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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Explore Moses' journey in Numbers, outlining themes, prophecies, Levitical organization, and Israel's sanctification. Follow the wilderness wanderings, spies' report, and the consequences of rebellion, ending with laws of offerings and Korah's rebellion. For a comprehensive study, download the PDF class notes at gracebibleny.org/old-testament-survey.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ For PDF class notes, Go to: gracebibleny.org/old-testament-survey

  2. Numbers Author: Moses (Numbers 33:2) Date: Written ~ 1405 BC. Time Period covered. 1444-1405 BC (Wilderness Wanderings) Theme: “To prepare and purge God’s people for possession of the promised land”

  3. Numbers Outline I. Preparing the First Generation at Mt. Sinai. 1-10:10 II. Purging the First Generation in the Wilderness 10:11-21 III. Prophecies and peril of Balaam. 22-25 IV. Preparing the Second Generation for Possession of the Land. 26-36

  4. Total = 603,550 53,400 41,500 62,700 57,400 6,200 35,400 74,600 32,200 7,500 54,400 8,600 40,500 46,650 59,300 46,500

  5. Organization & Ministry of the Levites Numbers 3 & 4 Moses, Aaron & sons – High Priests, set up & take down Tent of Meeting (3:1-10) Ransom for 1st born – Levites a substitute (3:11-51) (22,273 total) Gershonites: - tabernacle, tent, coverings. (3:21-26; 4:21-28, 38-41) 7,500 total (2,630 men 30+ to serve)

  6. Organization & Ministry of the Levites Numbers 3 & 4 Kohathites - Ark, table, lampstand, altars, utensils (3:27-32; 4:1-20; 34-37) 8,600 total (2,750 men 30+ to serve) Merarites - Tabernacle equipment: Frames, pillars, sockets, etc. (3:33-38; 4:29-33, 42-45) 6,200 total (3,200 men 30+ to serve)

  7. Sanctification of Israel – 5:1-10:10 Laws concerning defilement (5:1-4) Laws of Restitution (5:5-10) Law of Jealousy / Adultery test (5:11-31)

  8. Sanctification of Israel – 5:1-10:10 Laws concerning Nazirites (6:1-21) Aaron’s Benediction (6:22-27)

  9. Details of the offerings made by each tribe in successive days for the dedication of the Tabernacle (7:1-89) Sanctification of Israel – 5:1-10:10 Tabernacle Worship Begins – 7-9

  10. The Seven Lamps – (8:1-4) Consecration of Levites (8:5-26) Sanctification of Israel – 5:1-10:10 Tabernacle Worship Begins – 7-9

  11. Sanctification of Israel – 5:1-10:10 First Passover in the Wilderness (9:1-14) God’s Guidance (9:15-10:10) a. Lead by the Cloud / Fire over the tabernacle (9:15-23) b. Lead by silver trumpets (10:1-10)

  12. From Sinai to Kadesh-barneaNumbers 10:11-14:45 Resume journey after 11 months at Sinai (10:11-36) Moses’ brother-in-law (Reuel) invited. 3 Days journey into Wilderness of Paran Judah Issachar Zebulan Gershon & Merari with tabernacle Ruben Simeon Gad Kohathites with Holy Objects Ephraim Manasseh Benjamein Dan Asher Naphtali

  13. From Sinai to Kadesh-barneaNumbers 10:11-14:45 Complaints Circumstances (1-3) Taberah (burning) Food (4-9) Moses’ Response (10-15) The Lord’s Response (16-30) The Quail & the Plague (31-35) – Kibroth-hattaavah (the graves of the greedy)

  14. From Sinai to Kadesh-barneaNumbers 10:11-14:45 Moses recognized his own inadequacy (11:10-15) 70 elders gathered to help (11:16-30) The Lord sent quail & a plague – Kibroth-hattaavah (11:31-35)

  15. Rebellion of Miriam and AaronNumbers 12 Miriam & Aaron murmured against Moses Moses was more humble than anyone else The LORDstruck Miriam with leprosy Grumbling rises out of selfishness & produces division The cure for grumbling is contentment in God’s provision & seeking His will & glory (Phil. 2:14-16; 4:10-13)

  16. From Sinai to Hazeroth to Kadesh-Barnea Numbers 10:22,33; 12:16; 13:26 Paran

  17. Spies Sent Out (Numbers 13:1-24) Spies Sent Out: 12 men sent into the land for 40 days Report: It was a land of “milk & honey” – proved by the fruit the brought back

  18. Spies ReturnNumbers 13:25-33) Spies Report: 10 spies were afraid & discouraged the people (13:25-33) Joshua & Caleb believed the LORD Rebellion of the People: Fearful, & wanting to return to Egypt & threatened to stone opposition (14:10) Moses Plea for pardon cited the LORD’s glory & attributes (14:11-19)

