Miriam dies, Moses rebels, Edom refuses, and Aaron dies—what’s it all mean for the Christian life? Welcome back to Christianity in Numbers! Join Dr. German as he unpacks one of the most pivotal chapters in Israel’s wilderness journey — where grief, rebellion, and transition reveal deep truths about God’s mercy and faithfulness.

How is Aaron’s staff a beautiful image of Christ’s Church across the ages? In this episode, Dr. German continues the Christianity in Numbers series with Numbers 17, revealing how God confirmed Aaron’s priesthood through a miraculous sign—and how that same sign points to the life, growth, and unity we have in Christ.

How should we understand Korah’s rebellion, and why would God punish this rebellion by opening up the earth? Click here for that and more as Dr. German walks us through more “Christianity in Numbers”!

Why are we suddenly talking about sacrifices again, and how are tassels on the garment a beautiful picture of our life in Christ? Click here for those answers and more as we continue our study of “Christianity in Numbers!”

Why is this rebellion so long and drawn out, and how does it teach us about life in the wilderness of this world? Click here for that and more as we continue our study of “Christianity in Numbers”!

How could Miriam and Aaron rebel against Moses, why is only Miriam struck with leprosy, and what does any of it have to do with the Christian life? Click here for that and more as we continue our study of “Christianity in Numbers”!

Seven total rebellions, fire burning up the camp, and quail coming out of the nose—what does any of it have to do with the Christian life? Click here for that and more as Dr. German continues our study of “Christianity in Numbers”!

How should we understand the moving pillar of cloud and fire in chapter 9, and what’s up with the silver trumpets in chapter 10? Click here for that and more as we continue our study of “Christianity in Numbers”!

Why is there so much attention on each tribe’s offering in chapter 7, and why bring up the Levites again in chapter 8? Click here for that and more as Dr. German walks us through another study of “Christianity in Numbers”!

What does the Nazarite vow have to do with the Christian life, and why is the Aaronic benediction such a big deal? Click here for that and more as we continue our study of “Christianity in Numbers”!