Story 19 • Numbers 16

You’re Not the Boss of Me



Discussion Questions

Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}


  1. Whom did God choose to lead his people out of Egypt and through the wilderness? Whom did he choose to offer sacrifices as the high priest? Did the people think Moses and Aaron were good leaders? How does this show that the Israelites don’t trust God?
    Takeaway
    Trusting God includes trusting his plan and the people he chooses to carry it out.
  2. How did God react to the Israelites rejecting Moses and Aaron as his chosen leaders? What did he do?
    Takeaway
    God will judge those who reject his plans and the people who he has chosen to carry them out.
  3. How did Aaron save the people? How are Jesus and Aaron alike? How is Jesus greater?
    Takeaway
    Jesus is greater than Aaron; he perfectly atoned for our sins with his life.

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