1. And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, / 2. This {is} the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein {is} no blemish, {and} upon which never came yoke: →

Hey, this week on Numbers 19, God gave Moses some more rules and regulations to follow, like you do. First up, God commands the people of Israel to obtain a red heifer, which is apparently an important deal. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Numbers 19? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this is where God gives the Israelites instructions on how to cleanse themselves and their belongings after a person has died. This is known as the “water of separation” or “water of purification” and is made from ashes of a red heifer. →

Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible, and I'd like to give you a quick summary of Numbers 19. Alex Trebek: Oh, uh, that's ... lovely. (sighs) Alright, go ahead then. →

Listen up, maggots! This is Numbers 19 and it's all about a red heifer. This heifer is unblemished, has no defects, and has never been yoked or worked. The LORD commands the Israelites to sacrifice this heifer and burn it, and then take the ashes of the heifer and mix them with spring water. →

Batman: Holy Herbs, Robin! It looks like this chapter of the Bible is all about purification. Robin: Gosh, Batman, I didn't know you could be purified by herbs. Batman: Indeed, Robin. The Lord instructs Moses to take a red heifer without defect, slaughter it and sprinkle its blood seven times towards the tent of meeting. →

Listen, Jack, here's the deal. In Numbers 19, God gives us the instructions for cleansing ourselves and our possessions if we come into contact with something unclean. Literally, my father used to say that if you want to stay healthy and clean, you've got to follow these rules. →

In Numbers 19, we see the tremendous power of God, believe me. He gives the people of Israel a very, very special set of instructions to help purify them from any kind of contamination, and they follow them to the letter. →

Peter: Alright, so in Numbers 19, we're talking about the laws of purification after being in contact with a dead body. Brian: Yeah, and it's a real bummer. I mean, why do we have to go through all this just to be clean again? →