power can only be done by One who ...
Matthew 4-7, Psalm 62
April 30, 2019 04:05 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBJust as Moses did before Him, Jesus ascends a mountaintop in order to deliver a Word from God to those who were following Him. Unlike Moses, Jesus doesn’t need to wait for an authoritative teaching, for He Himself is the authority: Immanuel, God with us. As He begins His teaching, He assures the crowd that His words are not an alteration of God’s established commands; rather, Jesus came to fulfill the Law. And make no mistake: the words Jesus spoke would have been just as shocking t...
Matthew 1-3, Psalms 60-61
April 29, 2019 04:05 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBThe gospel of Matthew was written with a Jewish audience in mind, pointing frequently to the Old Testament to show how Christ was God’s promised Messiah and the fulfillment of the Law. Matthew looks back upon some 60 Hebrew prophecies throughout his text. Not only is He the long-awaited King, He is also the new Abraham, that is, the head of the new spiritual Israel comprised of all who follow Him. If that weren’t enough, Matthew also shows that Jesus is the new Moses; He is the grea...
Joshua 22-24, Psalm 59
April 26, 2019 04:05 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBThe clans and families of Israel are settling in their lands and beginning to find rest when a report spreads across the lands that the tribes on the other side of the Jordan are rebelling against God. They ready themselves for war, knowing that God is a jealous God. Today’s reading ends with the burial of three leaders: Joshua, who experienced the exodus as well as the conquering of the Promised Land; Eleazar, the successor to Aaron in the priesthood; and finally, the bones of Jose...
Joshua 19-21, Psalms 57-58
April 25, 2019 04:05 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBNow that the majority of the Promised Land has been conquered, the land is being divided by lot and by size according to the number of people in each tribe. Today’s reading is the last section of text detailing the division of the land, and as mentioned in the last episode, consider the excitement and the joy that Israel experienced as each family learned where they would live and work and thrive for generations to come. While the descriptions may seem abstract to us, they were conc...
Joshua 15-18, Psalm 56
April 24, 2019 04:05 - 24 minutes - 45 MBThe work of conquering the Promised Land, in large part, has come to a close. Now it’s time to divide the land between the clans of Israel as Moses had instructed. To our modern ears, much of what we’ll hear today may not seem important or relevant. Try to imagine, however, if you and your family had been given large sums of real estate by the work of God’s mighty hand. Wouldn’t you find it important that the details about property lines be recorded for you and for future generation...
Joshua 11-14, Psalm 55
April 23, 2019 04:05 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBOne coalition of nations has been defeated, but now another set of kings has set their sites on extinguishing Israel. The northern cities and their kings will soon be defeated, included those men called Anakim. These men were much larger than Israel, and it was the Anakim whom the original party of spies feared so much, saying they felt like grasshoppers in their presence. Now, Israel returns with a new generation led by none other than Joshua and Caleb, the Lord’s faithful spies wh...
Joshua 7-10, Psalm 54
April 22, 2019 04:05 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBIn our last episode, Israel had successfully crossed the Jordan on dry ground and defeated the walled city of Jericho, not by their own strength, but by the strength of God’s mighty hand over His Creation. God had instructed that all of Jericho be set apart to the Lord for destruction, with specific instruction not to take anything or else that man would also be set apart destruction. One man selfishly rejects this command, which leads to a heartbreaking defeat and a difficult task ...
Joshua 4-6, Psalm 53
April 19, 2019 04:05 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBIt’s a children’s Sunday school classic that when taught, often emphasizes that we should faithfully obey the Lord. While this is certainly true, it would be a shame to neglect reflection on the power of God over His creation and created order. Not only does God mound up the Jordan River in a heap so that Israel can cross, He destroys the walls of Jericho without a single blow from the army of Israel. We see this as God executing righteous judgment, for as you may recall from Deuter...
Joshua 1-3, Psalm 52
April 18, 2019 04:05 - 15 minutes - 27.7 MBMoses has died, leaving Israel with a legacy of faithfulness, the Law of God, and a new leader. Before his death, Moses laid his hands on Joshua, his assistant, and the Lord blessed Him as Israel’s next leader. You may recall that Joshua has seen the land already, as Moses sent him with other men to spy out the land, and that he and Caleb were the only two spies who trusted in the Lord to deliver them through battle. This same Joshua is now in charge and begins to ready Israel to cr...
