Numbers 19-21 :: Snakes, Sorrow, and Second Chances

In this episode of OOBT, we walk with Israel through some of the hardest moments in their wilderness journey — and we see how every scene whispers of Jesus.

 

Here’s what you’ll hear:

 

• A strange ritual with a red heifer — What’s up with ashes and cleansing? And how does it connect to Jesus purifying us from death?

 

• Moses’ heartbreaking mistake — He strikes the rock in frustration instead of speaking to it — and the consequence? He can’t enter the Promised Land.

 

• A family rejection from Edom — Israel asks to pass through peacefully. Edom, their “brother nation,” says no. What do we do when even family lets us down?

 

• Poisonous serpents and the bronze snake — The people complain. Serpents strike. But God provides healing through something strange: a bronze snake lifted high.

Spoiler: Jesus says this moment was always about Him (see John 3:14).

 

• And the surprise ending? — Moses does enter the Promised Land—on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17, Mark 9). He stands beside Jesus in glory.

Grace has the final word.

 

So even when we fail, even when the road is long, God doesn’t give up on His people.

The Rock was struck for us. The Son was lifted up. And when we look to Him — we live.

 

That’s so good, friends. So very good. Be sure to listen in for all this and so much more!

 

For the full episode show notes, please go to https://mfahring.com/numbers-19-21/