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Numbers 32:1-33:56
The possession of
land on the east side of Jordan has always been a little puzzling to me, but it
seems to be of the Lord because of what Moses said at verse 32:22. While we believe the Exodus, wilderness, and
Jordan crossing are literal accounts, the allegorical
value of them is undeniable in teaching and preaching. Several sermons and writings in the New
Testament refer to this allegorical value as clear typology of the processes of
salvation, sanctification, etc.; given to us for our edification. What puzzles me is how this “east side
possession” fits into the allegorical view of the Exodus, the wilderness, and
crossing the Jordan.
I suppose there are
some who are willing to help others take possession of the Promise but then
prefer themselves to retreat to the temporal comforts and hang on to the
temporal riches outside. And God grants
this.
After reviewing the
wilderness journey a solemn warning finishes this section. A warning is given to “cleanse” the land of
its current occupants, or else the same judgment of displacement would happen
to Israel. Rather prophetic, isn’t it?
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