1. 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.

2. 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.

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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Sojourn at Moab (Numbers 22-36)
Instructions for the land of Canaan (Numbers 34-36)
Boundaries
Land Division
Levite Cities
Cities of Refuge
Marriage