God’s patience preserves his promises Numbers 17-36 Core Seminars—Old Testament – Class 7: Promises Will Prevail “Past More disbelief: In Spite of Present Problems” Numbers against God’s word (17v13) from Moses (20v8-12) Context against Moses (21v4) Geographical context God’s people on the move – People’s Unbelief to God’s Patience (21v6-9) (John 3v14-15) Historical Context God’s promises to Abraham – People 26v51 – People Genesis 13v15 – Place Genesis 12v2 – Place 27, 32, 34, 36 – Presence Genesis 15v1 – Blessing to nations Genesis 12v3 – Presence 29v1 – Theme sentence Past promises will prevail in spite of present problems Blessing to nations? 21, 22-24, 31, 24v9 – God’s preparation preserves his promises Numbers 1-10 – Conclusion: People 1v46 (2v32) and 4v48 – Place - 10v33
God’s patience preserves his promises – Numbers 17-36 More disbelief: against God’s word (17v13) from Moses (20v8-12) against Moses (21v4) People’s Unbelief to God’s Patience (21v6-9) (John 3v14-15) People – 26v51 Place – 27, 32, 34, 36 Presence – 29v1 Blessing to nations? – 21, 22-24, 31, 24v9 Conclusion: Core Seminars—Old Testament Class 7: “Past Promises Will Prevail In Spite of Present Problems” Numbers Context Geographical context – God’s people on the move Historical Context – God’s promises to Abraham People – Genesis 13v15 Place – Genesis 12v2 Presence – Genesis 15v1 Blessing to nations – Genesis 12v3 Theme sentence Past promises will prevail in spite of present problems God’s preparation preserves his promises – Numbers 1-10 People – 1v46 (2v32) and 4v48 Place - 10v33
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