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Numbers 17 · Grade 4

A Dead Stick Comes Alive

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The people still questioned whether God had chosen Aaron. So God gave a test that no person could fake. Each tribal leader brought a rod, a dry wooden staff, with his name written on it. Aaron's name was on the rod for Levi.

Moses placed the twelve rods in the Tent of the Testimony before the covenant. God promised that the rod of the man He chose would bud. The next morning, Aaron's rod had not only budded but blossomed and produced ripe almonds, all overnight.

God told Moses to keep Aaron's rod before the covenant as a sign against rebellion. Hebrews 9:4 later mentions Aaron's rod that budded as kept in the ark. God settled the question by giving life to something dead. Only God can do that.

Show What You Know

  1. Why was this a test no person could fake?

  2. Whose name was on Levi's rod?

  3. What appeared on Aaron's rod?

  4. What does Hebrews 9:4 mention?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

budrodAarontwelveGod
  1. The people still questioned whether God had chosen .
  2. So gave a test that no person could fake.
  3. Each tribal leader brought a , a dry wooden staff, with his name written on it.
  4. Moses placed the rods in the Tent of the Testimony before the covenant.
  5. God promised that the rod of the man He chose would .

Think About It

  1. How does God show He is in charge in your life?

  2. What is something that seemed dead or hopeless that God could bring to life?

Memory Verse

“On the next day, Moses went into the Tent of the Testimony; and behold, Aaron’s rod for the house of Levi had sprouted, budded, produced blossoms, and bore ripe almonds.”

Numbers 17:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your power. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did this sign show God's patience?
  • Some Christians see the budding rod as a picture of new life. What might it remind us of?

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