James 3-5, Psalm 51
April 17, 2019 04:05 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBWhen it comes to rebuking pride and selfish ambition, James doesn’t pull any punches, calling man’s tongue a “restless evil, full of deadly poison,” and pointing to self-centered passions as the cause for conflict amongst brothers. He chastises the rich who withhold wages from the poor and calls out businessmen who plan presumptuously. Finally, he calls the church to humility, encouraging them to trust in the Lord. ::: Christian Standard Bible translation. All music written and p...
James 1-2, Psalm 50
April 16, 2019 04:05 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MBAfter spending some time writing to the church concerning trials and temptations, James writes to the church about the role of works in the believer’s life, citing specific works such as caring for orphans & widows in their distress and avoiding favoritism. Just as Jesus said you would know a tree by its fruit, James says that you will see someone’s faith by his works. It is not one’s work that earns him salvation, rather, good works are the evidence that one is a true disciple. Fai...
Deuteronomy 31-34, Psalm 49
April 15, 2019 04:05 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBIn our final reading of the book of Deuteronomy, the Lord tells Moses that Israel will indeed rebel against Him after Moses dies. The song of Moses recorded here prophesies the coming wrath of God for Israel’s rebellion, focusing on God’s power over the worthless idols that Israel has turned to worship. After this warning Moses pronounces blessings on each tribe of Israel, and then dies in the land of Moab. ::: Christian Standard Bible translation. All music written and produced ...
Deuteronomy 27-30, Psalm 48
April 12, 2019 04:05 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn our reading today, Moses outlines the curse that will fall upon Israel if they fail to keep the covenant of the Lord. Keep in mind that the covenant and the statutes include the prescribed ways that Israel can repent of sin and execute justice. To reject the statutes and ordinances is to reject a good God and His ways. Israel will serve as a witness to a watching world. If they obey God, the nations will see God’s kindness and provision. If they reject God, the nations will witne...
Deuteronomy 24-26, Psalm 47
April 11, 2019 04:05 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBSome laws in today’s reading may seem strange to our modern-day ears, like the brother-in-law who is called to marry the widow without sons, for example, but even this was a means of providing for those less fortunate. A widow would have few ways of earning income in that day, and this law kept widows from becoming destitute. Honest measures kept transactions fair, impoverished brothers were not to be left without basic necessities, and crops were loosely harvested so that others mi...
Deuteronomy 21-23, Psalm 46
April 10, 2019 04:04 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBOur reading today contains some statutes that seem harsh, some that seem odd, and others that are easily understood and incorporated to daily interactions today. A few things to remember: first, the covenant with Israel was one in which the entire community had to remain holy because the Lord is holy and lived among them; sometimes this means being set apart in daily routines as a reminder to the user that they are to be distinct among the nations. Second, the Lord hates injustice, ...
Deuteronomy 17-20, Psalm 45
April 09, 2019 04:05 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBMoses continues to speak to the Israelites before he is gathered to his people in death, reminding this new generation about the laws and statutes that have been put in place. Many of the structures given here for a system of justice continue to provide a template for our judicial systems in the west today. Concepts such as the testimony of multiple witnesses, a hierarchy of courts, and varying degrees of manslaughter. We also see a foreshadow of Christ in today’s passage, the proph...
Deuteronomy 13-16, Psalm 44
April 08, 2019 04:05 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MBThere is a beautiful picture on display in the act of bringing a tenth of your produce to the Lord as an offering. The instructions given to Israel are that they should bring the tenth to where the Lord resides and have a feast in the presence of God. So get this: God provides all the food as a gift, the Israelite brings some of it back to supply the party, and then in a way the Israelite and God feast together at the same table. Who would turn aside from this God? I imagine only th...
Deuteronomy 9-12, Psalms 42-43
April 05, 2019 04:05 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBAs Moses continues his final words to the nation of Israel, he warns them against self-righteousness, asking them to remember that the land they are entering has been given to them, not because of their righteousness, but because of the wickedness of the nations they are entering. When they become satisfied with the good of the land, they are not forget to worship God, love Him, and keep his commands. If they turn from the Lord, they will receive a curse from Him, rather than a bles...
Deuteronomy 5-8, Psalm 41
April 04, 2019 04:05 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBYou can hear a sense of desperation and heartfelt pleading as we read the words of Moses today, as continues to urge a new generation to trust the Lord and obey His statutes so that they might flourish. He reminds them of the Ten Commandments and the covenant Israel made with God. If you’re acquainted with the New Testament, there are sure to be some passages you’ll recognize from today’s reading as they are quoted later by Jesus and the apostles. ::: Christian Standard Bible tran...
