Numbers
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Numbers 14:1-25, Psalm 86:5, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Hebrews 3:7-19, Hebrews 4:1-3
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This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. As we read, we’ll gain a broader understanding of the redemptive story of Scripture. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture.
What Is Numbers? The book of Numbers records Israel’s failure to enter the promised land and, consequently, the nation’s forty years of wilderness wandering. The book also details the census of Israel, describes the second Passover feast, and reaffirms God’s just judgment in response to continued disobedience.
How Numbers Fits Into the Story: By showing us how God responded to the Israelites’ unbelief, the book of Numbers emphasizes the importance of obedience in the Christian life. Numbers demonstrates that there are consequences to our disobedience, while also reminding us that God’s grace remains the same and His redemptive plan will not be stopped.
Reflection Questions:
1. How does Numbers 14:1–25 demonstrate God’s merciful and just nature? How do these two characteristics work together?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
94 thoughts on "Numbers"
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Our God is a god of Mercy.
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God’s forgiveness is massive! Slow to anger and abounding in love.
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When you’re reading through Numbers, you often wonder how the Israelites could be so disobedient and full of fear when they’ve obviously seen miracles at work. But then I look at my own life — the way God has shown up, blessed up, given us miracles — and I am reminded just how easily we let our sinful nature rule. My fear of the future, of our finances, of anything really is a constant and I’m reminded that I am no better than the Israelites wandering in the desert. I have been in the desert of my own lately — wandering and giving into fear and questioning rather than obeying. Numbers is a good reminder of how easy it is to fall off the path and get lost in our own ways and our doubts. But Jesus provides all and is all. We must only turn to him and submit — only then will there be perfect peace that surpasses understanding .
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When reading through Numbers, you wonder how they could be so disobedient and
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