OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Numbers Overview Fourth book of the Bible Gets its name from the two different censuses taken in the book. 1st census is the generation that left Sinai. 2nd census is the generation that renewed the journey to Canaan. Contains Israel’s history from the departure from Sinai to their arrival at Moab outside of Canaan. Approximately 40yrs are covered in this book.
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Organizaiton (Numbers 1-10:10) 1st Census 603,550 Fighting men. Over age 20 The tribes organize a military formation around the tabernacle The twelve tribes substitute Ephraim and Manasseh for Joseph and Levi.
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Organizaiton (Numbers 1-10:10) Spiritual order is maintained Sin is sent outside the camp. Devotion to the Lord shown in: Offerings (Numbers 7:1-9) Dedication of the Levites (Numbers 8:5-26) Another observance of Passover (Numbers 9:5-12)
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Journey and Sojourn (Numbers 10:11-21:35) Journey marked by “murmuring” Sinai to Kadesh-barnea Taberah (burning) God judges Israel’s murmuring by fire Moses interceded for Israel Kibroth-Hattaavah (the graves of craving; lust) Israel murmured about the manna. Moses intercedes for Israel Hazeroth Miriam and Aaron murmur against Moses Miriam struck with leprosy Moses intercedes for Miriam
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Journey and Sojourn (Numbers 10:11-21:35) Kadesh-barnea 12 spies sent to Canaan Spies report of good things in Canaan, but 10 feel they cannot overcome the people of the land. Caleb and Joshua remain faithful and give a good report. God judges Israel’s disbelief and condemns those responsible to die in the wilderness.
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Journey and Sojourn (Numbers 10:11-21:35) Wandering in the wilderness (Numbers 15-19) Korah’s rebellion God brings judgment on the rebellion. The earth “swallows them up.” More murmuring ensues Aaron intercedes for Israel, confirming his priesthood. Aaron passes the test. The budding of Aaron’s rod.
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Journey and Sojourn (Numbers 10:11-21:35) The Journey to Moab Kadesh More murmuring – lack of water Moses strikes the rock Moses and Aaron not allowed to lead Israel into the Promised Land. The Priesthood transfers to Eleazar Aaron passes. Israel gains military victory.
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Journey and Sojourn (Numbers 10:11-21:35) The Journey to Moab More murmuring Judgment by snakes The brazen serpent Symbolic of Sin “Type” of Christ The murmuring ceases Arrival at Moab
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Sojourn at Moab (Numbers 22-36) Sojourn at Moab King Balak and Balaam Moab lures Israel into immorality and idolatry Census #2 (Numbers 26) Moses’ successor – Joshua (Numbers 27) Laws (Numbers 28-32) Worship Vows War A retelling of history (Numbers 33)
OTS I – Pentateuch – Numbers Sojourn at Moab (Numbers 22-36) Instructions for the land of Canaan (Numbers 34-36) Boundaries Land Division Levite Cities Cities of Refuge Marriage