Chapter Topics: Numbers
1 Census 2 Camping 3 Levites as Priests, Firstborn 4 Duties of Levites 5 Defilement, Adultery Test 6 Nazirite Vow 7 Offerings …
Numbers 35-36 – Cities of Refuge
God had some interesting protection for people that accidentally kill someone. Not murder, but kill. Important distinction especially for the 10 Commandments: …
Numbers 33-34 – In, but not Of
Numbers 33 is a review of the journey and where they camped. Then God tells Moses to tell everyone, when you go …
Numbers 30-32 – Balaam Goes Bad
God tells the Jews to take “full vengence” on the Midianites (see Chapter 25). It turns out (v16), Balaam was behind it. …
Numbers 27-29 – Leaders Lead
God told Moses he gets to see the land, but not enter it (see Pay Attention). Moses asks God to appoint a …
Numbers 24-26 – No Curse, Lots of Sin
Balaam not only doesn’t curse the Israelites, but he blesses them a few times. Balaam and Balak part ways and go home. …
Numbers 22-23 – God Questions
Israel camps in Moab (across from Jericho). What do you think Moses is thinking being back in Moab? Balak, king of Moab, …
Numbers 20-21 – Serpents on a Stick
Miriam dies (haven’t heard from her since her ill-fated power snatch attempt) and Aaron dies soon after. The priesthood continues though – …
Numbers 17-19 – Aaron’s the Man
God told Moses to give a rod to each of the 12 household leaders including Aaron. The one that buds is the …
Numbers 15-16 – No One Ever Arrives
God gives instruction on entering the land. Unfortunately, it’s instruction for the next generation. A man breaks the Sabbath and is stoned. …
Numbers 12-14 – Will We Ever Learn?
SO MUCH going on in these chapters… I’ll try to keep is short… Miriam (and Aaron, but mostly Miriam) is jealous of …
Numbers 9-11 – You want What?
So many great points in these chapters! God accommodates exceptions for those not able to celebrate Passover for legit reasons. If you’re …
Numbers 7-8 – Not Same to All
The leaders give 6 carts w/ 12 oxen. Moses gives 2 to Gershon, 4 to Merari and none to Kohath. Why so …
Numbers 5-6 – Nazirite Vow
Chapter 5 has an interesting ‘adultery test’ if a husband suspects his wife. The priest makes a drink and if she’s guilty, …
Numbers 3-4 – Priests as First-Born
These chapters deal w/ the numbering of the Levites and their duties. God takes the Levites instead of the first-born of the …
Numbers 1-2 – Numbers vs God
God has Moses number the people in chapter 1. They go thru each tribe and count the men aged 20 and up, …