Numbers 16-17

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by: Debbie Galyen

06/07/2025

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“And the glory of the Lord appeared to all the congregation” (16:19). Shockingly, the Israelites who saw this glory and had experienced countless miracles still chose to actively rebel against God by following Korah in his coup (16:1-3). They had seen the Red Sea part and had eaten manna from heaven, yet they dared to defy the Lord and his chosen leaders. And when Korah and the others were “swallowed up” by an earthquake, the congregation protested instead of repenting (16:41), and many died.

“Are we all to perish?” (17:13). God’s intention is not that we should perish in our rebellion. Aaron’s staff that blossomed (ch 17) affirmed not just his temporary leadership, but the powerful priestly life of Christ, who made permanent atonement for us. 

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“And the glory of the Lord appeared to all the congregation” (16:19). Shockingly, the Israelites who saw this glory and had experienced countless miracles still chose to actively rebel against God by following Korah in his coup (16:1-3). They had seen the Red Sea part and had eaten manna from heaven, yet they dared to defy the Lord and his chosen leaders. And when Korah and the others were “swallowed up” by an earthquake, the congregation protested instead of repenting (16:41), and many died.

“Are we all to perish?” (17:13). God’s intention is not that we should perish in our rebellion. Aaron’s staff that blossomed (ch 17) affirmed not just his temporary leadership, but the powerful priestly life of Christ, who made permanent atonement for us. 

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