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Explore the book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1406 B.C., detailing the Israelites' journey from Sinai to Moab and themes of God's faithfulness and obedience. Discover the importance of following God's will and avoiding rebellion. Learn how looking forward is essential in God's timing.
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Numbers • Name • Hebrew: “In the Wilderness” • English: “Numbers” • Author & Date • Moses • 1406 B.C. or c.1220 B.C.
Numbers • Structure • Chapters 1:1-10:10: Preparing for journey • Chapters 10:11-12:16: From Sinai to Kadesh • Chapters 13-19: 40 years in the wilderness • Chapters 20-21: From Kadesh to Moab • Chapters 22-36: Plains of Moab
Numbers • Significant themes & theology • God is faithful • Disobedience is costly • Rebellion against spiritual leadership is dangerous • God is faithful
Numbers • Numbers 13-14 • The safest place to be is in the center of God’s will • God does not lead us to do what we can do on our own. • Looking backward is deadly • When God speaks is God’s timing