Blooms
- Venus Jackson
- Mar 3
- 3 min read
Upcoming week (03/3/26) Numbers Ch.18 Next week (3/10/26) Luke Ch.21 |
Discussion Questions for Numbers Chapter 18 - 03/3/2026
Why do you think the Israelites could not inherit anything from the Israelites?
Are our churches set up similar to this now?
Recap from Numbers 17 2/24/2026
We have been stewing over Book of Numbers 17 for a few weeks, which is ironic because it is one of the shortest chapters.
One of the best ways to get a point across is through presentation. In children’s ministry, if we want to keep the attention of 65 wiggling, independent individuals who would rather be shooting mini basketballs or stacking cups, we make the lesson visual. We present it in a way they can see.
In chapter 17, I think that’s exactly what God did.
In verses 1–5, God instructed the leaders of each tribe to bring their staffs, write their names on them, and place them before the Tent of Meeting overnight. God was going to make something clear.
Did He need all night to decide who would lead?
No. Long before the rebellions, God had already chosen Aaron back in Book of Exodus 28:1.
But God wasn’t deciding — He was demonstrating.
He made His point in a way that everyone could see and understand, so there would be no more confusion, no more rebellion, and hopefully no more unnecessary loss of life (v.8).
And what a presentation it was.
After being placed before the Tent of Meeting overnight, the staff:
“had not only sprouted but had budded, blossomed, and produced almonds.” (v.8)
A dead stick produced life. Not just a bud — but full blossoms and mature almonds.
Why almonds?
Almond trees are known for being the first to bloom in late winter in Israel. They signal that spring is coming — that a new season has begun.
So Aaron’s staff blooming wasn’t random. It was a sign. A visual declaration. A new season. God had established His order, and He was moving His people forward.
After the chaos, the rebellion, the fear, and the consequences, God gave them something living to look at instead of something dying.
This wasn’t just about leadership. It was about preservation. It was about clarity. It was about mercy.
So how does this apply to us?
When our minds feel crowded with turmoil…
When our ministries feel out of control…
When everything seems noisy and uncertain…
We place it before God.
Just as the staffs were laid before the Tent of Meeting, we lay our concerns before Him — and trust Him to make clear what needs to bloom.
Sometimes God’s answer is not loud correction.
Sometimes it’s a quiet, undeniable demonstration.
And sometimes, what He brings forth from what looked lifeless is the very thing that saves us.
Prayer Requests
Frances
Continued healing
Job accomodations
Sammantra
Waiting for Covid loans court decision
Continued healing of her son's ankle
Sandra
God's continued protection over her family as her and her husband teach small group
Taz
PhD acceptance from the school of best choice
Karen
Healing in knee
Renee
Prayer answered and returning to Georgia
Workout!
A low impact GrowWIthJo workout!
No weights required
Trail Walk
Saturday
Date: TBA
Sandy Creek Park
Time: TBA
Potluck Tuesday was also a suggestion from last semester. Anyone interested in doing a Potluck once a month? Open to suggestions on an ideal day and time we can do this.
Health goals
Pray and think about the goals that God has for your life. He has many, but one of the areas we concentrate on in Walk and Talk is our health. How do you think God wants us to care for ourselves? What steps are we taking to be the best person we can be?
See you Tuesday!!
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