When we read about being made clean, we must look beyond what we read in the Old Testament – “the sprinkling of the blood of a red cow that is perfect with no defects” (19:2-4). We must look on to the New Testament where we read of “the blood of Jesus who cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).

Jesus Christ is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).

Neither Moses nor Aaron were to enter the land, promised by God to His people (20:12, 24). This is a reminder to us that we cannot presume upon God’s continued blessing. The fact that he has blessed us in the past does not mean that He will always bless us. We can lose out on His blessing. The blessing of God is to be treasured. It is not to be taken lightly.

Numbers 19:1