A direct rebellion against God’s appointed leadership, and a judgment so dramatic it leaves no doubt who the Lord has chosen. Korah, along with 250 leaders of renown, rises up against Moses and Aaron, claiming that “all the congregation is holy” and accusing Moses of exalting himself. The issue isn’t Moses’ ego. It’s the people’s refusal to accept God’s authority and God’s choices.
Sermon Notes
Numbers 16:1 – 3 Korah & 250 others rebel against Moses and Aaron
Numbers 16:4 – 7 Moses tells Korah God will make His choice of them
Numbers 16:8 - 11 Moses tells Korah wasn’t enough that God was using them
Numbers 16:12 – 14 Moses summons those who were apart of the rebellion but had not come to him, but they refuse
Numbers 16:15 Moses asks God not to regard Korah
Numbers 16:16 –19 Moses tells Korah how the test of God’s choosing will take place
Numbers 16:20 & 21 God tells Moses to separate from the people because He is going to destroy them
Numbers 16:22 Moses intercedes for the people
Numbers 16:23 – 30 God tells Moses to tell the people to separate themselves from those who rebelled
Numbers 16:31 – 35 God judges the rebellious by the ground opening up and shallowing them alive
Numbers 16:36 – 40 God tells Moses to use the censors of the rebellious, which is holy for a different holy purpose, but also used as a reminder
This message is both a warning and a call to faithfulness:
- Don’t challenge what God has established.
- Don’t despise the ministry God has given you.
- Serve with full commitment, regardless of the “size” of your role—because God assigned it.
