The book was named numbers, because the israelites were numbered during this. Thirteen months after the exodus, god commanded that a census be taken of potential soldiers. Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that every word is significantand this includes numbers. Where does moses count the number of people as told by god. Numbers bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. This book is called numbers because there are many lists of numbers in it. 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.
Outline studies in the books of the old testament by. Moses counts the number of people as told by god in the wilderness of sinai numbers 1. This book is set during the 40 years of the wilderness wanderings. Each family had a standardan ensign or signal flag numbers 2. This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. Numbers was written by moses on the plains of moab in 1473 b. The book is called numbers in english because it records a series of censuses that moses took of the tribes of israel.
Children can read any book and then organize their thoughts using this free graphic organizer. As recorded in the book of exodus, israel escaped slavery in egypt god. The bible is almost silent on the intervening 38 years. Throughout leviticus, israel remains encamped at mount sinai while god appears in the tent of. After their liberation from egypt, god organized his people into an army and a priesthood as they go. This books name is based on the two censuses, or numberings, of the israelites recorded in chapters 1 through 4 and 26. Summary of the book of numbers the story of the bible. These outline studies in the books of the old testament pretend to be no more than helps in the reading of the scripturesthan to catch a few of the beams that r.
Numbers follows moses and israels journey from the foot of mount sinai which is where leviticus ends to the. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a. Literary structure of the bible by hajime murai is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Numbers doesnt have the big, bulky sets of laws we see in the latter half of exodus, leviticus, and almost the whole of deuteronomybut theres still plenty of rules in here. The book of numbers describes the numbering of gods people. Numbers is a graphic account of gods plan, power, punishment, patience, and providence for his covenant people. Balaam had some knowledge of god, and god used him numbers 22. By gene mccarty this book gets its name from the numbering of the people of israel and covers a period of about 40 years. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Numbers bible book with full chapters king james version. There are areas for kids to put the book title, author, summary, main idea, setting, characters, problems, solutions, and more including a rating. As an example, here are the three chapters of genesis.
Numbers called arithmoiin the septuagint, meaning arithmetic writer. Outline of the book of numbers childrens bible study. This generation was numbered for the war of conquest in canaan 1. Name numbers comes to our english bibles from the septuagint. The english name of the book comes from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and is based on the census lists.
That title reflects the two censuses god took of his people. The two possible reasons for the different number would be. Would the creator of the universe, the one who created things by the numbers have a book about order. It begins at mount sinai and continues through 4 periods of time until the last encampment at moab. Organizing the census of the israelites now the lord spoke to moses in the tent. Genisis then maybe broken into 5 themes or subsections which are preceeded with a roman numeral ie i, ii, iii, iv, v. The book of numbers is important in this debate esp. 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. 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.
The book covers the years of the peoples wanderings in the desert. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their. Numbers is so named because a census of israel is taken twice in the book. This book can be outlined based on the locations of the main events. But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be moses, and aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of israel. The book of numbers is a string of episodes from israels journey. 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 with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. The first census was completed while the israelites were still at mount sinai chapters 12, and the second one came 38 years later when they arrived at the borders of canaan at the end of their wanderings in the wilderness chapter 26. The first generation participated in the exodus from egypt. However, only the beginning and closing periods of the journey. Introduction to the book of numbers agape bible study.
The book was extremely helpful as i prepared a lesson on the significance in the bible. 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. The of the cited bible verses belongs to each translator and publisher. David guzik commentary on numbers chapter 1 at the start of this book, israel is camped. In chapters 12, we have the first numbering of those 20 years and older able to go to war, a total of 603,550.
Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. Literary structure chiasm, chiasmus of book of numbers. But numbers and the rest of the pentateuch were cast in the form of a unified, fivevolume book sometime between the days of joshua and the elders of israel josh. Book of numbers verse by verse college of the open bible. As i write this introduction, my personal notes on this book exceed four hundred pages. See more ideas about bible, bible art and scripture art. Numbers lesson 1 the book of numbers was penned by moses.
