Numbers - Chapter-17

Chapter Summary

Aaron's rod that budded.

According to verses 1-5, the Lord instructed Moses to select a staff from each tribe so He could choose one man from among them. Why is it God's prerogative to choose His leaders?
Why would the Lord have each staff placed in front of the tent of meeting (cf. verse 4)? What is special about a place where the Lord meets with us?
What was the purpose of this process (cf. verse 5)? How have you seen God work for the benefit of His people?
Why is complaining such a destructive habit? In what ways have you seen complaining make a situation worse?
In verses 6-7, Moses obeys the Lord's commands. Do you believe obedience is easy or difficult? Why?
How could Aaron's staff—and only Aaron's staff—have sprouted overnight? What is something that has happened to you that could only have been God's doing?
In verse 9, Moses "brought out all the staffs from the Lord's presence to all the Israelites" (CSB), including Aaron's staff. Do you believe seeing Aaron's staff increased the faith of the Israelites? Why or why not?
According to verse 10, why was Aaron's staff placed where people could see it? Why do we need to be reminded that God is working in our lives?
What would happen to the people if they kept complaining? What does complaining against the Lord say about a person's view of Him?
What was the reaction of the people in verses 12-13? Why were the people unable to see God's mercy?