Just over a year after the Exodus from Egypt, the people of Israel leave Mount Sinai. They move into the wilderness of Paran, traveling according to the order the LORD had given them before leaving the mountain. The LORD leads them by His presence in the cloud, and the Levites carry His moveable dwelling in the midst of Israel. Moses employs his brother-in-law Hobab as a guide in the wilderness. Through these means, the LORD leads His people on a three-day journey from Sinai. The liturgical responses that accompanied the LORD's leading became important for the people of Israel in their worship life recorded in the Psalter.

Rev. Dr. Brian Kachelmeier, pastor at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 10:11-36.

"Wilderness Wanderings” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Numbers. After the LORD delivers His people from slavery in Egypt, He leads them toward the Promised Land. Although the first generation of Israelites proves faithless, the LORD remains faithful to His people and brings a new generation of Israelites to the plains of Moab. This strengthens us to listen to God’s promises today and stay faithful to Him as He guides us toward resurrection life.