Numbers 16

 Scripture – Numbers 16

Observation – 

• Numbers 16:1-40 - Korah's rebellion
• Numbers 16:1-3 - Korah gathers the sons of Israel.
• Numbers 16:4-11 - The Lord will appear tomorrow.
• Numbers 16:12-14 - Dathan and Abiram don't come up.
• Numbers 16:15-19 - Offer incense to the Lord.
• Numbers 16:20-30 - Get away from the men and touch none of them.
• Numbers 16:31-35 - The men are consumed with fire and the earth.
• Numbers 16:36- 40 - Make a reminder for the people.
• Numbers 16:41-50 - Murmuring and plague
• Numbers 16:41-42 - The people grumble.
• Numbers 16:43-48 - Offer atonement for the people.
• Numbers 16:49-50 - 14700 people died by the plague.

Application – God takes his commandments seriously.

Prayer – Dear God. You are a wrathful and holy God. You want us to follow your commandments. Help me to follow them and forgive me when I fail. Amen.

Sins to avoid – He is rebelling against God's appointed authorities

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't follow Korah in rebelling against God's authorities. Respond with humility like Moses. Leave it in God's hands

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – God punishes the people for complaining.