{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Numbers 19-21 :: Snakes, Sorrow, and Second Chances","description":"In this episode of OOBT, we walk with Israel through some of the hardest moments in their wilderness journey \u2014 and we see how every scene whispers of Jesus.   Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll hear:   A strange ritual with a red heifer \u2014 What\u2019s up with ashes and cleansing? And how does it connect to Jesus purifying us from death?   Moses\u2019 heartbreaking mistake \u2014 He strikes the rock in frustration instead of speaking to it \u2014 and the consequence? He can\u2019t enter the Promised Land.   A family rejection from Edom \u2014 Israel asks to pass through peacefully. Edom, their \u201cbrother nation,\u201d says no. What do we do when even family lets us down?   Poisonous serpents and the bronze snake \u2014 The people complain. Serpents strike. But God provides healing through something strange: a bronze snake lifted high. Spoiler: Jesus says this moment was always about Him (see John 3:14).   And the surprise ending? \u2014 Moses does enter the Promised Land\u2014on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17, Mark 9). He stands beside Jesus in glory. Grace has the final word.   So even when we fail, even when the road is long, God doesn\u2019t give up on His people. The Rock was struck for us. The Son was lifted up. And when we look to Him \u2014 we live.   That\u2019s so good, friends. So very good. Be sure to listen in for all this and so much more!   For the full episode show notes, please go to https:\/\/mfahring.com\/numbers-19-21\/ ","author_name":"Open Our Bibles Together with MFahring","author_url":"https:\/\/mfahring.com\/show-notes\/","html":"