Get a Grip—On the Bible
A Study Guide: Genesis through Ruth
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The Budding of Aaron’s Staff - Numbers 17:1-13
The Israelites were still mad at Moses and Aaron. So the LORD instructed Moses to have the leader of each tribe bring their staff to him.
The name of each leader was placed on his personal staff. Aaron’s name was placed on the staff from the tribe of Levi. The staffs were placed in the Tent of Meeting in front of the Testimony.
Then, Moses told them that God would make the staff of His chosen leader to bloom and, then, God expected the rebellions to end.
The next day, when Moses entered the Tent to check on the condition of each staff, Moses had a surprise. He brought all of the staffs out for the people to see for themselves. Not only had Aaron’s staff budded, it had blossomed and produced almonds!
Each man, except Aaron, then took back his own staff.
The LORD told Moses to put Aaron’s staff in front of the Testimony, to be kept there as a sign against rebellion.
Ultimately, the staff was placed in the Ark of the Covenant, along with the two tablets with the Ten Commandments on them and a jar of manna.
Contents of the Ark of the Covenant:
• The Ten Commandments Exodus 25:16, 21
• Aaron’s rod. Numbers 17:10
• A jar of manna. Exodus 16:31-34.
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Did you ever start to read the Bible and then give up? If so, this Get a Grip approach could help you get into the Word with confidence.
Get a Grip—on the Bible is designed to provide enough information to help you familiarize yourself with each book but not so much that you get overwhelmed. For each book covered, author Jerry L. Burton discusses who wrote it, why and when it was written, and the intended audience. He also explores the culture and history of the time, offering additional context. He also shares a few key narratives in a storytelling format, exploring key doctrines that appear consistently throughout the Bible. Using this method, you’ll soon have confidence in your ability to study and understand God’s Word.
Formatted for use by Sunday school classes, small-group Bible studies, and individuals, this study guide presents a comfortable way of learning the basics of the Bible.
About the Author
Jerry L. Burton, PhD, Church Administration, is a retired USAF officer, business executive, and teacher who contributes articles to science journals. He is also an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, a calling from which he will never retire. His greatest passion is sharing the Word of God with others. He lives with his wife, Laura Burton, PhD, also a passionate Christian and academician, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.