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The book of Numbers fast-forwards thirty-eight years to the last part of Israel’s wilderness wanderings. They come back to the same place where they had previously refused to enter the Promised Land. Miriam’s death signals that the older generation is almost at its end. When the people grumble once more about the lack of water and think they had it better in Egypt, Moses disobeys the LORD’s command to speak to the rock. Instead, Moses hits it. Although the LORD still gives water, Moses’ rebellion means that even he will not enter the Promised Land. The journey there is forced into a detour by Edom’s refusal of passage. As they set out from Kadesh, Aaron dies at Mount Hor, but the LORD graciously provides for the ongoing gifts of the priesthood through Aaron’s son, Eleazar.
Rev. Jeffrey Ries, pastor at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tacoma, WA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 20:1-29.
"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.
Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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The book of Numbers fast-forwards thirty-eight years to the last part of Israel’s wilderness wanderings. They come back to the same place where they had previously refused to enter the Promised Land. Miriam’s death signals that the older generation is almost at its end. When the people grumble once more about the lack of water and think they had it better in Egypt, Moses disobeys the LORD’s command to speak to the rock. Instead, Moses hits it. Although the LORD still gives water, Moses’ rebellion means that even he will not enter the Promised Land. The journey there is forced into a detour by Edom’s refusal of passage. As they set out from Kadesh, Aaron dies at Mount Hor, but the LORD graciously provides for the ongoing gifts of the priesthood through Aaron’s son, Eleazar.
Rev. Jeffrey Ries, pastor at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tacoma, WA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 20:1-29.
"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.
Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]
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