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Numbers 9: The First Passover in the Wilderness


“Numbers 9: The First Passover in the Wilderness,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 64

“Numbers 9,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 64

Numbers 9

The First Passover in the Wilderness

Numbers 9 marks the beginning of the second year of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the promised land. Chapter 9 tells what the children of Israel should do to stay committed to the Lord and how they could know He was with them. How do we show the Lord today that we are committed to Him, and how does He let us know He is with us?

Studying the Scriptures

Do activities A and B as you study Numbers 9.

  1. Always Remember

    The first half of Numbers 9 tells about the first anniversary of the Passover in Egypt. Consider the following key words and phrases and describe how they relate to the Passover (you may want to look back to your study of Exodus 12):

    1. Fourteenth day of the first month

    2. Unleavened bread and bitter herbs

    3. No broken bones

  2. How Did the Lord Lead Them?

    1. Describe how Numbers 9:15–23 says the Lord led the children of Israel.

    2. What do you think the children of Israel learned by being led through the wilderness in this way?

    3. How does the Lord lead His people today?