Numbers·Chapter 28

How to Apply

This week, consider setting aside a specific time each month (or even each week) to express gratitude for the good things in your life. You could write them down, share them with a friend, or even create a small ritual that feels meaningful to you. Whether it’s making a toast with friends or simply reflecting quietly, focus on what you appreciate and how those things connect you to something bigger. It’s all about making gratitude a regular part of your life, just like those offerings were for the Israelites.

Chapter Context

This verse is part of a larger conversation about rituals and offerings that the people were asked to perform regularly. It follows a detailed list of what to offer and when, showing the importance of these practices in their culture. This moment is crucial because it sets the tone for a cycle of worship that happens every month, emphasizing the ongoing relationship between the people and the divine. By outlining these rituals, it helps establish a rhythm of gratitude and remembrance that was vital for the community’s identity and faith. It’s like a monthly reminder to pause, reflect, and reconnect, anchoring them in their beliefs.

Key Biblical Words (Word Study)

• drink - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• offerings - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• half - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• hin - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• wine - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• bull - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• third - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• hin - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• ram - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".
• quarter - The original language uses a word that carries the meaning of "a deep biblical concept".

Reflection Question

What are some specific things you can offer gratitude for in your life right now, and how might you express those thanks in a meaningful way?

Related Verses

• Exodus 29:40 - This verse talks about offerings too, highlighting the importance of giving back as part of worship.
• Leviticus 23:37 - Here, we see other offerings mentioned, showing how this practice was a common way to connect with the divine.
• Psalm 107:22 - This verse encourages giving thanks, emphasizing the joy and significance of expressing gratitude.
• Philippians 4:6 - This verse highlights the importance of bringing your requests and thanks to a higher power, connecting to the idea of offering.

Personal Prayer

Lord, thank You for the truth found in Numbers 28:14. Help me to take the insights from this scripture and apply them to my heart today.Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Main Themes

Sacrificial Worship, Holiness of God, Order in Worship, Sabbath Observance, Covenant Remembrance, Community Rituals

Key Verses

2, 4, 9, 16, 19

Historical Context

This chapter is set in the broader narrative of Israel's wilderness journey, during a period when they are learning to live as God's chosen people. It follows the accounts of Israel's rebellion and disobedience, emphasizing the need for proper worship and adherence to God's commands. Numbers is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and highlights the transition from slavery in Egypt to the establishment of a covenant community in the Promised Land. The laws and instructions provided are meant to guide the Israelites in their relationship with God as they prepare to enter Canaan.