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Numbers 15 · Grade 5

Fringes, Forgiveness, and a High Hand

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Numbers 15 follows the failure at Kadesh with a quiet message of hope. Its laws begin, When you have come into the land of your habitations, which I give to you. The generation that refused would die, but God's promise to the nation stood firm. The offerings included measured portions of fine flour, oil, and wine. God also declared, One law and one ordinance shall be for you and for the stranger who lives as a foreigner with you.

The chapter distinguishes two kinds of sin. For sins committed unwittingly, the priest made atonement and the person was forgiven. But the one who did anything with a high hand, meaning in open defiance, blasphemed Yahweh and was to be cut off, because he had despised Yahweh's word. The account of the man gathering sticks on the Sabbath illustrates this. Moses waited for God's word, and God commanded that he be put to death. It is a sober reminder that God is holy.

Finally God commanded fringes on the borders of garments with a cord of blue, so that you may remember and do all my commandments, and be holy to your God. Jesus Himself wore such a garment, and people touched its fringe for healing (Matthew 9:20; 14:36). In Christ, God writes His law on our hearts. He gives us a reminder within, through His Spirit.

Show What You Know

  1. How do the opening words of Numbers 15 show hope?

  2. What did God say about the stranger?

  3. What does sinning with a high hand mean?

  4. What did Moses do before the man was judged?

  5. How do the Gospels connect to the fringe?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Unintentional sin.
  2. One law for Israelite and ____.

Down

  1. Worn on the corners of clothes.
  2. The cord was ____.
  3. Tassels helped them ____.
  4. Offerings for when they reached the ____.

Think About It

  1. What helps you remember God's commands when you are tempted?

  2. How is God's mercy shown even in a chapter with hard parts?

Memory Verse

I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am Yahweh your God.”

Numbers 15:41 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me remember You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How do the tassels show God wants us to remember Him daily?
  • What reminders could help you obey God this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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