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Numbers 19:1-10

Bryan Schneider

Numbers 19:1-10

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Laws of Purification

19 Now the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, 2 “This is the ordinance of the law which the Lord has commanded, saying: ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a yoke has never come. 3 You shall give it to Eleazar the priest, that he may take it outside the camp, and it shall be slaughtered before him; 4 and Eleazar the priest shall take some of its blood with his finger, and sprinkle some of its blood seven times directly in front of the tabernacle of meeting. 5 Then the heifer shall be burned in his sight: its hide, its flesh, its blood, and its offal shall be burned. 6 And the priest shall take cedar wood and hyssop and scarlet, and cast them into the midst of the fire burning the heifer. 7 Then the priest shall wash his clothes, he shall bathe in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp; the priest shall be unclean until evening. 8 And the one who burns it shall wash his clothes in water, bathe in water, and shall be unclean until evening. 9 Then a man who is clean shall gather up the ashes of the heifer, and store them outside the camp in a clean place; and they shall be kept for the congregation of the children of Israel for the water of purification; it is for purifying from sin. 10 And the one who gathers the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until evening. It shall be a statute forever to the children of Israel and to the stranger who dwells among them.

The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Nu 19:1–10.

Bible Study Content: Numbers Chapter 19

  • Topic Overview: The chapter deals with the laws regarding the red heifer and the purification process for the Israelites, focusing on cleanliness laws and the duties of priests and Levites.

  • Key Verses and Concepts:

    • A red heifer without blemish is to be offered as a sacrifice to facilitate purification from sin.

    • The entire process, from the sacrifice to the handling of ashes, is detailed, emphasizing the uncleanliness of those involved and the purification it brings.

    • The significance of these rituals in pointing towards the need for a perfect sacrifice, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, is discussed.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Understanding the Text: The hosts explore what the passage is about, including the specifics of the sacrifice and the symbolism behind the red heifer.

  2. Application: They discuss how the Old Testament sacrifices point towards Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for sin, highlighting the importance of looking to Jesus for purification and atonement.

  3. Personal Reflection: The hosts encourage viewers to reflect on Jesus’ role as the perfect sacrifice and how believers are cleansed from sin through Him.

Conclusion

  • The episode closes with a prayer, focusing on Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice and the source of purification from sin.

  • The hosts express a desire for viewers to grow in faith and love for Jesus, reminding them of the significance of these Old Testament rituals in understanding Christ’s sacrifice.