Intro to numbers biblica the international bible society. Complete but concise summary of each book of the bible old. The book of numbers is so named because it contains two numberings of the children of israel. The author of each book where known is included along with a brief summary of the biblical books intent, content, and key characters. Outline of the book of numbers childrens bible study. Much more than a commentary, it is a complete resource for expository and topical preaching. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Name numbers comes to our english bibles from the septuagint.
It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. The levites are exempted for the service of the lord. The principle divisions of the book are as follows. Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. Brian yeagers sermons, sermon outlines, church of christ, bible truths, baptism, simple bible studies outline of the book of numbers brian yeagers outlines. By gene mccarty this book gets its name from the numbering of the people of israel and covers a period of about 40 years. Most of the book records the history of the israelites as they wandered for 40 years in the wilderness of sinai. Aug, 2017 the book opens with moses taking a census of the people in israel.
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 in the picture study bible the book of numbers with. In the summary below, i present the official name of the biblical chapter with its common name in parenthesis. Overview big idea basic outline why study the book notable quotes gospel introduction material various gospel presentations and helpful booklets to explain the overall christian message and answer questions about the bibles veracity. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The bible is almost silent on the intervening 38 years. Numbers is a graphic account of gods plan, power, punishment, patience, and providence for his covenant people. In chapters 12, we have the first numbering of those 20 years and older able to go to war, a total of 603,550. Moses delivers the book of the law to the levites to keep 28. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of numbers journey to the promise land, the new generation 20171014t10.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of numbers in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. 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. Detailed outline of the book of numbers bible blender. 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 purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. Numbers bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. In numbers, israel travels through the wilderness on. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come. The book draws its name from the census made of the people, a necessary step toward their organization and future government. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. In this time a census was taken of all men who were over twenty and who could serve in military efforts 14.
The message of the book of numbers, is universal and timeless. Brian yeagers sermons, sermon outlines, church of christ, bible truths, baptism, simple bible studies. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. The book of numbers is a law book in the old testament section of the bible. 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. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. Moses gives the nation orders for how the twelve tribes should position themselves as they camp and as they move through the. May you grow ever closer to him as you read his letter to you. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Numbers 22 25 give us the account of balaam, one of the bad men of the bible, a rogue of revelation, a scoundrel of scripture, a villain of the volume. Moses orders soldiers to kill all males adult and child and adult females. Moses is the central figure within the book, and in at least two instances numbers. Moses counted the people in numbers 1 and numbers 26. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply.
Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Summary of the book of numbers numbers gets its name from the two censuses, or numberings, of the people of israel. That title reflects the two censuses god took of his people. It is the story of the people whom moses led through the desert.
The greek septuagint attributed the title, arithmoi numbers based on the prominence of numbering the people census figures, chaps. He was a heathen prophet with magical powers numbers 22. Jan 22, 2011 god commands israel to take revenge war against the midianites for corrupting israel in numbers 25. Bible class book on numbers david padfield numbers, moses, old testament, bible class, workbook, study guide, israel, youth group, sunday. Introduction to each book in the bible abide in christ, inc. Detailed outlines of each bible book may be viewed here. The book of numbers covers the time after israels departure from. New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition numbers outline. The levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn. Israel has been camping in the wilderness for a year now, and its time for them to be on the move. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god.
It begins at mount sinai and continues through 4 periods of time until the last encampment. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the. The female children who have not known man are kept alive. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out. At the same time the story of zelophehads daughters does provide a fitting conclusion to the book of numbers itself. Book of numbers summary our story begins in the desert. Numbers bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Our overview and outline of numbers is intended to help you study gods word. Registration of men for the army 146 the levites exempted from the army 4751. Numbers 32 niv bible the reubenites and gadites, who had. Numbers overview and outline reasons for hope jesus.
As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. 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 ot and is based on the census lists found in chs. The book of numbers essentially bridges the gap between the israelites. Although many critics questions mosaic authorship of numbers because of their view of sources in the book, 5 it is better in view of they underlying assumptions of jedp and the supporting historical evidence to give the book the benefit of the doubt and assume mosaic authorship which was then edited at later times into its present. The events described here took place in nineteen days. The reappearance of these daughters of zelophehad right at the end of numbers reminds the reader that gods last command to moses 27. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is.
These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. Fitting out the nation israel for wilderness march, chapters 18. Bible summary numbers 1 numbers bible book summary. As a history of the nation not yet established in the land promised them long ago, this book unveils significant events sometimes referenced later in scripture. The number of men over twenty years old was 603,550.
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