An Outline of Numbers

The book of Numbers has great spiritual value as bringing out, typically, the order and service of God’s people viewed as the assembly in the wilderness. It also points out very clearly different forms of unbelief and rebellion by which many have been diverted from the truth, and which are a danger to us all. But as the history continues we are made to realise that divine grace and faithfulness cannot be frustrated by any device of the enemy. The many provisions made for abnormal conditions show that God has taken account of all that would come in, and that He has adequate resources in grace and wisdom to meet it all. This is very touching, and is especially encouraging to those who wish to be faithful amidst the weakness and departure of the last days.