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

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity Return from captivity 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity Return from captivity Years of silence 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity Return from captivity Years of silence Life of Christ 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity Return from captivity Years of silence Life of Christ Early church 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

1st Cycle – 17 Major Periods Before the Flood The Flood Scattering of the people Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Invasion/Conquest of land Judges United Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity Return from captivity Years of silence Life of Christ Early church Letters to Christians 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Before the Flood Creation 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Before the Flood Creation Adam and Eve 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Before the Flood Creation Adam and Eve First Sin 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Before the Flood Creation Adam and Eve First Sin Cain and Abel 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Before the Flood Creation Adam and Eve First Sin Cain and Abel Generations: Adam (creation) to Noah (Flood) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – The Flood Flood itself 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – The Flood Flood itself Meat given for food 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – The Flood Flood itself Meat given for food Law of capital punishment 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – The Flood Flood itself Meat given for food Law of capital punishment Covenant of the rainbow 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – The Flood Flood itself Meat given for food Law of capital punishment Covenant of the rainbow Curse of Canaan 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – The Flood Flood itself Meat given for food Law of capital punishment Covenant of the rainbow Curse of Canaan Generations: Noah (Flood) to Scattering of the people 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Scattering of the People Tower of Babel 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Scattering of the People Tower of Babel Languages Divided 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Scattering of the People Tower of Babel Languages Divided Generations: Shem to the Patriarchs 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Patriarchs Abraham 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Patriarchs Abraham Isaac 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Patriarchs Abraham Isaac Jacob 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Patriarchs Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites Leviticus teaches concept of holiness 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites Leviticus teaches concept of holiness Census taken 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites Leviticus teaches concept of holiness Census taken Gifts of princes 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites Leviticus teaches concept of holiness Census taken Gifts of princes Passover observed 1 yr 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites Leviticus teaches concept of holiness Census taken Gifts of princes Passover observed 1 yr Trip from Sinai to Kadesh Barnea 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Exodus Escape From Egypt Journey to Mt. Sinai God’s covenant with Israel Instructions for tabernacle and furniture Two special craftsmen Israel breaks covenant; God renews it Building and setting up of the tabernacle Laws for priests/Levites Leviticus teaches concept of holiness Census taken Gifts of princes Passover observed 1 yr Trip from Sinai to Kadesh Barnea Spies bring back a fearful report 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS 2005 Bible Study Cycle 2 WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 14 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 16 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded 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?” 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness 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! Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded Miriam’s death 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness God’s judgment Korah, Dathan, Abiram – swallowed up by the earth 250 men who offered incense: consumed by fire from Jehovah Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded Miriam’s death 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 17 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 20:1 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 20:8 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 20:14 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 20:23 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 21 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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.” 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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. 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 21 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 22-24 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness 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 Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num 24 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites Israel’s harlotry with Moab With Moabite women; sacrificed to Baal-Peor Offenders hanged 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num. 26 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites 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) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Num. 31 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness 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 Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath on Midianites 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) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Deuteronomy 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan 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. 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Deut. 34 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness 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) Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Josh. 3-4 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Mitch Davis: Josh 1-2 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.” Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) Rahab Shelters the spies Referred to as a woman of faith. Heb. 11:31 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 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” 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 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) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness 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. 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 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.” 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness 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. 2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Moses’ speeches Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 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 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2

2nd Cycle – Wandering in the Wilderness Sentenced to wander in the wilderness Korah, Dathan, Abiram Aaron’s rod that budded Miriam’s death Sin of Moses and Aaron Passing by Edom Death of Aaron Fiery Serpents Sihon, Og Balaam Fornication with Midianite women Second census Wrath upon the Midianites Speeches of Moses Moses’ death Crossing the Jordan Passover observed (40 years later) 2005 Bible Study - Cycle 2