Numbers 20:4-5: A warning for us, we see the Israelites again blaming Moses and Aaron because the wilderness was not like the fruitful land because of a water shortage. Also in sense was accusing Jehovah did not know how to take care of his people. So, the question for us; will we be complainers when the new system comes because it not like we thought it should be or will we wait on Jehovah. (Ps 37:7; 42;11; 106:13; 130:5, 7; Ge 49:18; Mic 7:7)  

Numbers 20:10-12: We need to try to control our anger because this could lead to bad consequences. As we see here because of this rebellious nation Moses and Aaron lost out in entering the promise land and eventually die. We to can lose out of in entering the promise paradise and to live forever if we do not control our anger and not doing Jehovah’s will. (Pr 2:21-22; Ps 37:9-10; 106:32-33; Eph 4:22, 24; Col 3:9-10; Gal 5:22-23)   

Numbers 20:12: Jehovah is a God of justice and impartially. We see that Moses did not follow the instructions on get water out of rock and fail to give glory to Jehovah for the water. Some may feel that it wasn’t Moses fault because of Israelites hard headiness. As Luke 12:48 “the one who was put in charge of much will have more than usual demanded of him.” So Jehovah was fair in his judgment by give him the same judgment that all the other Israelites who disobey him that wouldn’t enter the promise land. Also Jehovah still spoke highly of Moses in Heb 11 showing Jehovah will not forget Moses when it time of the resurrection because of his faith. (Heb 11:23-27; De 32:4; Ps 33:25; Jas 3:28)

Numbers 20:14-21: Edom is another name for Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, so they were  closely related. Life can be pleasant when members of a family deeply care about one another, yet we see this was not so here. We see here Edomites hate their brother and want them to die, maybe because they did not follow Jehovah or jealousies set in because he was the firstborn. Yet Jehovah told the Israelites at De 23:7 “You must not hate an Edomite, for he is your brother.) Yes, may we learn to love others, even those who may hate us. (1Jo 4:7-8; Mt 5:43-44; Ro 12:20; Pr 25:21-22)   

Numbers 21:1-3: Jehovah knows how to save his people, as we see here when the Canaan attacks his people, Jehovah step end help them to defeated the Canaan. There is no army and  powers on earth that can stop Jehovah from accomplish his will. This is why we need to put our trust and faith in the one that has shown over and over he can save his people. We can do this by doing his will and we will see the day then there is no more war. (Pr 2:21-22; Ps 37:9-10, 34; Isa 33:22; 12:2; Zep 3:17; De 20:4; Mt 7:21-23; 1Jo 2:17)    

Numbers 21:4-5: Imperfect humans can lose their appreciation for things that become a routine part of life; even as we see here was a reflection of Jehovah’s love for the Israelites. Their example, therefore, serves for us a warning to not lose appreciation for his provisions.   One way we can do this is by never allowing Bible teachings or the provisions we receive through the faithful and discreet slave class to become ordinary, or commonplace. Once we start to take Jehovah’s gifts for granted or become bored with them, our relationship with him could begins to cool off. (1Co 10:11; Ro 15:4; Mt 4:45; 24:12; 2Ti 3:1,4-5)

Numbers 21:5-8: There are consequences for those who make bad decisions. Like those who drink and drive when drunk can kill or cause great harm to themselves or other. Jehovah’s the great judge has made it known to those who stay on the spacious road can only lead to destruction. That is why it is important to learn about Jehovah will and then do it if we want life. (Mt 7:13-14; Acts 14:22; 1Pe 4:18; Lu 13:24; Isa 55:6; Pr 2:21-22 )     

Numbers 21:14-15: The Scriptures refer to various books that the Bible writers used as source material. (Joshua 10:12, 13; 1 Kings 11:41; 14:19, 29)  “The book of the Wars of Jehovah” was such a writing and contained a historical account of the wars of Jehovah’s people. The book of the Wars of Jehovah, seem to have been existing documents that were not inspired, and because of that Jehovah did not see to their preservation.

Numbers 21:21-35: Nations started to fall all because of Jehovah and because the Israelites were listing and doing what Jehovah told them to do. Likewise today, we need to listen and follow what Jehovah tell us to do from his Word, which we can be sure Jehovah will bless us in this life or the next that will come. (Heb 11:6; Isa 2:2-4; Pr 10:6-7; 28:20 )