Deuteronomy 1-4, Psalm 40
April 03, 2019 11:08 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBDeuteronomy loosely translated means “second law,” as Moses reviews the Law and the promises of God for a new generation. The former generation has all passed away because of their iniquity, just as the Lord had commanded, so Moses is reminding this younger generation of what has happened so far. In his final words to the nation of Israel, you’ll hear Moses give this review in the same way a pastor might speak to his congregation, pleading with them to trust in the Lord and remindin...
Galatians 4-6, Psalm 39
April 02, 2019 04:05 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MBPaul continues his argument from Scripture that the promise of freedom in Christ has been present in Scripture all along, but God was waiting for the right time to reveal His Son and his new covenant with mankind. In this covenant we are adopted as sons and given the Spirit that we might keep in step with the Spirit. Finally, he calls those who belong to Jesus to remember that they have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, and should therefore serve one another in the ...
Galatians 1-3, Psalm 38
April 01, 2019 04:05 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBPaul’s purpose in writing this letter to the churches of Galatia is to rebuke them for abandoning the true Gospel for a false one, relying on works of the flesh rather than relying on the Spirit which they received through faith. He is more critical of his audience here than in any other letter, calling them “foolish Galatians” and asking “who has cast a spell on you?” He also defends himself against accusations that the gospel he is preaching is man-made rather than God-given. Usin...
Numbers 34-36, Psalm 37
March 29, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBLooking back on our time in the book of Numbers we notice a few things. First, God is faithful to keep His promises even when His chosen people, whom he rescued, are not faithful. Second, God does not take grumbling and complaining lightly, punishing those who forget what they have been saved from, choosing instead to focus on the problems at hand. Third, sometimes data can be boring, but when it comes to counting the blessings of God, none of us should grow weary of seeing His hand...
Numbers 31-33, Psalm 36
March 28, 2019 04:05 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBRemember the Peor incident, where the men of Israel prostituted themselves to Baal along with the women of Moab? Turns out that was led by Balaam, the same Balaam who spoke oracles from the Lord against Moab. After defeating Midian, they begin to divide the spoils of war. The tribes of Reuben and Gad see that this land is good for cattle, and ask if they can settle there. They cut a deal with Moses, assuring him that they will go to war with the rest of Israel before coming back to ...
Numbers 28-30, Psalm 35
March 27, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBAs you may recall from our last episode, God has informed Moses that he is about to be gathered to his people, which is a nice way of saying that he’s going to die. Before that happens, the Lord gives Moses final direction and clarity on prescribed offerings and celebrations. We also get details on whether or not a vow is to be upheld and who may determine whether or not it is to be kept. ::: Christian Standard Bible translation. All music written and produced by John Burgess Ros...
Numbers 25-27, Psalm 34
March 26, 2019 04:05 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBJust when you think Israel can’t go any lower, they decide to worship Baal along with the women of Moab. It’s likely that these were temple prostitutes who engaged in sexual activity thinking it would please Baal and allow their land and their people to be more fertile. As you might conclude, the Lord is furious, but his anger subsides when a man named Phinehas takes action. Later, the Lord prepares Moses for his death, giving directions on how Moses would pass the mantle of leaders...
Numbers 21-24, Psalm 33
March 25, 2019 04:05 - 27 minutes - 50 MBI really enjoy when a serial TV drama takes an episode to give a back-story or a spin-off from the main narrative to give context and build texture to the story, and that’s exactly what’s happening in today’s passage. The king of Moab, whose name is Balak, hires a man named Balaam who is some kind of diviner or priest, to put a curse on Israel. As Balaam goes to visit king Balak, the Lord speaks to Balaam using a donkey, and if the Lord can use a donkey to speak to a man, he can cer...
Numbers 17-20, Psalm 32
March 22, 2019 04:05 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBIsrael seemingly cannot handle the idea that the Lord would place Moses and Aaron in authority over them, so the Lord decides to put their complaints to rest. Later, the people rebel again when there is no water to be found. God instructs Moses to speak to a rock so that it will produce water, demonstrating God’s holiness, but Moses fails to trust the Lord’s instruction. In so doing, he is told that he will not enter into the land that the Lord will give Israel. ::: Christian Stan...