Jul 10, 2019 the book of numbers tells the story of how and why the israelites wandered through the wilderness for 40 years on their way to the promised land. But those who study the book may be surprised to discover it teaches many spiritual. Numbers 2 new international version niv the arrangement of the tribal camps. It is a reminder to the believer that even though he has been freed from the bondage of sin egypt, there is still a spiritual battle to be fought in daily life the. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. Learning contentment in a culture of more spoelstra, melissa on. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. It is one of the great ironies of scripture that the generation that saw gods works most vividly became the epitome of those who refuse to.
Learning contentment in a culture of more is a theme that resonates with each of us the message and lessons contained within this study could not be more timely or relevant. Numbers bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The arrangement of the tribal camps the lord said to moses and aaron. Apr 24, 2020 bible coloring color by number is a color by number game with a rich gallery of christian coloring pages. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. Its a book of history that records many of gods miraculous deeds as the israelites wandered in the wilderness. The book draws its name from the census made of the people, a necessary step toward their organization and future government. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. Just explore the gallery of biblerelated pictures, lord,jesus,disciple,choose a lovely one, and color it by the numbers to bring it to life. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a.
Numbers 2 the arrangement of the tribal camps bible. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. The book of numbers is the story of these two generations. And most importantly, the book offers a powerful testimony of gods patience and grace through both the rebellious and the obedient generations of his people. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the. Its a book of history that records many of gods miraculous deeds as the israelites wandered. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Introduction from the niv study bible go to numbers title the english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in chs. The book of numbers recounts the israelites wilderness wanderings on their way to the promised land. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers. It is a bridge between the giving of the law in exodus and leviticus with the entering of the promised land in deuteronomy and joshua. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture.
They contain gods instructions about how his people should live. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Bible coloring paint by number, free bible games apps. The second episode of the bible series on the history channel focuses on the events of exodus through joshua that means numbers is tucked in there, too. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of numbers in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The book of numbers, called arithmoi meaning arithmetic in the septuagint, gets its name from the census in chapters 1 and 26.
The book of numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses taken of the hebrew people, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the wilderness chaps. Once again its name is derived from the septuagint via the vulgate. The book of numbers tells the story of how and why the israelites wandered through the wilderness for 40 years on their way to the promised. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the land. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists found in chs. The book of numbers contains a lot more than a census of the israelites.
The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. The second took place at the end of the 40 years in the wilderness as the nation was preparing to finally enter the promised land. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses.
The book of numbers tells the story of how and why the israelites wandered through the wilderness for 40 years on their way to the promised land. A bible study tool for people of all ages who want to stay connected with god and jesus through. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land.
The bible book of numbers, chapter 1 bible explained. Bible coloring paint by number, free bible games apps on. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of numbers, taking the student through selected portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The book of numbers derives its name from the account of the two censuses taken of the hebrew people, one near the beginning and the other toward the end of the journey in the.
But those who study the book may be surprised to discover it teaches many spiritual principles and lessons. Their connections and patterns, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. They had to volunteer to work in the service of the tabernacle from age 30 to 50 or they could not work. But numbers and the rest of the pentateuch were cast in the form of a unified, fivevolume book sometime between the days of joshua and the elders of israel josh. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. The request of zelophehads daughtersthen came the daughters of zelophehad the son of hepher, the son of gilead, the son of. Study numbers using the geneva study bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers. In fact, the book is traditionally called numbers because it is divided into parts around the two censuses numberings of these two generations.
In the hebrew bible the book is referred to by a hebrew phrase in the first verse. The connections and patterns of numerals, when we search. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers with. You will recall that in genesis, the first book of the pentateuch, we have the creation and fall of man and many beginnings. The book of numbers continues the history of the people of israel after they escaped from egypt, and it tells what happened during the forty years when the israelites lived in the desert on their journey from mount sinai to canaan, this book is named numbers because it begins with moses counting the israelites to find out the number of people in each of israels twelve tribes. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. For instance, if they decided to labor at age 52, they were no longer qualified to work. Bible class book on numbers david padfield numbers, moses, old testament, bible class, workbook, study guide, israel, youth group, sunday school. The idea that the lord spoke to moses is repeated more than 150 times and more than 20 different ways in numbers. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The book of numbers the new revised standard translation of this epic road trip. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. This study includes closeup examinations of aaron, caleb, joshua, balaam and balak, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as complaints and rebellion and following gods law. Numbers chapter 4 summary concerns the duties of the levite family and clan. Study guide for numbers 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The israelites disobedience and lack of faith caused god to make them wander in the desert until all the people of that generation had diedwith a few important exceptions. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back. Feb 05, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Numbers 2 the arrangement of the tribal camps bible gateway. When we are in the wilderness, we are tempted to launch a hundred different schemes and plans to escape.
Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible. Aug 01, 2017 numbers womens bible study leader kit. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require in depth bible study. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. The israelites are to camp around the tent of meeting some distance from it, each of them under their standard and holding the. Bible coloring color by number is a color by number game with a rich gallery of christian coloring pages. The first five books of the bible, called the pentateuch since pentateuch means five books, were written by moses. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient. Read a brief overview of numbers and download bible study questions to help you read through this. This chapter is that simple, it is about the jobs performed by the levites for the house of aaron in the tabernacle.
Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. Types and shadows in numbers jesus is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. An essential key to understanding the design of gods word is through the meaning of biblical numbers. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of the older generation dt 1. An essential key to understanding gods word and its design is through the meaning of biblical numbers. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of numbers, taking the student through selected portions of this old testament book with. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down. The number seven is also the most common in biblical prophecy, occurring 42 times in daniel and revelation alone. The chapter concludes with the census of the tribe. Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. Intro to numbers biblica the international bible society. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a.