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Numbers - An Introduction to the Book of Numbers

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on the introduction of the book of Numbers.

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Numbers 1

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  • David Meredith

This article is about Numbers 1.

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Numbers 2-4

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  • David Meredith

This article is on Numbers 2-4.

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Pray Intercedingly

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  • James W. Beeke, Joel R. Beeke

Looking at the Numbers 12, this article shows that interceding for others is a way of displaying love for others.

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Numbers 5:11-31 - The Jealous Husband

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  • R. Dean Anderson

The law of Numbers 5:11-31 was given by God to protect the socially weak among His people - in this case, to protect the woman from her suspicious husband.

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Male/Female Leadership and Korah's Revolt: An Analogy?

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  • Ronald W. Pierce

How important is the issue of male and female leadership roles in church? Two New Testament passages, Galatians 3:28 and 1 Timothy 2:11-15, are compared to the revolt of Korah against Moses and Aaron in Numbers 16 to Numbers 18.

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Numbers 5:24 - Christmas and the Cup of Curses

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article on Numbers 5:24 is about the Old Testament cup of curse, and the cup of curse that Jesus Christ had to drink.

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Numbers 5 – The Test of Jealousy

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  • Kenneth A. Kok

This article on Numbers 5:29-30 looks at jealousy among the people of God, and the jealousy of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Numbers 5:1-4

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  • David Meredith

This article on Numbers 5:1-4 is about holiness.

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Numbers 5:5-8 – Cover Not with Sand but with Atoning Blood

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  • Ferdinand J. Bijzet

This article on Numbers 5:5-8 is about conflict in the church, confession of guilt and true reconciliation and atonement. The author also looks at restitution and compensation.

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Moses: Meek or Miserable?

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  • Cleon L. Rogers

How should Numbers 12:3 be best translated? Was Moses "meek," or is there an alternative and better translation? This article considers the best translation of this text.

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Look and Live!

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  • Jack Schoeman

This article on Numbers 21:4-9 is about looking at Christ to live.

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Numbers 6:22-23 - The Blessing of the Lord

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  • Carl Vermeulen

This article on Numbers 6:22-23 is about the Lord blessing his people through the officers. This gives the principle even today for the receiving the blessing of the Lord in our worship services today.

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Numbers 11:31-34 – The Quail Epidemic

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  • John Wilkinson

What were the quails that Numbers 11:31-34 is referring to? In this article their identity is considered together with the epidemic associated with them. The author reaches the conclusion that it was a form of bacterial food poisoning.

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Numbers 11:29 - All the LORD'S People Receive His Spirit

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  • Walter Geurts

This article on Numbers 11:29 is about our calling and work today, and how we receive the Holy Spirit to do our daily task.

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Numbers 14:13-45 – Pardon, Punishment, and Presumption

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  • William H. Smith

This article is a sermon on Numbers 14:13-45.

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Numbers 20:12 - The Leaders are Excluded

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  • Gert Kwakkel
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Numbers 20:1-13 – The Case against Moses Reopened

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  • Martin Emmrich

What was Moses' sin in Numbers 20:1-13? This essay wants to shed new light on this puzzling text. It discusses briefly the nature of Moses’ sin. It further focuses on the typological significance of both the sin and the miracle involved in this narrative.

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Numbers 21:4-9 – The Serpent on the Pole and the Cross of Christ

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  • Nicholas T. Batzig

This article provides fourteen points on how the account of Numbers 21:4-9 deepens our understanding of the gospel.

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He Has Blessed and I Cannot Reverse It A Study in Numbers 22-25

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  • Archie N. McPhail

This article discusses the story of Balaam and Balak as recorded in Numbers 22-25.

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Numbers 22-23 - God Does Not Change His Mind

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  • Stan K. Evers

Numbers 22 - Numbers 23 describe Balak and Balaam's attempts to curse Israel. This story demonstrates how God does not change His mind. God always acts for the good of His people, and is full of forgiveness. This article is a call to trust in God's promises.

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Numbers 22 - The Strange Story of a Strange Man

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  • Roger Ellsworth

Working from Numbers 22, this article looks at Balaam and his effort to curse Israel. The author maintains that unlike Balaam, we must allow God's words to fill us and must submit to His word.

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Numbers 22 – The Prophet Balaam

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  • John Marshall

This article is about the prophet Balaam in Numbers 22 and Numbers 23, and about false prophets.

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Jealous for God

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  • Al Baker

This article considers Numbers 25:13 and Phinehas's jealousy for God.

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Numbers 25:1-18 – Apostasy at Peor

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  • William H. Smith

This article contains a sermon on Numbers 25:1-18.

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Numbers 27 and 36 – The Framing Function of the Narratives about Zelophehad's Daughters

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  • Dean R. Ulrich

This essay wants to give an answer to the significance of two events, in Numbers 27 and Numbers 36, respectively: "Why did the author separate these events when they were obviously related?" and "Why did the author end the book with such a provincial ruling?"

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Numbers 6:25-26 - The Face of God

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  • C. W. Buijs

What does the blessing in Numbers 6:25–26 mean when it makes double reference to the face of God? This article explains the meaning, also showing how in Christ God’s face has become even more clear.

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Numbers 10:11-36 - Press on in Your Christian Life

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 10:11-36.

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Numbers 11:1-35 - The Dangerous Spirit of Self-Pity and Complaint

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 11:1-35.

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Numbers 12:1-16 - Handle Slander in a Christ-like Way

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 12:1-16.

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Numbers 13:1-14:45 - Don’t Succumb to Intimidation

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 13:1-14:45.

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Numbers 16:1-17:11 - What Is Your Attitude Towards Authority?

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 16:1-17:11.

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Numbers 20:1-13 - Be Faithful to the LORD

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 20:1-13.

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Numbers 20:14-21:9 - The Way to Handle Discouragement

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 20:14-21:9.

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Numbers 21:21-22:6 - Beware of the Enemy’s Subtle Devices

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 21:21-22:6.

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Numbers 22:2-35 - What to Do When God Says, “No”

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 22:2-35.

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Numbers 25:1-18 - Abide in Covenant with Christ

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Numbers 25:1-18.

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