Numbers 30: 1–2 “Moses said to the heads of the Tribes of Israel. …

2 Corinthians 1: 21–22 “Now it is GOD who makes both us & you stand firm in CHRIST. HE anointed us, set HIS seal of ownership on us, & put HIS SPIRIT in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Paul points out 2 gifts our FATHER…

Numbers 28: 1–2 “The LORD said to Moses, GIVE THIS COMMAND TO ISRAEL SAY TO THEM: SEE THAT YOU PRESENT TO ME AT THE APPOINTED TIME THE FOOD FOR MY OFFERINGS MADE BY FIRE, AS AN AROMA PLEASING TO ME.” From the Commands of GOD to Moses offerings had to…

2 Corinthians 1: 12–14 “Now this is our boast, our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in our relations with you in Holiness & sincerity that are from GOD not man. We have not done so according to this worlds wisdom but due to GODs Grace. For we write…

Numbers 27: 15–17 “Moses said to the LORD, May the LORD of all mankind appoint a man over this community to go out & come in before them, one who will lead them out & bring them in so the LORDS people will not be like sheep without a shepherd…

Numbers 24: 5/10–12 “The SPIRIT of GOD came upon Balaam & he betrayed King Balak he spoke this oracle: How beautiful are your tents O Jacob, your dwelling places O Israel. May those who bless you be blessed those who curse you be cursed! Then Balaks anger burned against Balaam…

2 Corinthians 1: 8–10 “We do not want you to be uninformed about how we suffered in Asia. We were under great pressure & feared for our life. We felt the sentence of death upon us. This happened that we would not rely on ourselves but on GOD. HE delivered…

Numbers 22: 21–23 “After King Balak tried to bribe Balaam with great riches he saddled his donkey & went with Balaks princes to Moab. But GOD was angry with him, because of his greed. As he went the Angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. When…

One of the main themes of 2Corinthians is giving to support those in need. Paul organized a collection of funds for the poor in the Jerusalem Church. Many of the Asian Churches also gave to this cause. Paul explains in detail his beliefs about giving and he urges the Corinthians…