2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2 Journey Through The Bible Cycle 2: WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS

2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

Journey Through The Bible

Cycle 2: WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS


1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods

1. Before the Flood



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood

3. Scattering of the people



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus

6. Wandering in the wilderness



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus


7. Invasion/Conquest of land



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom

11. Judah alone



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom

11. Judah alone

12. Captivity



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom

11. Judah alone

12. Captivity

13. Return from captivity



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom

11. Judah alone

12. Captivity


14. Years of silence



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom

11. Judah alone

12. Captivity



15. Life of Christ



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom

10. Divided Kingdom

11. Judah alone

12. Captivity



15. Life of Christ

16. Early church



1. Before the Flood

2. The Flood


4. Patriarchs

5. Exodus



8. Judges

9. United Kingdom10. Divided Kingdom11. Judah alone12. Captivity13. Return from captivity14. Years of silence15. Life of Christ16. Early church17. Letters to Christians


2nd Cycle – Before the Flood

1. Creation



1. Creation

2. Adam and Eve



1. Creation

2. Adam and Eve

3. First Sin



1. Creation

2. Adam and Eve

3. First Sin

4. Cain and Abel



1. Creation

2. Adam and Eve

3. First Sin

4. Cain and Abel

5. Generations: Adam (creation) to Noah (Flood)


2nd Cycle – The Flood

1. Flood itself



1. Flood itself

2. Meat given for food



1. Flood itself


3. Law of capital punishment



1. Flood itself



4. Covenant of the rainbow



1. Flood itself




5. Curse of Canaan



1. Flood itself




5. Curse of Canaan

6. Generations: Noah (Flood) to Scattering of the people


2nd Cycle – Scattering of the People1. Tower of Babel


2nd Cycle – Scattering of the People1. Tower of Babel2. Languages Divided


2nd Cycle – Scattering of the People1. Tower of Babel2. Languages Divided3. Generations: Shem to the Patriarchs


2nd Cycle – Patriarchs

1. Abraham



1. Abraham2. Isaac



1. Abraham2. Isaac3. Jacob



1. Abraham2. Isaac3. Jacob4. Joseph


2nd Cycle – Exodus

1. Escape From Egypt




2. Journey to Mt. Sinai





3. God’s covenant with Israel






4. Instructions for tabernacle and furniture







5. Two special craftsmen







5. Two special craftsmen

6. Israel breaks covenant; God renews it



1. Escape From Egypt2. Journey to Mt. Sinai3. God’s covenant with

Israel4. Instructions for

tabernacle and furniture5. Two special craftsmen6. Israel breaks covenant;

God renews it7. Building and setting up

of the tabernacle







of the tabernacle

8. Laws for priests/Levites







of the tabernacle

8. Laws for priests/Levites9. Leviticus teaches

concept of holiness







of the tabernacle


concept of holiness10. Census taken







of the tabernacle


concept of holiness10. Census taken11. Gifts of princes







of the tabernacle


concept of holiness10. Census taken11. Gifts of princes12. Passover observed 1 yr







of the tabernacle


concept of holiness10. Census taken11. Gifts of princes12. Passover observed 1 yr13. Trip from Sinai to

Kadesh Barnea







of the tabernacle


concept of holiness10. Census taken11. Gifts of princes12. Passover observed 1 yr13. Trip from Sinai to

Kadesh Barnea14. Spies bring back a

fearful report


2005 Bible StudyCycle 2

WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS


2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness1. Sentenced to

wander in the wilderness

2. Korah, Dathan, Abiram

3. Aaron’s rod that budded

4. Miriam’s death

The reports 10 spies: bad Joshua/Caleb: good

The people Wanted to stone them (Num.

14:10) Rejected God’s promise (Num.

14:11) God’s judgment

I will strike and disinherit them Moses intercedes; God pardons

Mitch Davis:

Num 14

Mitch Davis:

Num 14






4. Miriam’s death

Korah (Levite); Dathan and Abiram (and On): Reubenites Their claim: You have gone

far enough All the congregation is holy The Lord is in their midst. So why do you exalt

yourselves above the assembly of the Lord?”

Mitch Davis:

Num 16

Mitch Davis:

Num 16






4. Miriam’s death

Moses’ response The Lord will show who is His,

who is holy, and will bring him near to Himself

Do this: take censers for yourselves

(Korah and all your company), Put fire in them Lay incense upon them in the

presence of the Lord tomorrow The man whom the Lord chooses

shall be the one who is holy. You have gone far enough, you

sons of Levi!






