1. Introduction: Conditions for Entry
2. Context: Just when the Israelites thought that all hope of living in the Promised Land has been dashed (Numbers 13–14)
3. Like an Ikea manual, the instructions on food and sin offerings help us piece together what it’ll be like to live with the LORD in the Promised Land (Num 15)
The LORD will provide for them abundantly
The LORD will be present with them physically
The LORD will pardon them graciously
4. However, as sinners, we must never presume to draw near to the LORD on our own terms (Num 16–17)
5. It is through the ministry of reconciliation of the LORD’s high priest that we may draw near to Him (Num 18; cf. 16:40, 48; 17:8)
6. Despite widespread rebellion and death, through the ministry of His priests, the LORD graciously restores His people to draw near to Him again (Num 19)
7. Application
What or whom do we desire more than to live with the LORD?
In what ways might we be drawing near to the LORD but not exactly on His conditions for entry?
8. Conclusion: the sons of Korah—a story of redemption