Schalk J Bornman

Numbers Schalk J Bornman

This series of Bible study guides offer sound biblical interpretations that will meet the needs of pastors, church leaders, and Bible students. The task of the church is to go out, to make disciples and to teach. To do that, the church needs strong and confident Christians that know and understand the Bible correctly. In fact, all Christians should have adequate and truthful knowledge of the Bible if they wish to be a messenger of God's word. These study resources are truthful and thorough but not complicated or too academic. This series offers sound biblical interpretations that will meet the needs of pastors, church leaders, and Bible students. It will be of great value for group study leaders or anyone who wishes to gain a deeper biblical knowledge and understanding, especially persons who are new to Christianity - or simply curious about Scripture. The aim of this series is to make disciples and to help others to do the same. The major themes of the book on Numbers focus on a journey, purity, authority and leadership. It might paint a bleak picture of the stubbornness of the Israelites in the wilderness. It is a portrait of the interaction between God and His people. Their struggle was not God's failure. It shows God's faithfulness and protection. Israel was to be a royal priesthood and a holy nation before God. So, God demanded a purity that far exceeded hygiene. It tells us about God, His attitude towards sin, His providence, and how He fulfils His promises. God is lawgiver, guide, and promise-keeper. The nation was to be faithful and an example of holiness.