Numbers 21:4-9
Year B
Even though we must always keep the narrative of God’s grace, mercy and providence front and center in our proclamation, these verses will not let us ignore the fact that God has had it with the Israelites. To tell the truth, this is not the first time.
Turn back to Numbers 11, 14 or 20. Complaint upon complaint upon complaint kindles God’s anger. The Israelites complain about water, so God provides water....
