The Word

Encampment in the desert, with Mount Seir in the distance, Wady Arabah. Colored lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1849. (Wikimedia Commons) found  here. Using the English Standard Version, we begin Numbers. Need a Bible?   Super Giant Print?  Would you rather a  NKJV? The Book of Numbers is often considered a historical account within the Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Old Testament, dives into the journey and challenges of the Israelites in the wilderness. Chapters 13 through 24 of the Book of Numbers continue to narrate the journey of the Israelites towards the Promised Land, highlighting challenges, rebellions, and the faithfulness of God. This section of Numbers is rich in narrative, showcasing the trials of leadership and the consequences of disobedience, as well as divine interventions. Exploration and Rebellion Chapter 13  details the scouting mission by twelve spies sent to Canaan. Upon their return, ten spies report on the land's formidabl...

                                                      The Siegburg Lectionary , 12th century.                                                                                The British Library (Public Domain) Please have your Bible with you as you go through these lessons. My favorite is the ESV as it is closer to the Greek than most translations and is easy to read; however, this study was created with the NKJV and the NASB. Your favorite will work, too! It is highly encouraged to read the verse or chapter first, then go through the lesson - either way is fine. There are questions at the end to hopefully help you remember some things from the study. Need a ...

Using the English Standard Version, we begin Numbers. Need a Bible?   Super Giant Print?  Would you rather a  NKJV? The Book of Numbers is often considered a historical account within the Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Old Testament, dives into the journey and challenges of the Israelites in the wilderness. Organization of the Israelites Chapter 1  describes God's command to Moses to conduct a census of all Israelite men of military age, with the Levites assigned to the care of the Tabernacle and therefore exempt. Chapter 2  details the arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle, highlighting the structured camp setup that places the Levites and the sacred structure at the center. Chapter 3  focuses on the specific roles of the Levite families (Gershonites, Kohathites, Merarites) in the service of the Tabernacle and their substitution for the firstborn of Israel, who were originally sanctified. Chapter 4  continues detailing the responsibilities ...