# Why Does God Count Israel? (D’rash on Bamidbar)

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Podcast: [Two Messianic Jews](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-messianic-jews-682244)
Published: 2026-05-15T22:23:09+00:00
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## Resource

Enjoy this short d’rash on this week’s parsha, Bamidbar (Numbers 1.1–4.20), as we explore why God counts Israel and what it reveals about how He sees His people.Shabbat shalom!To support: twomessianicjews.com/donateYou can also listen on YouTube Follow us on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram

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