The People’s Bible: Numbers
Overview
Numbers tells the story of God’s people in the wilderness after they left Mount Sinai. One generation refused to enter the Promised Land and spent the remainder of their lives wandering in the wilderness. But during those years, a new generation arose, which stood at the Jordan River ready to inherit what God had promised. Numbers is the fourth book written by God’s great leader Moses.
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- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“The bronze snake prefigured Christ’s crucifixion. Just as the Israelites were saved from the poison of the snakes when they looked in faith toward the bronze snake, so believers of all ages can look to Christ in faith and be saved from the spiritual poison of sin.” (Page 167)
“The issue was simple: Would the people proceed into the Promised Land on the basis of faith in the Lord’s strength and goodness? Or would they be deceived by what was visible to their eyes? Stated another way, the question was this: Would doubt lead them to question God’s promises and accept Satan’s siren song, ‘Did God really say …?’ (Genesis 3:1).” (Pages 107–108)
“In the third phrase of the benediction, we see the work of the third person of the Trinity: God the Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit. The phrase ‘turn his face toward you’ indicates that the Lord gladly looks upon each of us as individuals.” (Page 63)
“The first phrase refers especially to the work of God the Father. The blessing from the Father includes all aspects of our life.” (Page 61)
“grace of God stands behind both situations so that those who believed God’s promises were and will be saved” (Page 167)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Numbers
- Author: Paul W. Kuske
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 2002
- Pages: 248
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