Numbers
Testament: Old Testament
Category: Pentateuch (Torah)
Book Title: Numbers
Book Author: Traditionally attributed to Moses
Date Written: Around 1445-1405 B.C.
Key Verses: Numbers 6:24-26, Numbers 14:8-9, Numbers 23:19
Book Summary
Numbers recounts the Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness, highlighting their disobedience and God's faithfulness. It includes censuses, laws, and various episodes of rebellion and repentance.
Historical Context
The book covers the period from Mount Sinai to the borders of the Promised Land, documenting the challenges of forming a cohesive community and the consequences of disobedience.
Discussion Questions
1. How does the census in Numbers reflect the organization and structure of the Israelite community?
2. What can we learn from the Israelites' failures and God's responses in the wilderness?
3. How do the stories in Numbers highlight the importance of faith and trust in God?
Numbers
Book Highlight: Records the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, their challenges, rebellions, and the census of the tribes.