People are emboldened to complain against Moses' leadership, to reject God's vision, and now even to plan a return route to Egypt. Moses and Aaron fall face down in front of the Israelite assembly. Strange leadership by today's standards, but demonstrating humility.
Rebels suffer consequences, but the faithful follow what they perceive as God's plan. The Israelis receive orders for yet another sacrifice -- this one for when they begin to live in the land they are destined to inhabit. Does the order inspire hope?
What sacrifice does God command of me later--when I have followed God's plan to the best of my ability?
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