Joe: Alright, I'm here with the Bible Expert and I'm sure you have a lot of interesting things to share with us about the book of Numbers. Bible Expert: Absolutely! The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and is also the fourth book of the Christian Old Testament. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Numbers 2 now. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Sure. So, Numbers 2 is all about the organization of the camp of Israel. God tells Moses and Aaron to organize the camp according to their tribal divisions. →

Joe: Alright, so we're back and we've got Bible expert Dr. ____ in the house. He's here to tell us about Numbers 3. Dr. ____, what's the deal with Numbers 3? Dr. ____: Well, Joe, in Numbers 3, we see God's appointment of the tribe of Levi to serve as priests in the Tabernacle. →

Joe: So, what's the deal with Numbers 4? Bible Expert: This chapter deals with the duties of the priests and Levites, who are responsible for the upkeep of the Tabernacle. Joe: That's awesome! That's like a tent that the Israelites took with them on their journey? →

Joe: Alright, so let’s talk about Numbers 5. What’s going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Numbers 5 is all about how the Israelites were to handle issues of ritual uncleanness when they were in the wilderness. →

Joe: Alright so what are we talking about? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, we're looking at the 6th chapter of Numbers. Joe: Oh yeah, I think I heard about this one! So what's it about? Bible Expert: Well, the Lord gives Moses instructions for the Israelites on how to conduct the Nazirite vow. →

Joe: Alright! So, we're talking about the Bible chapter Numbers 7 today, and I'm here with Bible expert, what's your name again? Expert: My name is Dr. John Smith. Joe: Alright Dr. John Smith, let's get into it. →

Joe: Alright, so you're gonna tell me about Numbers 8. Bible Expert: Sure. This chapter is all about the dedication of the Levites to the service of the Lord. Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up. What's a Levite? →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got today? Bible Expert: We're talking about Numbers 9. Joe: Oh, Numbers 9? What happens in that chapter? Bible Expert: Well, the Israelites had just left Egypt, and in Numbers 9, God commands Moses and Aaron to tell the Israelites to celebrate the Passover. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got our Bible Expert here and he's gonna tell us all about Numbers 10. He's ready to go, right? Expert: Yes, I'm ready. Joe: Alright, let's hear it. Expert: In Numbers 10, the Lord tells Moses to make two silver trumpets. →

Joe: Alright, well let's dive into this Numbers 11 chapter. What's it about? Bible Expert: Well it talks about the people of Israel complaining against the Lord, and Moses feeling overwhelmed by the burden of leading them. →

Joe: Alright, welcome back. I’ve got Bible Expert here with me in the studio today and we are ready to dive into the next chapter of the Bible, Numbers 12! So Bible Expert, why don’t you tell us what’s going on in this chapter? →

Joe: Alright, so what's the scoop on Numbers 13? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this is the chapter where God told Moses to send out twelve scouts to explore the land of Canaan. Joe (interrupting): Wait, twelve scouts? You mean like twelve brave warriors? →

Joe: "Hey everyone, today we have a special guest, a Bible Expert! Tell us about Numbers 14!" Expert: "Well, Numbers 14 is about the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. After entering the land of Canaan, the Israelites sent out spies to see what the land was like. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about the 15th chapter of Numbers. What's the scoop? Bible Expert: Well, Numbers 15 talks about God giving instructions to the Israelites on how to make offerings to the Lord when they enter the Promised Land. →

Joe: Alright, so we are talking about Numbers 16! Tell us about it! Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Numbers 16 tells the story of a rebellion led by Korah against Moses and Aaron. Korah gathers 250 prominent Israelites and claims that Moses and Aaron have "taken too much upon themselves" and that they are no better than the rest of the Israelites. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Numbers 17. What's the scoop? Bible Expert: Well, Numbers 17 is all about the staffs of the twelve tribes of Israel. God commanded Moses to have twelve staffs, each one with the name of a tribe on it and then to place them in the tabernacle. →