4. Miriam’s death

God’s judgment Korah, Dathan, Abiram –

swallowed up by the earth 250 men who offered

incense: consumed by fire from Jehovah






4. Miriam’s death

God shows who is holy Korah incident: God sided with

Moses and Aaron Murmuring: Aaron’s censer stops

God’s plague

Third and final declaration Every tribe to have a rod The one whose rod buds, is the

one God chooses to serve as priest

Aaron’s rod buds

Mitch Davis:

Num 17

Mitch Davis:

Num 17






4. Miriam’s death

Miriam dies in Kadesh Miriam remembered for:

Murmur (with Aaron) against Moses: leprosy. Ex. 12:1ff

Leading the women in a victory song/dance. Ex. 15:20-21

Viewed as a leader. Mic. 6:4

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:1

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:1


2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness5. Sin of Moses

and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

The people in Kadesh This is where they sinned

(refusing to enter Canaan) This is now the location of

Moses and Aaron’s sin

Context: people again murmur–no food or water

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:8

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:8



and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

God’s command: Take the rod Speak to the rock

The sin: Striking the rock rather than

speaking to it. God was not hallowed: “Must we

bring water for you out of this rock?”

God’s Judgment: They would not enter the land of Promise



and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

Edom: “Thus says your brother Israel” Edomites: from Esau Israelites: from Jacob

History of hardships for Israel

Appeal Go via the King’s Highway No food eaten or fields

destroyed

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:14

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:14



and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

Edom’s response: Israel could not go through the land, lest I come with a sword

Israel asks a second time Edom’s second response:

No. They also came out ready to fight,

refusing Israel

Edom symbolic of Jacob’s relationship with Esau



and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

Journey to Mt. Hor Aaron to die here He was stripped of his

priestly garments Garments placed on

Eleazar.

He died on the 40th year, 5th month, 1st day (123 years old)

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:23

Mitch Davis:

Num 20:23



and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

People again complain They (again) speak against

God and Moses “Why have you brought us

up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread.”

Mitch Davis:

Num 21

Mitch Davis:

Num 21



and Aaron6. Passing by

Edom7. Death of Aaron8. Fiery Serpents9. Sihon, Og

God’s judgment: the Lord sent poisonous snakes and many of the people of Israel died

Moses intercedes “We have sinned…Pray to

the Lord that He take away the serpents from us.

Moses prayed for the people.



and Aaron

6. Passing by Edom

7. Death of Aaron

8. Fiery Serpents

9. Sihon, Og

God Pardons Moses told to make a

bronze serpent and set it on a pole

Those who were bitten and looked at it would live



and Aaron6. Passing by

Edom7. Death of Aaron8. Fiery Serpents9. Sihon, Og

Sihon (Amorite) Israel asks permission to go

through their land (on the way to Canaan

Sihon fights against Israel and is destroyed

Og (Bashan) Israel travels up to Bashan Og (and all Bashan) battles

against Israel but also are destroyed

Mitch Davis:

Num 21

Mitch Davis:

Num 21


2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness10. Balaam

11. Fornication with Midianite women

12. Second census

13. Wrath on Midianites

Israel camps in the (northern) plains of Moab This is directly east of

Jericho, across the Jordan

Balak (king of Moab) Afraid of Israel Joins with Midianites Sends for Balaam to curse

Israel, who ends up blessing them

Mitch Davis:

Num 22-24

Mitch Davis:

Num 22-24




12. Second census


Side note: These people were forbidden from joining themselves to Israel. Dt. 23:4; Neh 13:2 Because they did not give

Israel bread and water Because he hired Balaam

to curse Israel




12. Second census


Israel’s harlotry with Moab With Moabite women;

sacrificed to Baal-Peor Offenders hanged

Mitch Davis:

Num 24

Mitch Davis:

Num 24


2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness10. Balaam11. Fornication with

Midianite women

12. Second census13. Wrath on

Midianites

Israelite’s harlotry with Midianite woman Israelite brings a woman

into the camp. Phinehas kills both man and woman

Balaam also guilty. cp. Num. 31:15-16 He counseled the

Midianite women to play the harlot with the Israelites




12. Second census


God said to “harass” the Midianites (Num. 25:16-18)

In preparation for war… Purpose: Inheritance

(Num. 26:52-53) Larger tribes receive larger

inheritance Land divided by lot

Mitch Davis:

Num. 26

Mitch Davis:

Num. 26




12. Second census


NOTE: There was not a man of

those who were numbered when they numbered the children of Israel in the Wilderness of Sinai.

