Book of Numbers - Theme Tracking
Book of Numbers - Theme Tracker
How to Use the Numbers Theme Tracker
As you read Numbers, look for the themes listed at the top of the chart. When you read a passage containing that theme, phrase, event, or person fill in the square for that chapter. If you want to create a stronger reference for yourself, you can write the number of the verse in which the theme appears.
What to Look For
Most of the themes in the chart are very obvious, and don’t require aid or explanation. However, there are a few that can be a little tricky to identify at first.
God’s Presence Comes Down
In these early books, God is described in many ways, but in Numbers it often includes the phrase “God’s Presence”. You may also see Him described as a cloud, a pillar of fire, or the glory of the Lord. For the purpose of this study exercise, God speaking to others is separated from Him appearing. God speaks a lot through out Numbers, but He doesn’t always take a physical form.
God Gives Laws
Some Bibles will helpfully label these passages for you as “[Topic] Laws” or “Laws for [Topic]”. Passages that can also be defined as laws may include the phrase “God commanded…”
Prophecy & Covenants
This theme is trying to capture moments when the Israelites are looking to the future. A covenant is a promise from God for the future. Sometimes that is the near future, and others it is a long off promise. The same is true of prophecies. Prophecies come from people inspired by the Spirit, rather than from God directly.
Example of a Numbers Theme Tracker.
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