Numbers 1 net organizing the census of the israelites bible. The scriptures have a great deal to say about him see numbers. The niv study bible calls numbers 2theologically significant. The census of israel totals 603,550, exempting levites 1. The book of numbers is so named because it contains two numberings of the children of israel. 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. 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. If you are like me, i have a lot to learn about math and gods order, so lets dive right into our new study on the book of numbers. The book was very interesting and clearly explained the significance of how god uses numbers in the bible. The book of numbers is largely narrative history as far as its genre. This is the perfect graphic organizer for a book report. And the author punctuates many of these episodes with a new set of laws given to the people. Moses delivers the book of the law to the levites to keep 28.
Our overview and outline of numbers is intended to help you study gods word. 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. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture references written out. As with the exodus, it is difficult to establish the exact route that the israelites took, but it is generally believed that they headed east from mount sinai until they reached the red sea, where they turned northward to the top of the gulf and on to kadesh. Nov 6, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of numbers. Pilgrims progress walking, wander ing, working, warring, witnessing, and worshiping. Numbers lesson 1 time line from the first passover in egypt to the end of the events recorded in the book of numbers. Mary douglas argues that, like leviticus, numbers is actually a highly complex book arranged in a regular ring. What appears to be a state of meanness by god is actually god being meaningful. These are all of the chapters of the book of numbers.
Numbers 1 to 10 free bible commentary in easy english. May you grow ever closer to him as you read his letter to you. Biblical numerology is defined as the study of the spiritual significance of numbers used in the bible. 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. They were responsible for the covers, curtains and ropes. Moses song, which sets forth gods mercy and vengeance 46. Reproof, rebuke, correction and instruction in righteousness is prevalent throughout this book. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight years, from the end of their encampment at sinai to their arrival at the border of the promised land.
See more ideas about chapter summary, summary writing and chapter books. Numbers the book of numbers details the time from the exodus of gods people from egypt when they wandered in the desert for a period of thirtyeight years as they were being prepared to enter the promised land. As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. The book of numbers the book of numbers gets its title from the greek word arithmoi. Following on from the paperback edition of leviticus as literature, this is the revised paperback edition of mary douglass classical account of the book of numbers. Here is a free pdf file containing a complete outline of the book of genesis. The preparations and arrangements for travel are outlined, as well. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. The book of numbers is traditionally ascribed to moses though little in the book explicitly confirms it see, for example, however, 33. Key personalities include moses, aaron, miriam, joshua, caleb, eleazar, korah, and balaam. Camp organization, tribes, priests and levites, vows, joshua and caleb, balaam and the donkey. Book of numbers overview insight for living ministries. The following outline uses this geographical way of. Graphic organize for a book report all kids network.
Interpreting biblical numbers the bible is the divine revelation of the true and living god and every jot and tittle in his word is deemed important. Censuses were taken to quantify the human and natural resources available for the economic and governmental affairs, including military service num. Numbers is the fourth of five books commonly called the pentateuch genesis through deuteronomy. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. It continues the story of that journey begun in exodus, and describes briefly the experiences of the israelites for a period of thirtyeight. The book of numbers demonstrates that god is directly involved in the life of his people. The statement by christ about sheep having no shepherd occurs first in numbers 27. Numbers chronicles the experiences of two generations of the nation of israel. These outline studies in the books of the old testament pretend to be no more than helps in the reading of the scripturesthan to catch a few of. The old testament quizzes about important details and events in every section of the book. The second way of organizing numbers divides the book according to where the action takes place. A survey of the bible, however cursory and partial, cannot but prove helpful. The book of numbers is the fourth of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. An outline would have no more than 1 line describing each section.
We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. An angel would have slain him, if he had not been saved by his donkey 36. When the book of bamidbar literally, in the wilderness begins, the. Book of numbers encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway.
It is taken from the swordsearcher outlinesbb module which contains a complete outline of the entire bible in the same form. Citations of the bible are from new american bible, new revised standard version and new jerusalem bible. Preface a survey of the bible, however cursory and partial, cannot but prove helpful. 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 to numbers bible commentary theology of work. The bibliography for this study of numbers is presented at the end of the article, introduction to the pentateuch.