Welcome back to Bible Book Club for Season 4! In this episode, we cover the book of Numbers overview as well as Numbers 1-2. As Susan and Heather will explain, the book of Numbers is not so much about math but about the story of how God faithfully led Israel through the wilderness despite their rebellion. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes BlogMoses TimelinePatriarchal Lineage: 12 Sons and 12 Tribes of ...
Show notes
In this episode, we cover the book of Numbers’ overview as well as Numbers 1-2. As Susan and Heather will explain, the book of Numbers is not so much about math but more about the story of how God faithfully led Israel through the wilderness despite their rebellion.
HAYLEY’S BIBLE BENDER:
My Bible bender was the analogy of the book of Numbers to a marriage. Susan said it this way, “the story of the relationship between the Israelites and God very much resembles a courtship, wedding, and marriage. In Genesis and Exodus, God chooses and pursues the Israelites in love and explains his intent: to dwell among them only. In Leviticus, God lays out the plan for how they will live together. This is where the wedding ends and the marriage begins. This is where the Israelites relationship with God will be tested. As we begin in Numbers, we open in the honeymoon phase, all excited and ready to take a trip to their new life. Israel is getting organized and packed for the journey.”
That was so realistic and being just one-year married, all of those stages are still so fresh to me. I love the analogy of transitioning from courtship to marriage. What stood out to you in this first episode of Numbers?
What was your Bible bender? Did you learn anything new?
VERSES MENTIONED:
- Numbers 1-2
- Numbers 14:11
- Genesis 49
- Revelation 21:9-14
- Revelation 21:22-27
SHOW NOTES:
Moses Timeline
Patriarchal Lineage: 12 Sons and 12 Tribes of Israel
The Tanakh Books
The Old Testament Books
Camp Diagram by Jan Luyken (Rijksmuseum)
Marching Diagram by Jan Luyken (Rijksmuseum)
This article was written by Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club.
