February 17, 2026 | Numbers 11-13

In today's reading, the Israelites grumble and sin, bringing fire, manna, conflict between Moses and the Lord, the Spirit to spread, quail, plague, and death. Even Miriam and Aaron fall into sin before the spies make their report and the people again reject the Lord.Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe