We ended our last lesson with grumbling by the people and seeing this is a consequence for their disbelief. We will start to see what is further revealed by the Lord.

The Hebrew title of this book is “In the Wilderness”. When the book was translated into Greek it was changed to numbers, because that is what the first chapters describe, census taking. Interesting in what we will learn about Jesus in this book.

By this time you know what we are digging to find, glimpses of Jesus. Guess what?!! By studying this book, that is often ignored by Christians, we will see in the images of Leviticus, the person of Jesus and His role. Put on your Indiana Jones hat and let’s go digging!!

**We will use the same study sheet for weeks 13 & 14 **

God, through the Holy Spirit, directed Moses in the Genesis Chapter 1 to spend 31 verses and 3 verses in Chapter 2 to describe the creation of the world. Starting in Exodus Chapter 25 through 31 God explained to Moses the way in which the tabernacle was to be constructed. Then in Chapters 35 through 40 the actual construction was described. In all 50 chapters were devoted to the tabernacle and functions.

**We will use the same study sheet for the next two weeks**

God, through the Holy Spirit, directed Moses in the Genesis Chapter 1 to spend 31 verses and 3 verses in Chapter 2 to describe the creation of the world. Starting in Exodus Chapter 25 through 31 God explained to Moses the way in which the tabernacle was to be constructed. Then in Chapters 35 through 40 the actual construction was described. In all 50 chapters were devoted to the tabernacle and functions.

As we left the class that people had stated their desire to do everything the Lord has commanded. End of Story, Huh?!!?? In Chapter 19 the people agreed to accept the terms of the covenant. In Chapters 20-23 the terms of the covenant are written out. Next comes the ratification in Exodus 24.

God’s people who were once slaves are now free and starting on their journey. Will they see God and catch glimpses of Jesus as they begin their long walk to the land of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?

From the time of Moses up to the time of Jesus and beyond, the Israelites celebrated the Passover. In the Last supper Jesus presented new meaning to this ancient feast of deliverance.

At the end of last week we observed the plagues and the ramifications of a hardened heart like Pharoah’s. This week, we see God’s answer for the hardened heart: the ultimate picture of Jesus in the Old Testament.

We are just beginning digging into Exodus last week. Thought this was going to be about Moses, but guess what it’s not about him, it’s about God. The very real story of God’s people suffering and being freed by a loving God who sends a Savior is a story told throughout the rest of the Old Testament. Jesus is the One.