The Book of NUMBERS MODULE: LORD, HOW I LOVE YOUR TORAH!

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1 Our Mission: A disciple-making church that transforms lives with the gospel and love of Jesus Christ. DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS PRESENTS The Book of NUMBERS MODULE: LORD, HOW I LOVE YOUR TORAH!

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3 The Book of NUMBERS My Experience STOP SKIP SKIM

4 Possible Obstacles Difficult Text List of Names, Numbers, Mixed Genre (Narrative, Law, etc.) Difficult to see the flow Why 2 x census? (are they the same?) 4

5 Possible Obstacles Difficult to find relevance What relevance does it have for us today? History of the Israelites. 5

6 Approach Session 1 (Today) Background Setting Breakdown (Structure) of the book Part 1: Preparation for the Journey Chapter 1:1 Mt Sinai Seek Relevance & Applications 6

7 Approach Session 2 (next week) Part 2: The Journey in the Wilderness Chapter 10:11 24:25 Seek Relevance & Applications Part 3 : Final Moab plain (25-36)* 7

8 Objective You & I will Not STOP Not SKIP Not SKIM STUDY NUMBERS And LOVE the Torah!

9 Background (Setting) * Numbers is part of bigger story ** Who are these people in Numbers? Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Pentateuch TORAH 9

10 Background (Setting) Creation & the Fall (1-11) * God Blessed Adam & Eve (1:28) * God Blessed Noah & sons (8:20 9:17) * Noah became a blessing No more flood Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy 10

11 Beginning of Israel History (12-50 ) God called Abram (Abraham) (12:1-3) The LORD had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your father s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. 11

12 Beginning of Israel History (12-50 ) God called Abram (Abraham) (12:1-3) 1. God will Bless Abraham 2. Make him A Great Nation 3. Make his Name Great 4. A Blessing to all people on earth Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy 12

13 Mosaic Covenant Delivered from Slavery in Egypt Cleansing through the Reed Sea 13

14 Mosaic Covenant - (19: 4-6 ) Israel s Purpose Reiterated 4 You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites. 14

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16 Mosaic Covenant - (19: 4-6 ) Israel s Purpose Reiterated What does it meant to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests? 1. God s Treasured possession 2. A holy nation 3. Kingdom of priests A. Set Apart & Connect w God B. Reflect God Blessings to others Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy 16

17 Background (Setting) God is preparing His people for the Promised Land * To Be a Holy nation (connected to & reflect God) * To Be a Blessing to All nations 17

18 Purpose: Exodus 19:4-6 Relevance 4 You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. 1. God s Treasured nation 2. A holy nation 3. Kingdom of priests (Blessings to all nations) 18

19 Relevance Purpose: Exodus 19:4-6 4 You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. 1Peter 2:9 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 19

20 Purpose: 1Peter 2:9 Application 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1. Chosen people / God s special possession. 2. Holy Nation 3. Royal Priesthood (Blessing to others) 20

21 Self Reflection #1 How have I been living my life that reflect God s holiness? 1. Connected to God 2. Set apart for God 3. Reflect God s Holiness 21

22 Self Reflection #2 How can I be a blessing to.? My Family My Church My Colleagues / supervisor / staffs/ etc My Friends & Communities? 22

23 Background (Setting) God is preparing His people for the Promised Land * To Be a Holy nation (connected to & reflect God) * To Be a Blessing to All nations 23

24 1. Name : Book of NUMBERS General Information Hebrew : In the Wilderness Greek Transliteration : Numbers 2. Genres Primary : narrative (e.g. Num 11-14) Secondary : o Law (e.g. Num 5-6) o Census documents ( Num 1-4; 26) 24

25 :1-10:10 Military Ops 1. Pre-Ops Phase 2. Movement to FUP 3. Form-Up Place (FUP) 25