Only Caleb and Joshua was numbered (and would enter the land of Canaan)


Seek vengeance on the Midianites (cp. Num. 25:17)

After this battle Moses was to “be gathered to your people.”

The battle 1,000 from each tribe All Midianite males killed Women and children taken

captive



12. Second census


Mitch Davis:

Num. 31

Mitch Davis:

Num. 31




12. Second census


Moses’ Anger Because the women were

kept alive The women were a great

reason why the plague came upon the Israelites (remember: Balaam’s counsel for the women to commit harlotry with the Israelites)


2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness14. Moses’

speeches

15. Moses’ death

16. Crossing the Jordan

17. Passover observed (40 years later)

Book of Deuteronomy What God had done for

Israel – a review of their escape from Egypt to their verge of entering Canaan

What God expects from Israel – be faithful

What God will do for Israel – if faithful, blessing. If not, curse.

Mitch Davis:

Deuteronomy

Mitch Davis:

Deuteronomy



speeches15. Moses’ death16. Crossing the

Jordan17. Passover

observed (40 years later)

From the mountain range of Abarim (at Mt. Nebo) Moses saw the land of

Promise “I have caused you to see it

with your eyes, but you shall not cross over there.”

His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished.

Joshua: next leader (Num. 27:18-23)

Mitch Davis:

Deut. 34

Mitch Davis:

Deut. 34



speeches

15. Moses’ death



Joshua’s charge All that Joshua walks on is for

Israel’s possession (from the Great Sea to the rising of the sun)

“Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go…Anyone who rebels against your command and does not obey your words in all that you command him, shall be put to death.”

Mitch Davis:

Josh. 3-4

Mitch Davis:

Josh. 3-4

Mitch Davis:

Josh 1-2

Mitch Davis:

Josh 1-2



speeches

15. Moses’ death



Rahab Shelters the spies Referred to as a woman of

faith. Heb. 11:31



speeches

15. Moses’ death



The Crossing The waters…flowing down

from above stood and rose up in one heap, ….and those which were flowing down toward the sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off.

Priests – carrying the ark – stood on the edge of the water while all Israel passed



speeches

15. Moses’ death



Memorial Stones Twelve men to cross before

the ark into the Middle of the Jordan

12 stones placed in Gilgal (where they lodged)

A sign: “Because the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it crossed the Jordan”



speeches

15. Moses’ death



Joshua’s Leaderhip This day I will begin to exalt

you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you (Josh. 3:7)

On that day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; so that they revered him, just as they had revered Moses all the days of his life (Josh 4:14)



speeches

15. Moses’ death



40 years since Exodus Circumcision

Israel commanded to be circucised…again (this generation had not been)

This location – in Gilgal – was called: Gibeath-haaraloth (the hill of the foreskins)

“Today I have rolled (Gilgal) away the reproach of Egypt from you.”

Mitch Davis:

Josh. 5

NOTE: Now, when all the kings…heard how the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the sons of Israel until they had crossed…their hearts melted, and there was no spirit in them any longer, because of the sons of Israel. IMPLICATION: people saw and relayed what went on. In other words, all these “events” were witnessed by those NOT among God’s people.

Mitch Davis:

Josh. 5




speeches

15. Moses’ death



Stayed in Gilgal 10-14th day of 1st month

Passover observed on 14th day (as Law required)

Day after Passover They ate some of the produce

from the land Manna ceased from that day

Mitch Davis:

Josh. 5


Mitch Davis:

Josh. 5



2nd Cycle – Wanderingin the Wilderness1. Sentenced to wander

in the wilderness2. Korah, Dathan, Abiram3. Aaron’s rod that budded4. Miriam’s death5. Sin of Moses and Aaron6. Passing by Edom7. Death of Aaron8. Fiery Serpents9. Sihon, Og

10. Balaam11. Fornication with

Midianite women12. Second census13. Wrath upon the

Midianites14. Speeches of Moses15. Moses’ death16. Crossing the Jordan17. Passover observed (40

years later)

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2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2 Journey Through The Bible Cycle 2: WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS