Miracles did not stop Israel’s unbelief or grumbling. To demonstrate His sovereignty, God gave His people a clear sign, confirming His chosen priesthood and silencing their rebellion. On our own, we are prone to spiritual rebellion as well. But God sent Jesus so the Law could be fulfilled, and through Him we can live in alignment with God.

Sermon Notes

Numbers 17:1 – 4 Collecting 12 rods with names inscribed on them and placed in the Tabernacle

Numbers 17:5 One rod will sprout so that the grumbling stops

Numbers 17:6 & 7 Moses does what God instructs

Numbers 17:8 & 9 Aaron’s rod sprouts buds, blossoms and ripe almonds. Moses brings out all of the rods

Numbers 17:10 & 11 Moses told to put Aaron’s rod in the Tabernacle as a sign and Moses does so