Numbers: God's Work in the Wilderness - A Survey of the Bible
Numbers: God's Work in the Wilderness
A Survey of the Bible
Message Slides
Numbers Chart - Wilson
Numbers Summary - Peterson
Wilderness Wanderings - Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Context: Who, When, Where, and Why?
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• Who composed Numbers?
• When did he write?
• Where were he and his audience?
• Why was he writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is Numbers organized?
- Narrative Flow: Preparation (Travel) Postponement (Travel) Preparation
- Thematic Emphasis:
• Preparation of the Nation:
Organization (1:1-2:34) • Instruction (3:1-10:10)
• Rebellion of the Nation:
Unbelief at Kadesh (10:11-14:45) • Wandering in the Desert (15:1-19:22)
• Rebirth of the Nation:
New Leadership (20:1-22:1) • New Opposition (22:2-25:18) • New Hope (26:1-36:13)
• What is the message of Numbers?
Conviction: So What?
• What should we believe?
- The Lord is concerned with our preparation for spiritual battle.
- The Lord may test us to see if we are ready for more.
- The Lord is patient but may not give us unlimited chances.
- The Lord is unstoppable and will not be hindered from within or without.
• How should we behave?
- Cooperate with the plan of God and trust Him completely.
- Prepare for spiritual battle and take advantage of opportunities to grow.
Where does this fit?
- A Paradigm of the Christian Life
Next Steps
• Embrace the challenges of spiritual growth and prepare for them.
• Step into the new levels of growth God has for you.
• God is unstoppable so cooperate with His plan.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•.
•. . Monday - Numbers 6:1-27
•. Tuesday - Numbers 9:1-23
•. Wednesday - Numbers 13:1-33
•. Thursday - Numbers 14:1-45
•. Friday - Hebrew 6:1-12
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Numbers 14:1-45.
• Was there anything new or insightful in this message?
• Was there anything you know you can or should immediately apply?
• What did you struggle with in this message? What did not make sense or caused you to evaluate your own life more deeply?
• How would your life personally, or the life of your family be different if you fully live out the truths in this message?
• Where are you being challenged to grow spiritually right now?
• What are the giants in your land of spiritual growth?
• Do you have any time in your life when you should have …, didn't… and then lost the opportunity?
• Where are you facing opposition to your spiritual growth?
• What does it look like to trust God in spite of your own rebellion and the world's opposition?
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Parents Night out | December 2 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Feed your kids, load them up in their pajamas, and bring them to us. We will provide snacks and a fun filled evening while you enjoy a few hours of quiet time, Christmas shopping, or even a date night! This event is for kids Nursery through 4th Grade. Deadline to register is November 14. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register
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Griefshare - Surviving the holidays | November 19 | 10-12 noon
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Dates to Return Shoeboxes
Fellowship can start bringing their packed Operation Christmas Child boxes on Sunday, November 13th. Until then, we ask you to fill, pray, and store your boxes at home while we prepare to receive them. We are excited to see what God will do!