  19. Consequences of Rebellion – Num. 14 Judgment: They would wander in the wilderness for forty years. All those 20 & older would die before ever seeing the promised land

  20. Wilderness WanderingTo Kadesh-Barnea (Numbers 12:16-14:45) Exception - Joshua & Caleb would enter it Continued Rebellion, some went out to fight the Amalekites, but were defeated (14:39-45) Christians are to make their decisions based on God’s Word & not the majority opinion of others

  21. Laws of OfferingsNumbers 15 Offerings when entering Canaan (1-13) Offerings of Aliens (14-22) Offerings for Unintentional Sins (22-29) Punishment for Intentional Sins / Execution of Sabbath Breaker (30-36) Tassels on Garments (37-41)

  22. Korah’s RebellionIn the Wilderness - Numbers 16:1-40 The Cause: 1-3 The Test: 4-19 The Consequences: Korah & those with him were swallowed by the ground Fire from incense pans consumed the other 250. Pans became plating for altar

  23. People’s RebellionNumbers 16:41-50 Cause: The people blamed Moses for the deaths caused by their own rebellion Consequences: God sent a plague that killed 14,700, but it was stayed by Aaron’s incense offering. Be wary of those who exalt themselves and those who falsely blame others.

  24. The PriesthoodNumbers 17 – 18 Aaronic priesthood confirmed Duties of Levites (18:1-7) The Priests’ Portion (18:8-32)

  25. Laws on PurificationNumbers 19 Ordinance of the Red Heifer (19:1-10) Purification from uncleanness realted to death (19:11-22)

  26. Journey to Mt. HorNumbers 20 Death of Miriam (1) Sin at Meribah (2-13) Complaining (2-5) Moses’ Failure (6-13) Edom refuses passage (14-21) Aaron dies at Mt. Hor (22-29) Arad attacks, but Israel conquers (21:1-3)

  27. Arad attacks, but is defeated Dead Sea Tel Arad / Avedat

  28. Spies sent out Wilderness wanderings Arad attacks, but is defeated Blocked by Edom at Punon Long journey around Edom

  29. Complaining, Snakes & FaithNumbers 21:5-9 Complaint: No food, no water, we loath manna Consequence: Fiery snakes They would live only if they looked at the bronze serpent John 3:14-15 - only faith in God & His promises can save

  30. Defeat of Amorites & Bashan (Numbers 21) • They defeated Sihon, king of Ammon, and Og, king of Bashan

  31. Prophecies of BalaamNumbers 22-24 Balak Sends for Balaam (22:1-20) God Rebukes Balaam (22:21-41) (Balaam & his donkey) Prophecies of Balaam (23 - 24) First Prophecy (23:1-12) (from high places of Baal) Second Prophecy (23:13-30) (from Pisgah) Third Prophecy (24) (from Peor)

  32. The Sin of Peor – Plains of MoabNumbers 25 24,000 died at Peor because they went with the daughters of Moab & sacrificed to their gods. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 – Learn from their examples and do not crave evil things or be idolaters, immoral or grumblers The LORD judges all who sin defiantly.

  33. Preparations for Entering CanaanNumbers 26-27 Census of Second Generation (see chart in student notes). Laws of Inheritance (27:1-14) Moses’ Successor - Joshua

  34. Laws of SacrificesNumbers 28-30 Daily Offerings (28:1-8) Weekly Offerings (28:9-10) Monthly Offerings (28:11-15)

  35. Laws of SacrificesNumbers 28-30 4) Yearly Offerings (28:16-29:40) Passover (28:17-25) First-fruits (28:26-31) Trumpets (29:1-6) Atonement (29:7-11) Tabernacle (29:12-40)

  36. Laws of VowsNumbers 30 The binding nature of vows When a woman’s vow is binding or can be nullified by father or husband

  37. Conquest & Division of TransJordanNumbers 31 Conquest of Midian (31) a. Victory in war (1-12) b. Only virgin girls spared (13-18) c. Purification of warriors & spoil (19-24) d. Division of the Spoils (25-54)

  38. Conquest & Division of TransJordanNumbers 26-27 2. Division of the Lands of Jazer and Gilead to Reuben, Gad & Manasseh (32) 3. Review of the Journey from Egypt to plains of Moab (33:1-49) 4. Instructions for Conquering Canaan 5. Division of the Lands of Canaan (34) 6. Levitical Cities & Cities of Refuge (35) 7. Special Inheritance Laws (36)

  39. Things to Consider The hope of all is God’s forgiveness for those who repent and blessings for walking in obedience. Some sin defiantly & suffer judgment Some sin and repent & are forgiven Some intercede for those in sin Which category do you fit in?

  40. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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