Daily Readings in the Bible Numbers 18-20

Numbers chapter 20 is a sobering chapter. It includes the death of Miriam and Aaron, and the failure of Moses.

Rest is a significant theme in the Old Testament. The Lord rested after His creative activity (Gen. 2:2). The Sabbath was to be a day of rest (Ex. 31:15). The Promised Land was to have rest every seventh year (Lev. 25:4). Consequently, rest was tied to the promises of God with Israel.

Rest finds it true fulfillment in the New Testament. Jesus promises rest to the weary (Mt....