NUMBERS 32
2 Outlines
Numbers 32:1-33
A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION
Much is accomplished
when people work together! (Give examples. Nehemiah building the walls is an
example I think of.)
The children of
Some of the tribes
wanted to settle on the other side of the
A REQUEST FOR A COUNTRY
(INHERITANCE) - Vss. 1-5
The request was to
settle in a land that was very suitable for cattle.
A REACTION OF CONCERN -
Vss. 6-15
Moses was afraid that
the other tribes would be discouraged. He envisioned them sitting in their new
land while the other tribes had to fight for their territory. He used the
example of the previous generation, which refused to enter the Promised Land
through unbelief.
A RESPONSE OF COMMITMENT
- Vss. 16-19
These people proposed building
cities and sheepfolds and then joining the other tribes in conquering the
Promised Land. They said they would not return until the others had been
successful in securing their inheritance.
A RESOLUTION OF THE
CONFLICT - Vss. 20-33
Moses made the agreement
with warnings.
These tribes were
faithful in fulfilling their obligation (Joshua 22:1-9)
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PEACEFUL RESOLUTION
The children of
PETITION – Vss. 1-4
Two tribes wanted to stay on the side of the
PROTEST – Vss. 6-15
Moses was concerned that this meant that the two
tribes would not help conquer The Promised Land.
This would hurt morale. He sited the rebellion of the Children of
PROPOSAL – Vss. 16-19
The two tribes proposed building sheepfolds for their
livestock and then joining the invasion of The Promised Land. They would not return home until
PACT – Vss. 20-32
It was agreed that the two tribes would build their
sheepfolds and get their families settled. Then they would go forward armed to
help conquer the enemy.
PREPARATION – Vss. 33-42
Joined by the half tribe of Manasseh, the two tribes made
the needed preparations to take care of their families. They then joined the
rest of the people in conquering The Promised Land.