Book of Numbers Summary: A Complete Animated Overview

Watch our overview video on the book of Numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Numbers, Israel travels through the wilderness on the way to the land promised to Abraham. Their repeated rebellion is met by God’s justice and mercy.

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[juandelacruz]

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[TheAsylumchild]

The one thing I find sad about this story is the part about the snakes and God had Moses make a bronze snake to heal them. All they had to do was simply LOOK at the snake and be healed. Some people died because they wouldn't do something as simple as look at a bronze snake. Even today, all people have to do is accept Jesus, ask Him to forgive them of their sins, and they are Saved. People come up with every excuse and justification to not do something simple like accept Jesus. It's just so sad.

[bttytm]

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[xchorro]

man numbers really highlights humanities natural brattiness. we don’t deserve anything but God is so gracious and giving

[infinityApologeticsClips]

I love the story of Balaam. This shows that even in the midst of struggle, God is working behind the scenes preparing a way for us and sending blessings our way and already has a way out for us in our wilderness.

[andreycastro]

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[andrelinhares]

This story reminds me of the many times I was complaining about my life while God was blessing me without me knowing! It creates in us a grateful heart, and also a broken heart seeking for repentance.

[franzjojojojo]

"where things go terribly wrong" seems to be the catch phrase in every video so far.

[genniferburns]

This hit me hard: "God is faithful to His promises but will let His people walk away and face the consequences". There are promises God has given me that I still question and doubt even in this very moment. But I have the choice to either believe that He'll keep His word, or go my own way. I don't want to miss out. I've got to choose to believe Him, even when I don't see how it'll all come together.

[MatthewSchellenberg]

There's another meta-symbol you left out (or will cover later). The story of Israel is a metaphor for the Christian life. We were in slavery (preconversion), God saved us from the power of Satan (Pharaoh), we were baptized and marked as God's people (Red Sea), we start out optimistic (Covenant at Mt Sinai), but we constantly rebel (Korah, snakes, etc), and make the journey tough on ourselves rather than trusting God (40 years). Life is not a cakewalk, it's a battle (Numbers). Satan opposes us and we struggle and battle, but through God we can have victory over our enemies (Joshua). Who are our enemies? "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms". Driving out the Canaanites is a metaphor for our battle against sin and evil.

[theeulogywriters]

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[emaleearnold]

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[pangaea]

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[CC-ptdi]

Just in case anyone missed it. The arrangement of the camp actually forms a "cross".


The eastern side has the most population of 180, 000 which is the longer foot of the cross. While the western side has the least population of 100, 000, thus the shorter end of the cross. The north and south camps are in identical population of 150, 000 thus forming the two equal sides.


So the shape is more of a traditional cross (✝) which is unlike the one showed in the video with symmetrical lengths (✚)

[GinaDuffify]

I always love & never skip all the Bible Project videos from the start. Just wanna say how blessed I am & how much I have grown being able to have own bible study & understand the scripture more. Thank God for all of u Bible Project team.

And oh... actually, if I may, I just wanna say that it would be beautiful if you could draw the arrangement of the tent like a cross... because if you follow the numbers stated for each tribe, the right proportion is forming a cross! It's beautiful to have found the Gospel or the plan of salvation was pictured there. God is awesome! ;)

[vinijg]

don't know how many times i've seen this video, but I just realized how they make Moses look older at each stage. Great stuff! you guys are awesome!

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Video correction: At 6:05 we wrote Hebrews 4-5 but the reference is actually Hebrews 3-4.

[trancehippie]

Thank you Bible Project for this amazing condensation of the book of Numbers.

I've been trying to read the entire Bible, starting from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and now Numbers. The first five books have been known to be very dry, but thank God for The Bible Project. Thank you for honoring God and allowing people like us to learn more about the Bible so that we can honor Him too.

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[blueboy]

I am very proud to have been named after Caleb the spy, showing his trust in God and encouraging others to do the same

[magnenoalex]

I love how the camp looks like a cross