Doug Van Meter - 27 June 2021
Glory Amid the Grief (Numbers 14:1–38)
In Numbers 14, the nation of Israel—the graciously chosen people of God—minimised God as they made much of themselves, manifested in their pursuit of self-preservation. This is the story of a great tragedy in which God is demeaned and humans are destroyed. It serves as a historical example to catechise us, who have also been graciously chosen by God, to steward well the promises of God.
Scripture References: Numbers 14:1-38
From Series: "Numbers Exposition"
An exposition of the book of Numbers by Doug Van Meter.
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Numbers 16 records Korah’s infamous rebellion. As ugly as the scene is, we do well to recognise that we struggle with similar temptations, including the temptation to self-righteousness. Self-righteousness in a congregation is destructive. It can lead to doctrinal heresy and interpersonal divisions. It can make church life difficult. It can discourage us in our assignment to make disciples. But Numbers 16 points us both to the problem and to the assurance that “God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal, ‘The Lord knows those who are his’” (2 Timothy 19).