Numbers : Chapter

Sermon by Pastor Todd Riley of Islington Baptist Church on March 10, 2013
Chapter 5:11-31 - The Problem of Adultery & Cheating
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QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, PRINCIPLES arising from Numbers 5:11-31
1. The number one question people have of the text is "Why is there no test for an unfaithful husband?"
2. While some think it is, the test of Numbers 5 is NOT related to the evil practice of "trial by ordeal"--- such being practiced for 1000's of years on every continent and in many different cultures
3. The consequence of the text-- infertility, and public shame- sounds pretty intense v.27
4. As strange as it might seem to our ears, the instructions of Numbers 5:11-31 would have served to protect women of that era
5. Jealousy- while not necessarily a bad/wrong thing- sometimes has a dark and scary side
6. Adultery comes with consequences
7. Keep the marriage bed pure!
8. Are you married? Do all you can to build and strengthen your marriage