About this episode
How does God prove who speaks for Him? Today in Numbers, we see the aftermath of rebellion. To settle the question of authority once and for all, God causes Aaron’s staff to not only sprout but to bud, blossom, and yield ripe almonds overnight—a miraculous sign of life from a dead stick. In the New Testament, Jesus offers an even greater sign of authority: He heals a paralyzed man lowered through a roof, proving He has the power to do what only God can do—forgive sins.Today’s Scripture:📖 Numbers 16:36–18:32 – The bronze censers of the rebels are hammered into a covering for the altar as a warning. God settles the leadership dispute through the miracle of Aaron’s budding rod, and we see the detailed responsibilities and portions assigned to the Priests and Levites.📖 Luke 5:17–32 – Jesus heals a paralytic, causing the Pharisees to question His "blasphemy." Afterward, He calls Levi (Matthew) the tax collector to follow Him, declaring that He came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.📖 Psalm 37:10–20 – A reminder that the "meek shall inherit the land" and that the Lord knows the days of the blameless.RESOURCES & READ-ALONG 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKi8-_5xHGL_nFAZOthHtZhcb4CqW4ZF 📖 Follow the Text (LEB): https://biblia.com/books/leb/ 🗓️ Download the Full Plan: https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans/CONNECT & SUPPORT 📧 Questions? Reach out to Scott: scott@huttobible.com 🎁 Partner with our Ministry: https://huttobible.churchcenter.com/giving/to/go-pastor-support 📩 Get Ministry Updates: https://scott-purcell.epistle.org/subscribeCREDITS & LEGAL The Lexham English Bible is used by permission. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. Music: "Be The Hero" by Pumpupthemind via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0).Keywords: bible in a year, daily bible reading, Numbers 17, Numbers 18, Luke 5, Psalm 37, Aaron's rod, budding staff, Levi the tax collector, Jesus heals the paralytic, forgiveness of sins, daily devotional, audio bible.
