1. Introduction to Numbers 18 February 2007

2. Numbers Named for the two numberings of the nation

3. Numbers Named for the two numberings of the nation

4. Numbers Background Chronicle of Israels 40 years in the wilderness wandering between Mount Sinai and Moab The book begins in the second year after the people left Egypt It ends as the new generation prepares to cross the Jordan River and occupy the Promised land

5. Numbers Background It tells the lives of the men of God such as Moses, Caleb, Joshua. It teaches that while Gods discipline may sometimes be severe, He patiently waits to reward those who obey His word

6. Numbers Outline Israel at Mt Sinai (Num 1:1-10:10) In the Desert of Paran (Num 10:11-15:41) Israelites Wander in the Desert for 40 Years (Num 16-20) Conquest of Edom & Moab (Num 21-25) Preparation for Conquest of Canaan (Num 26-36)

7. Numbers 1:1-10:10 At Mt. Sinai 1 st Census Camp Arrangement The Levite Clans & Duties Various Laws Nazarite Vows Priests Bless the Israelites

8. Numbers 1:1-10:10 At Mt. Sinai Tabernacle Dedication (12 Days) The Levites are Set Apart to God 2 nd Passover The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 2 Silver Trumpets

9. Numbers 10:11-15:41 In the Desert of Paran Israelites Leave Mt Sinai Fire Sent Down at Taberah The Quail & the Plague Miriam & Aaron Oppose Moses

10. Numbers 10:11-15:41 In the Desert of Paran The 12 Scouts Explore Canaan Rebellion at Kadesh Barnea

11. Numbers 10:11-15:41 In the Desert of Paran Additional Offerings A Sabbath-breaker is Stoned Tassles on Garments

12. Numbers 16-20 Wandering in the Desert for 40 Years Budding of Aaron's Staff Priests' Duties & Offerings Ashes of the Red Heifer Moses Strikes the Rock at Meribah Conquest of Edom & Moab

13. Numbers 21-25 Conquest of Edom & Moab Edom Denies Passage Death of Aaron at Mt Hor Arad Defeated at Hormah Bronze Snake on a Pole Journey to Maob

14. Numbers 21-25 Conquest of Edom & Moab Sihon & Og Defeated Balak Hires Balaam Balaam's Oracles Moab Women Seduce Israel Preparation for Conquest of Canaan

15. Numbers 26-36 Preparation for Conquest of Canaan Zelophehad's Daughters Appeal for an Inheritance Joshua to Succeed Moses Regular Offerings Feast Offerings Num Vows

16. Numbers 26-36 Preparation for Conquest of Canaan Vengeance on the Midianites Trans-Jordan Tribes Summary of Israelites Journey Canaan Boundaries 6 Cities of Refuge Zelophehad's Daughters Receive Their Inheritance

17. Bibliography Special thanks goes to the following: Bruce Wilkinson & Kenneth Boa for their information in Talk Thru the Bible Walt Henrichsen for his wisdom and insight shared during Bible studies he has led and in books, articles and e-mails he has written Edward Reese for his chronology and dating in The Reese Chronological Bible