Joe: Alright, so we have Bible Expert on the show today. Let's start with Numbers 18. What can you tell us about this chapter? Bible Expert: In this chapter, the Lord instructs Aaron and his sons to bring offerings to the Lord. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Numbers 19? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this is where God gives the Israelites instructions on how to cleanse themselves and their belongings after a person has died. This is known as the “water of separation” or “water of purification” and is made from ashes of a red heifer. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Numbers 20? Bible Expert: Well, it begins with Moses leading the Israelites from the Desert of Zin and they are in Kadesh. Joe: That's a cool name, Kadesh… What happens there? →

Joe: Alright! So, we got Bible Expert here, and we're gonna talk about Numbers 21. What's the story? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Numbers 21 is all about the Israelites complaining to God and how He punishes them. →

Joe: Alright Bible Expert, we are onto Chapter 22 of the Bible, Numbers 22. What’s going on here? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, we’re picking up right where we left off in the previous chapter. The Israelites have just successfully conquered the land of Moab and are now encamped on its eastern border. →

Joe: Alright, alright, alright! We've got a Bible expert with us here in the studio today and I'm so excited to hear what he has to say about Numbers 23. Expert: Sure. Numbers 23 tells the story of when Balaam, a pagan prophet, is asked by Balak, the king of Moab, to curse the Israelites. →

Joe: Alright, let's get into it. So, what do you have for us in Numbers 24? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Numbers 24 talks about the prophecies of Balaam. He was a non-Israelite prophet who was hired by the King of Moab to curse the Israelites. →

Joe: Alright, so we’re talking about Numbers 25 now. What’s this one about? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter talks about the Israelites intermingling with the Moabites, which God forbids. The Israelites started to worship the Moabite gods and the Israelites’ leader, Phinehas, killed a man and woman who were involved in this. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got going on in Numbers 26? Bible Expert: Well, Numbers 26 is a census of the people of Israel, taken as they are about to enter the Promised Land. It's a very important chapter because it gives us a record of all the people who will be entering the land. →

Joe: Alright, so this Bible Expert is here to talk about Numbers 27. What’s happening in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, we learn about the daughters of Zelophehad and their request for an inheritance. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we got here? Numbers 28? Bible Expert: Yes, this chapter is all about the offerings that the Israelites were to bring to the Lord. Joe: Interesting. So, like, did they bring animals or something? →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have for Numbers 29? Bible Expert: Numbers 29 is about the special offerings that the Israelites are to give to the Lord. Joe: Wow! What kind of offerings? Bible Expert: Well, the Lord commands that the Israelites give a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven lambs. →

Joe: Alright, let's dive into Numbers 30. What's it about? Bible Expert: Well, Numbers 30 is all about how vows and oaths should be kept and the consequences of breaking them. It begins with the Lord speaking to Moses, saying that if a man makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath, he must fulfill it. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s happening in Numbers 31? Bible Expert: So after the Israelites defeat the Midianites, God orders Moses to take vengeance on their kings, and to take all their wealth as booty. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got Numbers 32, what's the deal with that one? Bible Expert: Well Joe, Numbers 32 is all about the Reubenites and the Gadites. They had become very wealthy and they asked Moses if they could settle in the land east of the Jordan River. →

Joe: Alright, we're talking about the Bible here and this time we're breaking down Numbers 33. Tell me what's going on in this chapter. Bible Expert: Sure. Numbers 33 is all about the Israelites' journey through the Sinai Peninsula, from Egypt to Canaan. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have here? Numbers chapter 34. Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter God instructs Moses to have the Israelites map out the borders of their Promised Land. Joe: Wait, wait, hold on, the Promised Land? →

Joe: Alright, so today we have Bible Expert here to discuss the chapter of Numbers 35. Let's dive right in. What's the general synopsis of this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Numbers 35 is all about providing cities of refuge for those who have committed accidental manslaughter. →

Joe: Alright, so what have we got here? Numbers 36? What's this all about? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Numbers 36 is all about inheritance and marriage. It's about the inheritance rights of women who are part of the tribe of Manasseh. →