Unstrange Fire | Pastor Jamie Self

In Unstrange Fire, Pastor Jamie Self walks through the dramatic story of Korah’s rebellion in Numbers 16, highlighting the Israelites’ defiance against God’s appointed leadership and their failure to obey His covenant. God's holy judgment is swift and severe, but His gracious provision through a high priest who intercedes on behalf of the people foreshadows the work of Jesus Christ. Believers are not only saved by Christ's intercession but are also called to live as a royal priesthood, interceding for others and actively proclaiming God's mercy in everyday life.

Discussion Questions for Community Group
1. When have you found yourself complaining or feeling overlooked by God, even though He has been faithful to you?What does your grumbling reveal about what you believe God owes you or what you may have forgotten about His provision?How might practicing gratitude this week shift your mindset and influence your relationships?

2. Are there areas of your life where you have resisted God’s leadership or design because you wanted control or recognition?What does that struggle reveal about your trust in God’s character?How can we encourage each other to submit to His ways even when they feel hard or humbling?

3. Is there someone in your life who is currently walking apart from Jesus, and might God be calling you to stand in the gap for them?What would it look like for you to intercede, pursue, or love that person in a sacrificial and Christ-like way?How can our group support and pray for you as you move toward them with gospel hope?

Key Words and Phrases
Korah’s rebellion
Strange fire in the Bible
God’s judgment and mercy
Numbers 16 sermon
Aaron and the incense
Jesus our high priest
Royal priesthood
Intercession and prayer
Gratitude vs. grumbling
Gospel transformation
Standing in the gap
Church leadership and humility
Old Testament foreshadowing of Jesus
God's wrath and provision
Believers as mediators

Scripture References
Numbers 16 – Korah’s rebellion, judgment, and intercession
Exodus 19:4–6 – God’s covenant promise to make Israel a kingdom of priests
Leviticus 10:1–3 – Nadab and Abihu offering unauthorized (strange) fire
1 Peter 2:9 – Believers as a chosen race and royal priesthood
Hebrews 4:14–16; 7:23–28 – Jesus as the superior high priest and mediator