Bible study course
An advanced, collegiate, twelve-lesson academic study of the Book of Numbers, exploring the ordering of the holy encampment at Sinai, the Aaronic priestly blessing, the crisis of the twelve spies at Kadesh-barnea, Korah rebellion, the bronze serpent, Balaam prophetic oracles, and the dawn of the second generation on the Plains of Moab.
An orienting academic study of Numbers 1:1 to 4:49, exploring the wilderness of Sinai, the military census of 603,550 men, the four-quadrant architectural encampment surrounding the Tabernacle dwelling, and the sacred duties of the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 5:1 to 6:27, examining the sanitary and spiritual boundaries of the camp, restitution for covenant wrongs, the Sotah jealousy ordeal, the dedicated consecration of the Nazirite, and the timeless Aaronic benediction (Birkat Kohanim).
An academic exposition of Numbers 7:1 to 9:23, analyzing the twelve-day altar dedication offerings, the lighting of the golden lampstand, the consecration of the Levites, the provision of the Second Passover (Pesach Sheni), and divine guidance through the pillar of cloud and fire.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 10:1 to 12:16, examining the two silver signal trumpets, the solemn departure from Sinai, the graves of craving at Kibroth-hattaavah, the empowerment of seventy elders, and Miriam challenge to Moses meekness.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 13:1 to 14:45, analyzing the reconnaissance mission to Canaan from Kadesh-barnea, the minority report of Caleb and Joshua, the national rebellion against God, Moses intercession appealing to covenant mercy, and the forty-year wilderness judgment.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 15:1 to 17:13, examining laws of future land offerings, fringes (tzitzit), the political and liturgical rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, divine judgment by earthquake and fire, Aaron intercessory incense, and the budding of Aaron rod with ripe almonds.
An academic exposition of Numbers 18:1 to 19:22, analyzing the sanctuary responsibilities of Aaron and the Levites, the perpetual covenant of salt, the tithe of tithes, and the mysterious purification ritual of the unblemished Red Heifer (Parah Adumah).
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 20:1 to 21:35, analyzing the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses sin at the waters of Meribah, Edom refusal of passage, the plague of fiery serpents, the healing Bronze Serpent lifted on a pole, and the military victories over Sihon and Og.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 22:1 to 24:25, analyzing the fear of Balak king of Moab, the Mesopotamian diviner Balaam, the talking donkey and the Angel of the Lord, the four sovereign blessings that turn curses into praise, and the messianic prophecy of the Star of Jacob.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 25:1 to 26:65, analyzing the tragic idolatry and sexual apostasy at Shittim, the righteous zeal of Phinehas turning away divine wrath, the perpetual covenant of peace, and the second military census of 601,730 men on the Plains of Moab.
An advanced theological exposition of Numbers 27:1 to 30:16, analyzing the legal plea of Zelophehad daughters for land inheritance justice, the public ordination of Joshua as Moses successor, the comprehensive festival liturgical calendar, and the sacred integrity of vows and oaths.
The climactic final study of Numbers 31:1 to 36:13, examining holy war against Midian, the death of Balaam, the conditional settlement of Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh east of Jordan, the forty-stage wilderness itinerary, the territorial boundaries of Canaan, and the six Cities of Refuge (Arei Miklat).