26 Structure of Numbers God s Preparation of His people for the Promised Land 1. Part 1 : Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Mt Sinai (1:1-10:10) 2. Part 2: The Journey to the Promised Land (10: 11-24:25) ( Spiritual Transformation ) 3. Part 3: Preparation of the 2 nd Generation for the promised Moab Plain (25-36) 26

27 The Hamburger Structure Part 3 Preparation of 2nd Moab ( 25-36) Part 2 Spiritual Transformation Journey in the Wilderness (11-24) Part 1 Preparation of 1 st Mt Sinai (1-10) 27

28 Exposition Part 1 (1:1-10:10) Preparation of the people for the Journey to the Promised Mt Sinai 1. Organization (Purpose + Structure) 2. Operating System Law/Regulations - Preparing them to be a holy nation 3. Governance 28

29 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 1. Organisation a. Purpose/Need: i. Preparation for Invasion / Conquest (1:1-46) - Census #1 Men of 20 y.o. & above Military (v3) ii. Ministry of the Tabernacle (Dedicated) - Levites : set apart for service (1:47-53; 8:5-26) iii. Daily & Movement Operations - Tribal Camp Layout & Movement Order iv. Final Deployment / Allocation of Land 29

30 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 1. Organisation b. Structure: i. Leadership Delegation (1:4, 16, 44) God Moses Aaron Priests /Levites Tribal Leader Tribal Leader Tribal Leader Tribal Leader 30

31 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 1. Organisation b. Structure: ii. Grouping & Tasks for the Levites (3-4) Gershonites Merarites Kohathites Tabernacle, coverings, curtains, etc Frames, crossbars, posts, bases, equipment, etc Ark, lampstand, altars, sanctuary articles & stuffs, etc 31

32 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 1. Organisation b. Structure: iii. Tribal Camp Layout & Movement Order 32

33 More like National Day Parade than Military Operation 33

34 Exposition Part 1 (1:1-10:10) Preparation of the people for the Journey to the Promised Mt Sinai 1. Organization (Purpose + Structure) 2. Operating System Law/Regulations 3. Governance 34

35 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 2. Operating Systems a. Rules / Law / Regulations - Holy nation (5:1-31) b. Practices involving the Tabernacle / Passover (7-9) c. Setting apart for the Lord (3-6) 35

36 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 3. Governance a. Divine Leading God i. Cloud (11:11) b. Human Leaders i. Moses ii. Aaron + sons iii. Tribal Leaders & Elders 36

37 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land 3. Governance c. Instrument -The Silver Trumpets (10:1-10) i. Assembling the whole community or leaders ii. Setting out iii. Into battle iv. Times of rejoicing Burnt & Fellowship offerings (v10 Reminder I am the Lord your God ) 37

38 Summary 1. God institutes the Organizational / Administrative Arrangements / System for His given Missions. 2. Being organized can be a blessing. 3. Organized with Clear Objectives a. To be a holy nation/people b. To be a blessing to all people 38

39 Reflection #1 Community Level - Church Q1. How can we (GBC) be God s living testimony to the communities around us? Q2. How can we (GBC) be organized & structured in fulfilling God s mission for us? Q3. How can we (GBC) be a blessing to our community and others? 39

40 Reflection #1 Personal Level Family, Office/Work/School, Church, Other relationship, etc Q1. How can I be God s living testimony to the communities around me? Q2. How can I be organized & structured in fulfilling God s mission? Q3. How can I be a blessing to our community and others? 40

41 Application 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God s special possession,.(1peter 2:9) Q1. How do people see you and me? Q2. Have I been a blessing or a pain? 41

42 Part 2 (Next Week) Part 3 Preparation of 2nd Moab ( 25-36) Part 2 Spiritual Transformation Journey in the Wilderness (11-24) Part 1 Preparation of 1 st Mt Sinai (1-10) 42

43 Preparation for the Journey to the Promised Land Aaronic Blessing : 6:24-26 (NIV) 24 The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. 43