Background Info
Who wrote Numbers?
Moses.
The book of numbers is: the _________'s Sacred History.
Israelites.
True or False: In this book, the Israelites were quite obedient to God.
False. They were rebellious.
What was the Israelites problem while wandering?
They doubted God.
Why is the book 'Numbers' named 'Numbers'?
Because Numbers starts off with census by God. Also, many numbers and statistics were shown in this book.
What 2 books come before Numbers?
Exodus, Leviticus.
The Israelites were _____ so God trained them.
Rebellious.
Who is the main character of this book? (Hint: Two main 'characters')
Israelites, Moses.
What did God do when the Israelites tested his patience?
He tested their endurance and loyalty.
What is the Hebrew title of Numbers?
Behmidhar
What is Numbers about? (Answers may vary.)
The Israelites journey to follow God. (continued from Exodus and Leviticus)
What is the first event that occurs in Numbers?
God's Census.
Where does Numbers take place mostly?
In the wilderness.
Why did the Israelites have this problem?
They were facing difficulties while traveling and had many things they were unpleased about.
What is the Greek title of Numbers?
Arithmoi.
How many chapters is Numbers?
36
What did the Israelites believe about God? That he would abandon them, not care for them, or that God was merely their servant?
That God did not care for them.
What did God remind the Israelites as he tested them?
That he does not tolerate any rebellion
What did the Israelites doubt while wandering?
God's authority.
What is the Latin name for Numbers?
Numeri.
What century was Numbers written in?
5th Century BC
When does Numbers take place? (ex. When they went to San Francisco to catch Fish)
Departure from Sinai and wandering in the wilderness before entering Canaan.
What is the big idea? (Answers may vary.)
The Israelites lost faith in God and attempted to rebel, but God always made a way for them to return back and start over.
True or False: God forgave the Israelites. (I know this is easy but this is 중요해!)
True.
What dos the Hebrew title mean?
In the Wilderness.