BIB505: The Book of Numbers

In Hebrew, B’midbar means “in the wilderness,” which is the real name of this book. The Greek translators called it Arithmoi, and in Latin it was Numeri, because the translators focused on the two census takings at the beginning and the end of the wanderings. But it’s basically &ldquothe wilderness wanderings.”

Numbers is really a book about arrested progress. In a sense, it never should have happened. It took only 40 hours to get Israel out of Egypt &endash; the Passover. But it took 40 years to get Egypt out of Israel.

Study Points in this class will include:

  • Introduction, Chapters 1-2
  • The Duties of the Levites, Ch. 3-4
  • Preparations of the Camp, Ch. 5-10
  • Journey to Kadesh Barnea, Ch. 10-14
  • The Journey to the Plains of Moab, Ch. 15-20
  • Engaging the Canaanites, Ch. 21-25
  • Preparing to Enter the Land, Ch. 26-31
  • The Land of Promise, Ch. 32-36

(2 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 8 weeks. Login and click “Course Schedule” for start times.

Required Materials

Audio/Video Materials – select from ONE of the following:

A workbook is suggested as an aid to your study. (not required)

Current Members

Log in to the Campus to enroll in this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Non-Members

Purchase a Koinonia Institute Membership to start this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

  • Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
  • Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
  • Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
  • Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

  1. Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
  2. Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
  3. Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
  4. The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
  5. Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.