The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. This is a selftest on chapters 1 11 of the book of numbers. The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible. The book is called numbers because of the two censuses taken of. A pagan prophet is hired to curse israel, but he only hears words of blessing from god. The first 5 book of the bible, called the law, of which numbers is the fourth, are ascribed to moses throughout scripture joshua 8. Israel leaves mount sinai and travels through the wilderness on the way to the land promised to abraham. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. The book of numbers is israels epic road trip through the wilderness on their way to the promised land. Their repeated rebellion is met by gods justice and mercy. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to submit your answers. Watch free bible videos on different books and themes of the bible from bibleproject. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends.
Im still wading in deep water as i read through the book of numbers. Here are some scripture pictures from the book of numbers that you will prayerfully be blessed by. 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. The trip goes horribly as israel rebels, and reveals. They head out into the wilderness on the way to the promised land. The hebrew name for these books is the torah, which means law. Watch our read scripture video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Free bible resources, bible videos, and bible study tools. The first 5 books in the bible are called the 5 books of moses. Summary of the book of numbers numbers gets its name from the two censuses, or numberings, of the people of israel. With israel having been freed from slavery in egypt and then receiving the law exodus and leviticus, the book of numbers begins with the peoples final preparations to leave sinai. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the land promised to abraham.
Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. An introduction to the book of numbers an argument of the book of numbers. To fillin the historical period from the exodus and sinai revelation to the preparations in moab to enter the promised land. The book of numbers becomes a warning and encouragement for us to follow god and trust his good plan for his people. In the new testament numerous allusions to incidents in the book of numbers appear. Even in their rebellion, god continues to show his incredible love and provision for them. Numbers the bible project videos israel leaves mount sinai and travels through the wilderness on the way to the land promised to abraham. Read more in the online illustrated bible study project. See more ideas about bible crafts, sunday school crafts and bible for kids. Bible commentary produced by tow project the book of numbers contributes significantly to our understanding and practice of work. It ultimately points us to jesus, who has the power to change individualsand whole communitieswhen we let the biblical story speak for itself.
The video and poster below, created by the bible project, are engaging and approachable ways to understand the complex themes of the book of numbers. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. The book of numbers itself refers to the writing of moses in 33. Rightnow media read scripture with the bible project prepare to study pauls letter to the galatians n. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. There is one read scripture video dedicated to the book of numbers, which aims to help you see its unique contribution to the story of jesus, but also how it works within the bible s overall framework. But things go horribly wrong as israel rebels and almost misses their. Watch the study video so you can begin to breakdown chapters 110, 19, 2121, and 2236. See more ideas about book of numbers, bible and bible scriptures. Learning contentment in a culture of more spoelstra, melissa on. God leads the israelites to the promised land in the book of numbers, but then they encounter a new enemy. Tom constables expository notes on numbers this is also available in the net.
Numbers is the 4th book of the bible and can be found in the old testament. There is one read scripture video dedicated to the book of numbers, which aims to help you see its unique contribution to the story of jesus, but also how it works within the bibles overall framework. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers mentions him recording events by the lords commands numbers 33. The bible project the book of numbers tv episode 2015. This conclusion is based on 1 statements concerning moses writing activity e. The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. The bible project the book of numbers tv episode 2015 imdb. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. The book draws its name from the census made of the people, a necessary step toward their organization and future government. Aug 31, 2016 the book of numbers begins as israel wraps up their 1 year stay at mt. Title the english title numbers comes from the greek lxx and latin vg.
The book of numbers was named after the first key word bemidbar in hebrew scripture, which appropriately means in the desert, the place where the israelites spent forty years following the exodus. Numbers 1 niv bible the lord spoke to moses in the tent. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the. A largeformat coffee table book showcasing an illustrated diagram for every biblical book in the protestant tradition. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. Our friends at the bible project have created a series of visual introductions to books of the bible. The bible is one unified story that leads to jesus, but we dont always treat it that way. Israel takes an epic road trip through the wilderness on their way to the promised land. Numbers tells of israels journey from mount sinai to the borders of the promised land, summarizing some 40 years of the nations history. They contain gods instructions about how his people should live.
Introduction to numbers bible commentary theology of work. Numbers the bible project videos israel takes an epic road trip through the wilderness on their way to the promised land. Numbers 1 new international version niv the census. These biblestudy guides will help you do a couple really important things. Find a place to start break the bible down into smaller chunks get the gist of certain sections of the. Illustrated summaries of biblical books on kickstarter. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I am so thankful for the amazing app read scripture if you are using it too, i encourage. 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. Numbers bible study courses the book of 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 cross references to other portions of scripture.
Download the bible projects read scripture video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. These videos are great for personal study, small groups, or as sermon illustration components. To explain that the 38 year period in the wilderness was a consequence for the unbelief of the older generation dt 1. Scripture pictures from the book of numbers amazing facts. 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. Dec 19, 2017 bible project team is raising funds for coffee table book.
Learn about faith and rebellion in the book of numbers bibleproject. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. But things go horribly wrong as israel rebels and almost misses their chance to enter the land. In the torah series, the bible project explores the law of god as revealed to moses and recorded in the first five books of the bible. Places to start studying the bible the bible is an enormous book, but you dont have to take it on all at once. The trip goes horribly as israel rebels, and reveals how god shows both justice and mercy on his people. Illustrated summaries of biblical books 9780998416809 by tim mackie.
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