Today's Reading | March 15, 2026
Numbers 14:1–10
Introduction Numbers 14:1–10: The book of Numbers tells the story of the Israelites during the nearly forty years from the time they left Mount Sinai (Exodus 33:1) until they reached the eastern border of Canaan—the land God had promised them. In today’s reading, the Israelites fear God will betray them, leading them into a land of destruction rather than flourishing.…
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