Milgrom suggests that the greek and vulgate titles. While many christians may have given up on reading through the ot by the time they get to leviticus and numbers, perseverance is vital. Carrying forward brilliantly the pattern established by barclays new testament series, the daily study bible has been extended to cover the entire old testament as well. The book of numbers narrates the journey of the israelites through the wilderness, from mt. Sinai to the border of canaan at the brink of the jordan river. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses.
Outline of the book with questions for each section. Perhaps it would be best to think of numbers as being a link or a channel connecting the amazing events of the exodus story to the conquest in canaan. The greek title in the translation of the ot lxx was arithmoi ariqmoi emphasizing the lists of numbers recorded in the book 14. The book of numbers contains a lot more than a census of the israelites. Bible class book on numbers david padfield numbers, moses, old testament, bible class, workbook, study guide, israel, youth group, sunday school. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. The book of numbers reveals how the children of israel became prepared, and went to various trials, and how they were sinful in not trusting the lord. The book of numbers, called arithmoi meaning arithmetic in the septuagint, gets its name from the census in chapters 1 and 26. An essential key to understanding gods word and its design is through the meaning of biblical numbers.
Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out. There are numerous spiritual lessons to be learned from the fourth book of the old testament. The idea that the lord spoke to moses is repeated more than 150 times and more than 20 different ways in numbers. Numbers classic bible study guide pdf book manual free. Paul tells us we must learn from the wrong choices of gods people in the past. Study guide for numbers 7 blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. The number seven is also the most common in biblical prophecy, occurring 42 times in daniel and revelation alone.
Numbers a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction willderness is the first hebrew word in the book of numbers, and it aptly expresses the spiritual teachings which underlie that strange history. Learning contentment in a culture of more spoelstra, melissa on. Mens ministry home womens ministry home childrens ministry home pastors ministry home. 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.
The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their encampment at. Study guide for numbers 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The book of numbers seems to follow naturally after the book of leviticus in the order of the books of moses in the old testament.
The total number of occurrences of the original search wordsphrases in a portion of a book. Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers. 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. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. Intro to numbers biblica the international bible society. Their connections and patterns, when we search them out and understand them, reveal the handiwork of god. The first five books of the bible, called the pentateuch since pentateuch means five books, were written by moses. 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 wilderness before living a victorious christian life the promised land. Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. Although the arrangement of some is obvious, others are not and require indepth bible study. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. But in a day like today, when the church is marked by confusion, division, and widespread spiritual apathy.
It unfolds the wilderness life of the christian, as does no other book of the bible. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient. Rank is a value from 0 to indicating how closely a match scored or ranked against the original search string. After the children of israel received the laws at mount sinai, they began the journey as described in the book of exodus, and they were ready to. When we are in the wilderness, we are tempted to launch a hundred different schemes and plans to escape. The book of numbers is a testimony to the steadfast love of god for his people in both discipline and blessing.
This is the fourth book in the pentateuch, the first five books of the bible. A study of the books of numbers and deuteronomy with emphasis given to the worship of jehovah associated with the tabernacle. But those who study the book may be surprised to discover it teaches many spiritual. The above outline is from nelsons complete book of bible maps and charts, pp. 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. Their sinful ways resulted in 37 years of wandering through the harsh wilderness. 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. The latin vulgate picked up on the greek title and named the book numeri from which the english acquires the name. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end of their wanderings in the wilderness chapter 26. Read a brief overview of numbers and download bible study questions to help you read through this book.
The book of numbers recounts the israelites wilderness wanderings on their way to the promised land. But those who study the book may be surprised to discover it teaches many spiritual principles and lessons. Its a historical account but also teaches important lessons about god fulfilling his. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. It offers spiritual help for every generation of his church to grow in faithfulness to him. Agape bible study the pentateuch part 4 the book of numbers in the book of numbers, the israelites experienced the failure of the aborted conquest of canaan and the years of trial when god instructed and disciplined his children in the wilderness wandering. Numbers might be a bleak account of the israelites stubbornness if it were not outweighed by gods faithfulness and protection. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land.
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. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Something went terribly wrong on the way to the promised land. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. Study guide for numbers 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. This book is actually a gold mine of spiritual truths. Hence, the hebrew bible captures the essence of the book through its title.
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. Study and discussion questions for book of numbers by phd students from stanford, harvard, berkeley. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The prince of bible numbers, it is used 562 times, including its derivatives e. Book of numbers summary our story begins in the desert. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. In the hebrew bible the book is referred to by a hebrew phrase in the first verse. 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. Numbers in the picture study bible the book of numbers.
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