Wandering in the Wilderness Outline of the Book

Wandering “in the Wilderness”

Outline of the Book of Numbers by Thomas Constable

Outline of the Book of Numbers I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25)

Outline of the Book of Numbers I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south (chapters 1— 10) 1. The first census and the organization of the people (chapters 1— 4) 2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 5— 9) 3. The departure from Sinai (chapter 10)

Outline of the Book of Numbers I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south (chapters 1— 10) 1. The first census and the organization of the people (chapters 1— 4) 2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 5— 9) 3. The departure from Sinai (chapter 10) B. The rebellion and judgment of the unbelieving generation (chapters 11— 25) 1. The cycle of rebellion, atonement, and death (chapters 11— 20) 2. The climax of rebellion, hope, and the end of dying (chapters 21— 25)

Outline of the Book of Numbers I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south (chapters 1— 10) 1. The first census and the organization of the people (chapters 1— 4) 2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 5— 9) 3. The departure from Sinai (chapter 10) B. The rebellion and judgment of the unbelieving generation (chapters 11— 25) 1. The cycle of rebellion, atonement, and death (chapters 11— 20) 2. The climax of rebellion, hope, and the end of dying (chapters 21— 25) II. Prospects of the younger generation in the land (chapters 26— 36)

Outline of the Book of Numbers I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south (chapters 1— 10) 1. The first census and the organization of the people (chapters 1— 4) 2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 5— 9) 3. The departure from Sinai (chapter 10) B. The rebellion and judgment of the unbelieving generation (chapters 11— 25) 1. The cycle of rebellion, atonement, and death (chapters 11— 20) 2. The climax of rebellion, hope, and the end of dying (chapters 21— 25) II. Prospects of the younger generation in the land (chapters 26— 36) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the east (chapters 26— 32) 1. The second census (chapter 26) 2. Provisions and commands to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 27— 30) 3. Reprisal against Midian and the settlement of the Transjordanian tribes (chapters 31— 32)

Outline of the Book of Numbers by Thomas Constable I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south (chapters 1— 10) 1. The first census and the organization of the people (chapters 1— 4) 2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 5— 9) 3. The departure from Sinai (chapter 10) B. The rebellion and judgment of the unbelieving generation (chapters 11— 25) 1. The cycle of rebellion, atonement, and death (chapters 11— 20) 2. The climax of rebellion, hope, and the end of dying (chapters 21— 25) II. Prospects of the younger generation in the land (chapters 26— 36) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the east (chapters 26— 32) 1. The second census (chapter 26) 2. Provisions and commands to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 27— 30) 3. Reprisal against Midian and the settlement of the Transjordanian tribes (chapters 31— 32) B. Warning and encouragement of the younger generation (chapters 33— 36) 1. Review of the journey from Egypt (chapter 33: 1 -49) 2. Anticipation of the Promised Land (chapters 33: 50— 36: 13)

Outline of the Book of Numbers I. Experiences of the older generation in the wilderness (chapters 1— 25) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the south (chapters 1— 10) 1. The first census and the organization of the people (chapters 1— 4) 2. Commands and rituals to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 5— 9) 3. The departure from Sinai (chapter 10) B. The rebellion and judgment of the unbelieving generation (chapters 11— 25) 1. The cycle of rebellion, atonement, and death (chapters 11— 20) 2. The climax of rebellion, hope, and the end of dying (chapters 21— 25) II. Prospects of the younger generation in the land (chapters 26— 36) A. Preparations for entering the Promised Land from the east (chapters 26— 32) 1. The second census (chapter 26) 2. Provisions and commands to observe in preparation for entering the land (chapters 27— 30) 3. Reprisal against Midian and the settlement of the Transjordanian tribes (chapters 31— 32) B. Warning and encouragement of the younger generation (chapters 33— 36) 1. Review of the journey from Egypt (chapter 33: 1 -49) 2. Anticipation of the Promised Land (chapters 33: 50— 36: 13)

Seven Rebellions Timothy Mackie & Life Application Bible

Seven Rebellions Timothy Mackie & Life Application Bible 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4)

Seven Rebellions 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4) 2. “And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. ” (12: 1)

Seven Rebellions 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4) 2. “And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. ” (12: 1) 3. “And all the community raised their voice… and grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (14: 1 -2)

Seven Rebellions 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4) 2. “And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. ” (12: 1) 3. “And all the community raised their voice… and grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (14: 1 -2) 4. “And Korah… with Nathan and Abiram… with two hundred and fifty leaders of the community… rose up against Moses. ” (16: 1 -3)

