September 5, 2018 - Day 150 - Numbers 33

I am writing from my hotel room in Ashland, VA.

Numbers 33:

This chapter is just a recap of the Israelites' journey up to this point.

Starting with leaving Egypt -- ending where we left off with God telling them to cross the Jordan and take their promised land.

Remember:  If you focus on whether or not this story is literal, you will miss the point; and its a good one.

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