Numbers Worksheet - Numbers Chapter 8

Numbers Chapter 8 - Observation Questions

1.  What did the Lord want Moses to tell Aaron about the light of the 7 lamps? vs. 1,2

2.  Aaron did what Moses told him and mounted the lamps at the front of the lampstand.  (vs.3) ... What is significant about the lampstand and what is symbolic of it as well?  Let's look at Revelation and see what we can glean. 

Comment on the verses below:

• What did John see in his vision after he was told to write messages to the 7 churches? Revelation 1:12 -
• What was in the middle of these? Revelation 1:13-15
• What was in His right hand? Revelation 1:16
• What came out of His mouth? Revelation 1:16
• What was His face like? Revelation 1:16
• What did He tell John after John fell at His feet like a dead man? Revelation 1:17-18
• Who did the 7 stars represent? vs. 20
• Who did the 7 lampstands represent? vs. 20
• Who walks among the 7 lampstands? Revelation 2:1

Note:  The lampstand is representative of Jesus; the 7 bulbs that come off of the branch are representative of the church.  We reflect His light to the world.  This is the significance of the 7 lamps giving "light" in front of the lampstand.  What a beautiful picture of Christ and His church!

3.  How important is it that we shine forth His light into our dark world?  Comment on the verses below:

• Matthew 4:16 -
• Matthew 5:14-16 -
• Luke 15:8 -
• John 1:4 -
• John 1:7 -
• John 1:9 -
• John 3:19-21 -
• John 8:12 -
• John 12:46 -
• Acts 26:18 -
• Acts 26:23 -
• Romans 13:12 -
• 2 Corinthians 4:6 -
• Ephesians 5:8,9 -
• 1 Peter 2:9 -
• 1 John 1:7 -

4.  Back to Numbers 8.  What was the workmanship of the lampstand like and where did Moses get the pattern of how to make it? vs. 4

5.  The next thing the Lord wanted Moses to do was to take the Levites from among the people and "cleanse" them. (vs.6)  What three things did Moses do for each one of them to cleanse them? vs. 7 - Name 3 things

6.  After cleansing them, what had to be offered for them?  vs. 8

7.  Once they were cleansed and an offering for sin had been made to atone them,  he presented the Levites before the tent of meeting. Who was assembled there for this presentation and what were they told to do? vs. 9,10

8.  Next, Aaron, the High Priest, presented the Levites before the Lord as a "wave offering".  What did this qualify them for? vs. 11

9.  The people had laid their hands upon the Levites ... now the Levites were to lay their hands upon the heads of the bulls.  What offerings were then made on behalf of the Levites which represented the people as well? vs. 12 - Name 2 offerings

10.  The Levites were to stand before Aaron and he would present them as a "wave offering" to the Lord. (vs.13)  .. What was this ceremony all about ? vs. 14

11.  After that, the Levites were able to go in to serve the tent of meeting.  First, they had to be cleansed and then presented as a wave offering to show they were wholly given to Him among all the sons of Israel; in other words; this is all the Levites would do; minister in His temple. (vs.15)  Who were they replacing for this work of service unto the Lord? vs. 16-18 -

12.  Who were the Levites given to as a gift? vs. 19

13.  What were the Levites to do day by day and what did it accomplish for the sons of Israel? vs. 19

14.  All obeyed the Lord. (vs.20)...The Levites also purified themselves from sin and washed their clothes.  Aaron presented them as a "wave offering" to the Lord and made atonement for them to "cleanse" them. (vs.21).. After that, the Levities went in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and his sons. (vs.22) ...  I see Jesus presenting us as a wave offering before the Father.  Comment on the verses below:

• He walks among us ... Revelation 2:1 -
• He praises with us....Hebrews 2:11-13 -
• He prays with us ...Matthew 18:20 -

15.  Back to Numbers 8.  What age were the Levites to enter to perform the service in the tent of meeting? vs. 24

16.  What age were they to retire from the work of the tent of meeting to do no more work in there? vs. 25

17.  Although they were not to do physical work, what were they allowed to do if they had obligation? vs. 26 

Application:

18.  Have you ever wondered why Jesus was water baptized by John the Baptist since He knew no sin and would not need to be converted or repent from any sin?  It was because Jesus always obeyed the Law of God.  Think about it.  His parents circumcised Him when he was 8 days old according to the Law. 

Jesus had already submitted to the Old Testament law of circumcision (Leviticus 12:3, Luke 2:21), he went to the temple (Leviticus 12:2-8 and Luke 2:22-23), partook of the the Passover (Exodus 34:23, Luke 2:41), and observed the Jewish feasts (Mark 14:12, Luke 22:3, John 17:10). But what Old Testament law had to do with baptism?

Christ's baptism was the ceremonial act of His ordination to the high priesthood. Jesus Christ was (and is) a priest (Hebrews 3:1; 4:14, 5:5; 9:11). And according to Exodus 29:4, priests had to be washed with water as a part of their ordination.

Although he was not born to the tribe of Levi, He was anointed by God to be our offering for sin and also our heavenly High Priest, our way to fellowship with God the Father.  So, He went through the ceremonial washing as the priests did in the Old Testament.  Think about these interesting points:

• A person going into the ministry must be 30 years old (Numbers 4:3,47). --- This is why Christ's age at His baptism is given as 30 years (Luke 3:23).
• He must be called of God as was Aaron, the first high priest (Exodus 28:1). --- Christ was called (Hebrews 5:4-10).
• He must be washed with water (Exodus 29:4; Leviticus 8:6) by one already a priest. --- John the baptist was a priest, inheriting the office from his father (Exodus 29:9; Numbers 25:13; Luke 1:4,13).
• Christ knew His call, waited until He was 30 years old and then came to John "to fulfill all righteousness," that is, to meet the last demand of the Old Testament Law for a priest before He began His public ministry. (Matthew 3:15)

19.  Write out the Scripture below:

• Matthew 3:15

20.  What did God the Father say after sending the Spirit upon Him (as a dove)? Comment on these verse below:

• Matthew 3:17

21.  Today, our water baptism is not what brings us salvation, but it DOES signify our willingness to be "set apart" and consecrated for the "service" of the Lord.  It is our outward sign (witness) to all that we are identifying with the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (see Romans 6) and giving ourselves to God completely (Romans 12:1).  Have you been water baptized?  It is truly our first step of obedience in this priesthood that our salvation brings us into.  Share your water baptism experience with us if you would like.  If you haven't been, please plan to do so as soon as you can.  You will hear the voice of the Father in your heart as was said to Jesus His Son.  "

22.  Summarize the lesson and post a prayer if you would like.