Numbers 11–14; 21: Overview

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
Old Testament Lessons
- Welcome to the Old Testament
- Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Moses 7
- Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Genesis 18–23
- Genesis 24–33
- Genesis 37–41
- Genesis 42–50
- Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Exodus 7–13
- Exodus 14–18
- Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- 2 Kings 2–7
- 2 Kings 16–25
- 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Esther
- Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Isaiah 1–12
- Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Isaiah 40–49
- Isaiah 50–57
- Isaiah 58–66
- Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Daniel 1–7
- Hosea; Joel
- Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Malachi
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Building Self–Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Succeed in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

“Numbers 11–14; 21: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Numbers 11–14; 21: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27

Overview

After Moses sent 12 spies to bring back a report of the land of Canaan, only two of them, Caleb and Joshua, had the faith that the Lord could help them successfully conquer it as He had promised. In response, the Lord declared that the children of Israel would wander the wilderness until the adults had passed away, except for those two spies. As the people continued to wander through the wilderness and complained against the Lord, He sent poisonous serpents. If those bitten by the snakes would look at a brass serpent upon a pole as a symbol of the Savior, they would be healed.

Prepare to Teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

Numbers 11–14

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students understand how to view their challenges with greater faith in Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about obstacles or challenges they are currently facing. They could ponder how they are facing them with fear or with faith in the Lord.
Materials for students: Paper for each student

Numbers 21

Lesson purpose: This lesson can help students look to Jesus Christ in faith.

Student preparation: Invite students to read Numbers 21:7–9 and Alma 33:18–21, looking for what we can learn from this account in the Old Testament. Encourage them to be prepared to share what they learned in class.
Images to display: A picture of a poisonous snake, Jesus Christ on the cross, Moses and the brazen serpent
Video: “Atonement: Not a One-Time Thing” (3:00)