Números 15

Números 15

Click for Numbers Chapters 1-36 Numbers: Journey to God's Rest-Land by Irving Jensen- used by permission Source: Ryrie Study Bible THE BOOK OF NUMBERS "Wilderness Wandering" WALKING Numbers 1-12 WANDERING Numbers 13-25 WAITING Numbers 26-36 Counting & Camping Nu 1-4 Cleansing & Congregation Nu 5-8 Carping & Complaining Nu 9-12 12 Spies & Death in Desert Nu 13-16 Aaron & Levites in Wilderness Nu 17-18 Serpent of Brass & Story of Balaam Nu 21-25 Second Census 7 Laws of Israel Nu 26-30 Last Days of Moses as Leader Nu 31-33 Sections, Sanctuaries & Settlements Nu 34-36 Law & Order Rebellion & Disorder New Laws for the New Order Old Generation Tragic Transition New Generation Preparation for the Journey: Moving Out Participation in the Journey: Moving On Prize at end of the Journey: Moving In At Sinai Mt Sinai To Moab Mt Hor At Moab Mt Nebo En Route to Kadesh (Mt Sinai) En Route to Nowhere (Wilderness) En Route to Canaan (Plains of Moab) A Few Weeks to 2 Months 38 years, 3 months, 10 days A Few Months Christ in Numbers = Our "Lifted-up One" (Nu 21:9, cp Jn 3:14-15) Author: Moses Numbers 15:1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Numbers 15 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries NET Note - This chapter collects a number of religious rules. Nu 15:1-16 - deal with rulings for sacrifices. Nu 15:17–36 sins of omission. Nu 15:37–41 rules concerning tassels are covered. NIVSB - This chapter is divided into three units, each introduced by the phrase, “The Lord said to Moses” (Nu 15:1, 17, 37). ESVSB has an interesting observation - The Law-giving at Kadesh. At each place where Israel encamped for a long time, laws were given: at Sinai (Exodus 20—Numbers 9), Kadesh (Numbers 15), and the plains of Moab (Numbers 28–36). The Kadesh laws are the briefest and are mainly clarifications of the Sinai laws. George Bush - In the preceding chapter we learn that in consequence of the grievous provocation given to the Most High, he had determined to destroy them, and in token thereof had sentenced the offenders to perish in the wilderness, making, at the same time, a merciful reservation in behalf of their children. Accordingly, with a more special reference to that part of the congregation who were to inherit the land, he here repeats and explains some of the laws concerning offerings, which were to be observed after they had actually become settled in Canaan. This implied that notwithstanding past misdemeanors and proneness to rebel, the Lord was still disposed to be reconciled to them, and therefore gives them a virtual assurance that those who did not fall in the wilderness should be eventually planted in Canaan, and that he would there smell the sweet savor of their sacrifices, and make good to them all his promises. Richards writes "The travel narrative is interrupted here by rules governing a variety of offerings. Why? These chapters on ritual serve as a commentary on the preceding chapters. God’s people had refused to believe and had disobeyed. These laws reminded them of God’s original call to holiness. Note too that the regulations were for “after you enter the land I am giving you.” So these laws were also a promise that God would bring Israel home despite one generation’s unbelief." (365 Day Devotional Commentary) Later Moses recorded... Deuteronomy 1:46 “So you remained in Kadesh many days, the days that you spent there." Based on this passage in Deuteronomy, it is very probable, that the transactions recorded in this and the four following chapters took place during the time the Israelites abode in Kadesh Believer's Study Bible - Moses has described very little of the 38 years of judgment in the wilderness (Nu 15:1-20:29). This chapter presents additional rules for the sacrificial worship of Yahweh that was to characterize Israel's life in the land (cf.Nu 15:17, 18). It is amazing after such rebellion in Nu 13; 14 that God's grace allowed Israel's relationship with Him to continue as if nothing had happened. Though the generation was cursed, the promises to the nation were still intact. FLB - It is unknown why these laws were placed here, instead of incorporated into other legal collections in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers or Deuteronomy. Many of the laws are intended for a settled agricultural population living in the land of Canaan (Num 15:2), whereas Numbers is generally about the people living in the wilderness prior to entering Canaan. Guzik makes an excellent point in light of the preceding chapter - Israel was at one of its lowest points in history. It had just rebelliously rejected God’s offer to bring the nation into the Promised Land. God had consigned them to wander in the wilderness for 38 years, until the unbelieving generation had perished in the wilderness and a new generation of faith would take the Promised Land. Yet, immediately after this stinging rebellion and the chastisement from the LORD, Israel received precious tokens of God’s mercy, care, and help to Israel. Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying - When this occurred is not absolutely clear but presumably it was after their failure and judgment in Numbers 14. Where this was spoken is not stated, but we presume it is still at Kadesh-Barnea because of Moses' words in Dt 1:46 "So you remained in Kadesh many days, the days that you spent there." Numbers 15:2 "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When you enter the land where you are to live, which I am giving you, Nu 15:18 Lev 14:34 23:10 25:2 De 7:1,2 12:1,9 Numbers 15 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries YAHWEH ASSURES ISRAEL WILL ENTER THE LAND The rules in Nu 15:1-16 discuss voluntary offerings that were described in Leviticus 1-3 Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When you enter the land where you are to live ( Heb “the land of your habitations”), which I am giving you - Notice the word when (not if) indicating God would fulfill His promise to bring Israel into the Promised Land (God always fulfills His promises beloved! cf 2 Pe 1:3-4+ and 2 Cor 1:20KJV) THOUGHT - God has not, and will not give up on Israel. Many a believer under the rod of God’s correction has felt abandoned by God, as if He had given up on them, but God is always near to the believer under correction. (Guzik)