Hi Mike,

It is really surprising how much people simply ignore hard evidence. It seems that even some seasoned Christians often have this tendency to take for granted things that, although in line with Christian thought and tradition, make them feel even this little uncomfortable.

But don’t worry, things take time. Specially when you study Church history. Just look at it, for instance: even the central doctrine of the faith, the Triunity of God, took centuries to shape! The acceptance of under-the-surface patterns in Scripture will take a while yet, probably beyond our lifetime.

God bless,
Victor

One further thought, the “closeup” event (Phinehas) is at the centre of this pattern, at the centre of the central cycle of the book of Numbers. So, althought it’s not at the centre of the Torah, it’s the central event for Israel’s initial history.

This is beautiful, and overwhelming. Don’t be discouraged that not everyone sees it. Just keep digging the ground and scattering seed, and watering, and God will give the increase.

Blessings,
Doug Roorda