Numbers 16:46
Moses said to Aaron, "Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 16:46?

2. How does Numbers 16:46 demonstrate the importance of intercessory prayer in crises?

3. What role does Aaron play in stopping the plague, according to Numbers 16:46?

4. How can we apply Aaron's example of obedience in our daily spiritual lives?

5. What does Numbers 16:46 teach about God's response to sin and repentance?

6. How does this verse connect to Christ's role as our intercessor and mediator?

7. Why did Moses instruct Aaron to use incense to stop the plague in Numbers 16:46?

8. How does Numbers 16:46 demonstrate the power of intercession?

9. What does Numbers 16:46 reveal about God's judgment and mercy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 16?

11. Why did Korah rebel against Moses and Aaron?

12. In Exodus 30:12–16, how plausible is it that collecting a ransom offering prevented plagues, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence for such a practice?

13. Who was Abiram in the Bible?

14. 1 Samuel 5:6 – Is there any scientific or medical basis for the tumors supposedly afflicting the Philistines?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the role of Moses and Aaron as intercessors in Numbers 16:46 inspire you to intercede for others in your life?

2. In what ways does the event of the plague in Numbers 16 highlight the seriousness of sin and its consequences?

3. How can Aaron's obedience to Moses' instructions serve as a model for our own obedience to God's commands?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's mercy in the midst of His justice. How did that experience shape your understanding of His character?

5. How can the symbolism of the altar and incense in this passage enhance your personal prayer life and relationship with God?1. What does Korah's rebellion teach us about the danger of questioning God's chosen authority?

2. How do Moses' actions reflect his leadership and faith when faced with opposition?

3. Why do you think the followers of Korah were so quick to challenge Moses and Aaron's authority?

4. How did Moses respond to the false accusations against him? How can we apply this to our lives when faced with false accusations?

5. In what ways does God demonstrate His holiness and sovereignty in this chapter?

6. How does the role of intercession by Moses and Aaron resonate with Christ's intercession for us?

7. How does the sudden judgment of God reflect on His nature, specifically His intolerance for sin and rebellion?

8. What lessons can be drawn from the punishment of Korah and his followers?

9. How does Numbers 16 shape our understanding of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands?

10. How does God's command to turn the censers into a covering for the altar symbolize the consequences of rebellion?

11. What do we learn about the collective responsibility and impact of individual actions on a community from the plague incident?

12. How should we handle situations when we feel leaders are misusing their authority?

13. How can we discern whether our questioning of authority is justified or a form of rebellion?

14. How can we balance the line between rightful questioning and sinful challenging of God's order in our lives?

15. What steps can we take to ensure we are not swept up in collective disobedience or rebellion like the Israelites?

16. Why is it important to respond swiftly and decisively when we realize we have sinned, as Aaron did when he made atonement during the plague?

17. How can we cultivate a heart of intercession for others, like Moses and Aaron demonstrated?

18. How can we apply the lessons of Numbers 16 in dealing with discord and division in our modern day churches?

19. How does this chapter inform your understanding of God's justice and mercy?

20. How does the narrative of Numbers 16 inspire you to remain faithful even when you are faced with opposition or challenges in your life?

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