Connect Numbers 24:8 with Romans 8:31 on God's support for His people. Scripture Passages Numbers 24:8 – “God brought him out of Egypt; He is for him like the horns of a wild ox. He shall devour the nations that oppose him, crush their bones, and pierce them with arrows.” Romans 8:31 – “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” God Brought Them Out – Numbers 24:8 Explained • Setting: Balaam, hired to curse Israel, instead delivers God-given blessing. • Key phrases: – “God brought him out of Egypt” – literal exodus, proof of God’s power and covenant faithfulness. – “Horns of a wild ox” – image of unstoppable strength and protection. – “Devour… crush… pierce” – God actively defeats every opposing force. • Takeaway: Israel’s survival and victory flow entirely from God’s personal, muscular intervention. If God Is for Us – Romans 8:31 Explored • Context: After outlining justification, adoption, and glorification (Romans 8:1-30), Paul climaxes with assurance. • Logic chain: – God did not spare His own Son (v. 32). – God justifies; no accusation stands (v. 33-34). – Nothing can separate believers from His love (v. 35-39). • Core idea: When Almighty God commits Himself to His people, opposition is rendered powerless. Unbroken Line of Divine Support: Connecting the Verses • Same God, same heart: – Numbers shows God championing Israel’s physical deliverance. – Romans shows God championing believers’ eternal deliverance. • Continuity of covenant: – Exodus redemption foreshadows Calvary redemption (Exodus 12 ↔ John 1:29). • Parallel truths: – God initiates rescue (Exodus 3:7-8; Romans 5:8). – God defeats every enemy—whether external nations (Numbers 24:8) or sin, death, and Satan (Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14). – God’s commitment renders opposition futile (Deuteronomy 28:7; Psalm 118:6). Living in the Confidence of God’s Support • Remember past deliverances – Personal testimonies and biblical history fuel trust (Psalm 77:11-12). • Stand firm against fear – “Do not be afraid, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). • Pray and act boldly – Knowing “the LORD is with me as a mighty warrior” (Jeremiah 20:11), step forward in obedience. • Celebrate victory in Christ – “Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57). |
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