Celebration #2 Flashcards
What is numbers in a nutshell?
The next steps toward the promises are initiated by God but are delayed by Israel’s unfaithfulness
What does numbers highlight?
Israel’s rebellion
What does the background of Numbers 1-10 mean for 10-20?
The background of blessing because of obedience (1-10) reveals more of their sin in 10-20
Does Moses lack faith in Numbers 10:29-31?
Moses didn’t want to go
No, but it is a small step in the wrong direction. People no longer obey, but they complain instead
What is Numbers 13-14 about?
12 spies, 10 no, 2 yes; people say no, God says no;
development of attitude and deliberateness of the sin
What about Caleb?
In Numbers 14:24, Caleb doesn’t die; was brought into the land
Where were the spies sent out?
Kadesh-barnea; they went into moab into Israel
Who is Balak? Who is Balaam?
Balak= king
Balaam= malicious prophet
What is the deal with the talking Donkey?
What God is doing through the donkey, God will do through the false prophets. So… Do false prophets bless the people of Israel? No, except when God makes them
Describe curses in Numbers
Balaam was paid by Balak to curse Israel
1-3 aren’t actually curses; they are blessings
4 is an actual curse, but flipped back on Balak(Genesis 3:15 & Genesis 12)
Unconditional Love vs More Love? (Prodigal Son)
Unconditional Love- Far country
More Love- Home
Why is Deuteronomy so important?
Known as “The book Jesus memorized”
People put rolled up “law” on heads and doorstops
What is the Suzerain/Vassal form?
Preamble
History Prologue
Rules: (General, Specific)
Consequences: (Postitive, negative)
Witnesses
Provision for safe keeping
Deut. 5 (10 commandments) were compared to what?
A girl giving relationship rules
What was the specific legislation? Deut. 12-26 (National …)
- national worship
- national leadership
- national life
- national worship
What was Israel’s identity defined by?
Worship and Atonement
Who does Deut. 17 speak to?
Kings;
don’t try to win, negotiate, or buy your security; instead, copy Deut. and read it every day.
Blessing and curses equal what in Deut.?
blessing = life in the land (1-15)
cursing = exile from the land (16-68)
Does God just like to curse?
No; It shows God as the relentless pursuer and wants to redeem us
What are the curses in Deuteronomy?
Disease 21
Drought 23-24
Defeat 25
Deceit 56
Disasters 59
Dispersion 68
Is Deuteronomy over after curses?
No, God will circumcise your heart if you return
What is Joshua about?
Land with a twist that God would be with Moses
Is Joshua the fulfillment of the Land, Nation, or Leader?
Land
What is special about Rahab?
Rahab is the example of the incarnation of the scriptures and is strong and courageous
What were the 3 conditions for Rahab?
- red rope
- don’t tell anyone
- gather with family
What does Baal mean?
god of rain