In Numbers 34 God establishes the boundaries of the Promised Land. He also assigns leaders of each tribe.

In Numbers 35 God instructs that each tribe is to give some towns to the Levites. These include towns of refuge where someone who accidentally kills another may flee for protection. The killer must remain in the town until the high priest dies, then he may return home. If he leaves before the priest dies and is found by the avenger of the person killed he may be killed without any guilt.

In Acts 25 Festus becomes governor. He hears a complaint against Paul. They want him to come to trial in Jerusalem. Paul appeals to remain in Caesarea and plead before the emperor. Festus agrees to these terms. King Agrippa comes to Caesarea and Festus presents Paul’s case to the king. Festus presents that the Jews do not have a civil case but rather one that involves religious matters. Agrippa decides to hear Paul’s case before sending him to the emperor.

The last two days’ readings in both Testaments are preparing us for what is to come.