The portion begins by continuing the story of Pinchas’ actions. Pinchas took a javelin and struck Zimri and the Midianite woman, Cozbi, who were apparently having relations near the “door of the tent of meeting.” They flaunted their sin in God’s face, daring Him to act. They, along with others who joined in the worship of Baal of Peor, provoked a plague. The sin of Baal Peor was as follows: Balaam could not curse Israel, so he devised a plan for Israel to bring a curse upon themselves. Pinchas Numbers 25:10-29:40 And the Plague Was Stopped Join us for our Shabbat service with Bill Cloud and the Jacob's Tent Family! If you are enjoying this live stream, PLEASE consider sending in an offering, tithe, or donation to help us continue spread the gospel free from Jacob's Tent. We work hard to make sure this is an enjoyable experience to our online community, but it doesn't come without a price. Give online via the Jacobs Tent app, our website, or text any amount to 84321 to support this ministry. Yahweh bless you and keep you! Shalom.