Seven Rebellions 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4) 2. “And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. ” (12: 1) 3. “And all the community raised their voice… and grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (14: 1 -2) 4. “And Korah… with Nathan and Abiram… with two hundred and fifty leaders of the community… rose up against Moses. ” (16: 1 -3) 5. “And the entire community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (16: 41)

Seven Rebellions 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4) 2. “And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. ” (12: 1) 3. “And all the community raised their voice… and grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (14: 1 -2) 4. “And Korah… with Nathan and Abiram… with two hundred and fifty leaders of the community… rose up against Moses. ” (16: 1 -3) 5. “And the entire community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (16: 41) 6. “And the people quarreled with Moses. ” (20: 3)

Seven Rebellions 1. “And the people complained about their hardships. ” (11: 1) “And the rabble among them had greedy desires… and said ‘Who will give us meat? !’” (11: 4) 2. “And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. ” (12: 1) 3. “And all the community raised their voice… and grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (14: 1 -2) 4. “And Korah… with Nathan and Abiram… with two hundred and fifty leaders of the community… rose up against Moses. ” (16: 1 -3) 5. “And the entire community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. ” (16: 41) 6. “And the people quarreled with Moses. ” (20: 3) 7. “And the people spoke against God and Moses. ” (21: 5)

Reference Complaint 11: 1 About the hardships Sin Result Complained about Thousands of people their problems instead were destroyed when of praying to God sent a plague about them of fire to punish them

Reference Complaint 11: 1 About the hardships 11: 4 About the lack of meat Sin Result Complained about Thousands of people their problems instead were destroyed when of praying to God sent a plague about them of fire to punish them Lusted after things God sent quail, but as they didn’t have the people began to eat, God struck them with a plague that killed many

Reference Complaint 11: 1 About the hardships Sin Result Complained about Thousands of people their problems instead were destroyed when of praying to God sent a plague about them of fire to punish them 11: 4 About the lack of meat Lusted after things God sent quail, but as they didn’t have the people began to eat, God struck them with a plague that killed many 14: 1 -4 About being stuck in the desert Openly rebelled All who complained against God’s leaders were not allowed to and failed to trust enter the promised in His promises land, being doomed to wander in the desert until they died

Reference Complaint 11: 1 About the hardships Sin Result Complained about Thousands of people their problems instead were destroyed when of praying to God sent a plague about them of fire to punish them 11: 4 About the lack of meat Lusted after things God sent quail, but as they didn’t have the people began to eat, God struck them with a plague that killed many 14: 1 -4 About being stuck in the desert Openly rebelled All who complained against God’s leaders were not allowed to and failed to trust enter the promised in His promises land, being doomed to wander in the desert until they died 16: 3 About Moses’ and Aaron’s authority and leadership Were greedy for The families, friends, more power and possessions of authority Korah, Dathan, and Abiram were swallowed up by the earth. Fire burned up the 250 other rebels

Reference 16: 41 Complaint That Moses and Aaron caused the deaths of Korah and his conspirators Sin Result Blamed others for their God began to own troubles destroy Israel with a plague. Moses and Aaron made atonement for the people, but 14, 700 of them were killed

Reference Complaint Sin Result 16: 41 That Moses and Aaron caused the deaths of Korah and his conspirators Blamed others for their God began to own troubles destroy Israel with a plague. Moses and Aaron made atonement for the people, but 14, 700 of them were killed 20: 2, 3 About the lack of water Refused to believe that God would provide as He had promised Moses sinned along with the people. For this he was banned from entering the promised land

Reference Complaint Sin Result 16: 41 That Moses and Aaron caused the deaths of Korah and his conspirators Blamed others for their God began to own troubles destroy Israel with a plague. Moses and Aaron made atonement for the people, but 14, 700 of them were killed 20: 2, 3 About the lack of water Refused to believe that God would provide as He had promised 21: 5 That God and Moses brought them into the desert Moses sinned along with the people. For this he was banned from entering the promised land Failed to recognize God sent venomous that their problems snakes that killed were brought on by many people and their own seriously injured disobedience many others

Reference Complaint 11: 1 About the hardships Sin Result Complained about Thousands of people their problems instead were destroyed when of praying to God sent a plague about them of fire to punish them 11: 4 About the lack of meat Lusted after things God sent quail, but as they didn’t have the people began to eat, God struck them with a plague that killed many 14: 1 -4 About being stuck in the desert Openly rebelled All who complained against God’s leaders were not allowed to and failed to trust enter the promised in His promises land, being doomed to wander in the desert until they died 16: 3 About Moses’ and Aaron’s authority and leadership Were greedy for The families, friends, more power and possessions of authority Korah, Dathan, and Abiram were swallowed up by the earth. Fire burned up the 250 other rebels

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