What's in a Number
The number of perfection
Seven
This "gazelle" was "always occupied with works of kindness and charity". At her death, many widows displayed the garments that she made for them. The Apostle Peter raised her up from the dead.
Dorcas/Tabitha
Hades
The Hebrew name for Egypt. This person was the son of Ham.
Probation or trial
40
A married couple who mentored Apollos and hosted early church gatherings.
Priscilla and Aquila
Logos
the Word
This Pharaoh was responsible for the death of King Joshiah.
Pharaoh Necho
Perfection of Government
12
This "son of encouragement" played a crucial role in the acceptance of the Apostle Paul in the Christian community. He was instrumental in the growth of the Church in Antioch.
Barnabas
Nephesh
Soul (life)
Name the three instances when Egypt served as a refuge for these Biblical characters.
Abraham (due to famine)
Jacob and family (famine)
Joseph, Mary and Jesus
New Beginning
8
During the events leading to the destruction of the first Temple, this Ethiopan eunuch persuaded the King to remove the prophet Jeremiah from a muddy cistern. God later promised him that he would not perish in the fall of Jerusalem due to his faith.
Ebed-Melech
Elohim
God
This prophet was forcibly taken to Egypt by Jewish leaders seeking to escape from the Babylonians.
Jeremiah
Freedom, Liberation, Divine Empowerment
50
He is one of the most loyal and consistent companions of the Apostle Paul throughout the missionary journeys and imprisonment. He was with Paul in the riots in Ephesus, the shipwreck on the way to Rome and was "a fellow prisoner" with Paul in Rome.
Aristarchus
Paraklete
Comforter (Advocate)
This city is compared "spiritually" to Egypt in the last days.
Jerusalem