Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers. This time, the method for keeping Passover is described (9:1-14) and the cloud and the fire from the Exodus is recalled (9:15-23). Finally, directions about trumpets are given (10:1-10) and the people depart from Sinai (10:11-36).

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In this session, Joshua confronts the Gibeonites about their trick (9:22-28) and then Israel defends them from the kings of southern Canaan (10:1-11).

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a look at chapters 7 and 8. The offerings of the leaders are detailed (7:11-89), the seven lamps are described (8:1-4), and the consecration and service of the Levites is depicted.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Joshua with a look at most of chapter 7. Here, the Gibeonites trick Joshua into making a covenant with them (v.7-15) before their deception is exposed (v.16-18). Israel decides to honor their covenant, even if it was ill-conceived (v. 19-21).

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at the first nine verses of chapter 7. Why are the Koathites commanded to carry holy things on their shoulders?

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Joshua with a look at a covenant renewal ceremony (8:30-35), and the beginnings of a trick played on Israel by the Gibeonites (9:1-6).

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Joshua with a look at most of chapter 8. Here, God tells Joshua the plan to conquer the city of Ai (v. 1-2), Joshua passes that plan on to the people (v. 3-9), and then the battle is engaged (v. 10-23). Finally the surviving king of Ai is brought to Joshua and executed (v. 24-29).