Come Follow Me: Reading: Numbers 1-10

 Come Follow Me: Reading: Numbers 1-10

Numbers 1: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/1?lang=eng

Moses and the princes in Israel count from each tribe (except Levi) those males twenty years of age and older—They total 603,550—The Levites are appointed to attend the tabernacle.

Vs 3: They were actually counting those who were able to go to war.

The Levites were not numbered to go to war. Joseph had a double portion in Israel in that both Ephraim and Mannaseh were counted as tribes.

Numbers 2: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/2?lang=eng

The order and leaders of the tribes and armies of Israel in their tents are given.

33 But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the Lord commanded Moses.

40 All the male Israelites from one month old and up were also counted.

Numbers 3: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/3?lang=eng

Aaron and his sons minister in the priest’s office—The Levites are chosen to do the service of the tabernacle—They are the Lord’s, replacing the firstborn of all families of Israel—Their number, charge, and service are given.

12 And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;

13 Because all the firstborn are mine; for on the day that I smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I hallowed unto me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast: mine shall they be: I am the Lord.

Vs 15. The males of the Levites were counted from one month old and up.

41 And thou shalt take the Levites for me (I am the Lord) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.

45 Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am the Lord.

There were more first born of all the tribes of Israel than the males of the tribe of Levi. So they needed to pay redemption money to make up the difference.

Numbers 4: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/4?lang=eng

When the camps of Israel move, Aaron and his sons cover the holy things in the tabernacle—The Levites of the families of Kohath, Gershon, and Merari carry the burden of the tabernacle.

Vs 3 Sons of ]Levi] from age 30 to 50 numbered to work in the Tabernacle. 23, 30, 43

47 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that came to do the service of the ministry, and the service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation,

Numbers 5: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/5?lang=eng

Lepers are put out of the camp—Sinners must confess and make restitution to gain forgiveness—Women believed to be immoral undergo a trial of jealousy before the priests.

7 Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.

How can you restore 100% and then add 20% more? The Lord can make all things right, but you can never do it on your own.

What happens to the man for thinking ill of his wife and for allowing jealousy to destroy her and/or him?

Numbers 6: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/6?lang=eng

The law of the Nazarite is explained, whereby the children of Israel may consecrate themselves to the Lord by a vow—They drink no wine nor strong drink and if defiled must shave their heads—The Lord reveals the blessing to be used by Aaron and his sons in blessing Israel.

22 ¶ And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

23 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

27 And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Numbers 7: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/7?lang=eng

The princes of Israel make offerings for the tabernacle at its dedication—The Lord speaks to Moses from the mercy seat, between the cherubim, upon the ark.

3 And they [the princes of each tribe] brought their offering before the Lord, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.

6 And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

11 And the Lord said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.

Numbers 8: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/8?lang=eng

Vs 16-19 The Levites are washed, consecrated, and set apart by the laying on of hands—They are the Lord’s in place of the firstborn of every family—They are a gift to Aaron and his sons to do the service of the tabernacle.

Vs 24-25: They serve from age 25 to 50.

Numbers 9: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/9?lang=eng

Israel is again commanded to keep the Passover—A cloud rests upon the tabernacle by day and by night, plus a fire by night—When the cloud rests, Israel camps; when it lifts, they journey.

Vs 10 to 14 Israel to keep the Passover wherever they are, whether they have been made unclean or not.

Numbers 10: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/num/9?lang=eng

Silver trumpets are used to call assemblies and to blow alarms—The cloud is taken from the tabernacle, and the children of Israel march forth in their prescribed order—The ark of the covenant goes before them in their journeyings.