NUMBERS 21-36
Chapter 21: Victories and Complaining
Ø After God gave them a resounding victory over the King of Arad, what did the Israelites do next? Application for us?
Ø What was the consequence for Israel’s rebellion this time? Who does the snake on the pole represent?
Ø Did God take care of His people during the wilderness wanderings? Application for us?
Chapter 22-24: Balaam
Ø How did Balak try to fight God and His people?
Ø Did Balaam seek the Lord before responding to Balak? Did he obey the Lord? What eventually caused him to go with the men of Balak?
Ø What happens when we go against the revealed will of God?
Ø Did Balaam repent? Did God use him? Application?
Chapter 25: Moab Seduces Israel
Ø What act initiated Israel’s sexual debauchery with Moab?
Ø Who did God use to carry out His judgment against those sinning and following other gods?
Ø What picture does this give us about how God feels about worshipping other gods?
Chapter 26: Another Census
Ø Why did God call for another census?
Ø What means did Moses use to divide the land?
Ø Is God even in the details of casting lots?
Chapter 27: What About Us?
Ø What does this passage teach us about how God dealt with unusual circumstances?
Ø How did God prepare Joshua to take over for Moses?
Ø Does God still raise up people today to lead His Church?
Chapter 28-30: Offerings and Vows
Ø Why did God have Moses repeat the offerings and feast days for the people?
Ø Why did God give the commands on vows before the people entered the Promised Land?
Chapters 31: The Midianites
Ø What was the final act that God had for Moses on this earth?
Ø Why was Moses angry that the Midianite women were spared? What does that tell us about separation?
Chapters 32: The Tribes on the Transjordan
Ø Why didn’t the tribes of Reuben and Gad want to enter the Promised Land? Was theirs an act of disobedience?
Ø Were there future consequences to their decision to not settle in the Promised Land?
Chapters 33: Stages in Israel’s Journey
Ø What were the Israelites supposed to do with the inhabitants of Canaan when they crossed into the land?
Ø Did they obey? What were the results?
Ø By application, if we do not totally and completely obey God and His Word, are we opening ourselves to further struggle with sin and Satan?
Chapters 34-36: Final Divisions of the Land
Ø Notice how specific the Lord was in describing the Land. This particular piece of real-estate has been the center of the world since God declared it His and has been the center of conflict since that day also.
Ø Although Satan continues to try to destroy what God ordained so many centuries ago, He is still the God of the Universe and His decrees will prevail! PTL!
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