Week 5: The Failure of Israel on the way to Moab Objective:  Moses' error at Kadesh and the the Lord punishes him  Aaron dies  The people complain and the Lord punishes them  Moses intercedes for the people and makes the bronze serpent  Sihon and Og are defeated  Balak and Balam Resources: Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary Catena Bible Commentary Reading: Numbers 20: All Numbers 21: All Numbers 22: All Numbers 23: 1-12 Numbers 24: Skip Numbers 25: Skip Key verse(s): "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” Numbers 20:12 Comments: Discuss the sin of complaining  Discuss the bronze serpent as a symbol of the Cross  Discuss the story of Balaam briefly - no need to read the full prophecy  Review/recap questions: **Servant may add more questions Describe the consequences for Moses and Aaron because they did not do exactly as the Lord had instructed them to do. How was the High priest position transferred from Aaron to Eleazar?  Why was Moses punished so harshly? Why did the Israelites call themselves the brother of Edom? Give proof that the people realized that the fiery serpent was a punishment for their sins? What did they ask Moses to do? What message was sent to Sihon, King of the Amorites?  What does the bronze serpent represent? Give verses in the New Testament that supports your answer. How do the events with the Amorites compare with those of Edom in chapter 20? How do we know the Moabites were afraid of Israel? Give verse. God told Balaam not to go with Balak’s messengers. What reason did He give? What does the fact the donkey could see the Angel of the Lord before Balaam tells you about Balaam? Since the Lord told Balaam to go with the messengers, why was He angry with him? Homework: **Servant may add more questions   Name the place in which Miriam was buried. a) Goshen b) Desert of Zin c) Canaan d) Gilead Why did the people quarrel with Moses and Aaron? a) no food b) no water c) no rest d) no fun To make the rock pour out its water, what should Moses have done? What was Edom’s response when the Israelites requested to pass through the edge of their Territory? State the name of the place where the Israelites completely destroyed the Canaanites. a) Mount Horeb b) Desert of Zin c) Hormah d) Kadesh What was the Lord’s response to the Israelites grumbling against Moses and Aaron? a) lightening and fire b) venomous snakes c) plagues d) hail The bronze snake was utilized for what? State what the Lord said to Moses at the well in Beer. Balak summoned ____________ to put a curse on the Israelites. An Angel of the Lord standing in the middle of the road was seen by whom? a) Balaam b) a donkey c) 2 servants d) Moses and Aaron  Why did Balaam's donkey turn aside and go into the field? What did Balaam do when he saw the angel?