Old Testament Survey
CHAPTER EIGHT
NUMBERS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Numbers.
- Identify to whom the book of Numbers was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Numbers.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Numbers from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Numbers.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Moses
TO WHOM: Israel
PURPOSE: Records experiences of the wilderness journey which are a type of the defeated Christian.
KEY VERSE: Numbers 32:23
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: God is not pleased with anything less than total commitment.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Moses, Korah, Balaam, Aaron, Miriam, Joshua, Caleb
OUTLINE
I. Preparation for departure from Sinai: Numbers 1:1-10:10
A. The people numbered: Numbers 1:1-54
B. The camp arranged: Numbers 2:1-34
C. The priest and Levites instructed: Numbers 3:1-4:49
D. The people protected: Numbers 5:1-31
E. The vow of the Nazarite: Numbers 6:1-27
F. Gifts of the princes: Numbers 7:1-89
G. Lighting of the tabernacle lamps: Numbers 8:1-4