In the fallout from Israel’s sin at Peor, one sharp act of zeal stops a plague and leads to a covenant of peace. A new generation is counted, Joshua is commissioned, and the rhythm of offerings is restated as Israel nears the land. Isaiah announces good news: God is returning to Zion. Jesus comes down from the mountain and steps straight into a scene of spiritual chaos, bringing deliverance where His disciples could not. In the wilderness, what kind of “zeal” actually reflects God’s heart?