Numbers bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Book of numbers encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Moses counts the number of people as told by god in the wilderness of sinai numbers 1. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. Bible summaries these summaries are a short introduction to each book in the bible from genesis to revelation written in easy english by missionassist. 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. Preparing for the land, study questions peninsula bible church. Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing. Overview of genesis the book of genesis covers a span of approximately 2,450 years. Constables notes on numbers 2020 edition scope and purpose when the book opens, the israelites were in the second month of the second year after they departed from egypt 1. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the.
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. Reproof, rebuke, correction and instruction in righteousness is prevalent throughout this book. Outline of the book of numbers wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant, against moses. Most of the events of the book are set in the wilderness. The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible.
The book of numbers the book of numbers gets its title from the greek word arithmoi. When you cant share the gospel with your words, share it by leaving. Outline of numbers free bible outlines bible study start. Numbers lesson 1 time line from the first passover in egypt to the end of the events recorded in the book of numbers. This book can be outlined based on the locations of the main events. After the children of israel received the laws at mount sinai, they began the journey as described in the book of exodus, and they were ready to march directly into the land of canaan. Brian yeagers sermons, sermon outlines, church of christ, bible truths, baptism, simple bible studies. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The format follows a very simple, easy to read section headings list. The purpose of the book of numbers is to tell about how israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. That title reflects the two censuses god took of his people. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. They are a good way to understand the main message of a bible book before you read it for yourself. The book of numbers covers the time after israels departure from egypt.
Numbers 40 part study covering the book of numbers. Reading through these outlines can give you a birds eye view of the whole bible. The book of numbers seems to follow naturally after the book of leviticus in the order of the books of moses in the old testament. The daughters of zelophehad marry their fathers brothers sons. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of numbers in the bible king james version. Fitting out the nation israel for wilderness march, chapters 18 preparation for the pilgrimage a. The book of numbers is a law book in the old testament section of the bible. 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. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. Order of the camp, chapters kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb. In the book of numbers, we see the children of israel depart from mt. The book of numbers is important in this debate esp. It is a bridge between the giving of the law in exodus and leviticus with the entering of the promised land in deuteronomy and joshua.
The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Author and date of numbers moses appears to be the author of the book due to passages such as numbers 33. The hebrew title for the book is in the wilderness author moses penned numbers under the inspiration of the holy spirit. These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. The book of numbers demonstrates that god is directly involved in the life of his people. Our overview and outline of numbers is intended to help you study gods word. Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. If the lord delights in us, then he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land which flows with milk and honey. This priestly blessing also happens to be the earliest biblical passage ever. They complained about the food in the desert numbers 11 and numbers 21.
The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. 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. It is a reminder to the believer that even though he has been freed from the bondage of sin egypt, there is still a spiritual battle to be fought in daily life the wilderness before living a victorious christian life the promised land. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the israelites numbers 10. 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 out of the land of egypt. Numbers records events that take place during the first month of the second year after coming out of egypt numb. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the hebrew bible, and the fourth of five books of the.
The book of numbers records the israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years because. The book of numbers was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Back to the bible outlines catholic doors ministry presents an outline of the book of numbers. He was a heathen prophet with magical powers numbers 22. Bible book outlines here you can find outlines for every book of the bible, including pdf versions of each outline and a pdf booklet of all the outlines. The bible is almost silent on the intervening 38 years. This is the word assigned by the lxx the septuagint a greek translation of the ot, due to the two numberings of the people in chapter 1 and 26. What appears to be a state of meanness by god is actually god being meaningful.
Name numbers comes to our english bibles from the septuagint. Moses is further described as the servant of the lord in numbers 12. The outline bible hardcover february 1, 2000 by harold l. Themes of bible books simplified in one or two sentences. The book of numbers describes the numbering of gods people. Numbers overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. The word genesis means origin smiths bible dictionary pp. 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. This summary of the book of numbers provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of numbers.
The message of the book of numbers is universal and timeless. It seems that the rituals described in numbers are to be closely tied to an understanding of israels culture and thus israel herself. As it does for the rest of the pentateuch, universal jewish and christian tradition attributes the authorship of the book of numbers to moses. Numbers is the fourth of five books commonly called the pentateuch genesis through deuteronomy. It is the story of the people whom moses led through the desert. The promised land the land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight. Moses counted the people in numbers 1 and numbers 26. 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. Numbers 1 niv bible the lord spoke to moses in the tent. In chapters 12, we have the first numbering of those 20 years and older able to go to war, a total of 603,550. The fourth book of the pentateuch, called in the wilderness by the jews after its first significant word. Where does moses count the number of people as told by god.
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. These verses outline the experiences of the children of israel during the. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. 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. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in which they are engaged, for numbers is the book of the service and walk of gods people. May you grow ever closer to him as you read his letter to you. The bible is not just one big book, but a collection of 66 smaller books written over a period of at least 1600 years by about 40 different authors. The book of numbers is so named because it contains two numberings of the children of israel.
Book of numbers verse by verse college of the open bible. The detailed account, particularly involving leadership situations, points to moses as the eyewitness author. So then the lord jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at. The hebrew title is more meaningful than the english, for the book picks up the account of the wilderness wandering after the arrival at sinai exod. Those events happened after moses finished setting up the tabernacle, which. Genesis gives the origins of creation, sin, and death in the first three chapters. Summary of the book of numbers the story of the bible. What youll find here is a complete outline for each book of the bible. Introduction to the book of numbers agape bible study. In the front of your bible is a table of contents which lists the names of all the books in the bible. Numbers is a graphic account of gods plan, power, punishment, patience, and providence for his covenant people. The five books are often described as being drawn from four sources schools of writers rather than individuals the yahwist and the elohist.
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