In this passage, God commands the Israelites to make 2 silver trumpets, and initially you may be thinking why would I pay attention to this. However, these trumpets signified God’s nation getting ready for battle and reminder of the incredible faithfulness that He had shown them for generations. May we learn from God’s gracious provision to the Israelites and also set up places to remind us of what He has done for us in our lives.
Numbers 10:1-10
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Make two silver trumpets. Of hammered work you shall make them, and you shall use them for summoning the congregation and for breaking camp. 3 And when both are blown, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the entrance of the tent of meeting. 4 But if they blow only one, then the chiefs, the heads of the tribes of Israel, shall gather themselves to you. 5 When you blow an alarm, the camps that are on the east side shall set out. 6 And when you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that are on the south side shall set out. An alarm is to be blown whenever they are to set out. 7 But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow a long blast, but you shall not dsound an alarm. 8 And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets. The trumpets shall be to you for a perpetual statute throughout your generations. 9 And when you go to war in your land against the adversary who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, that you may be remembered before the Lord your God, and you shall be saved from your enemies. 10 On the day of your gladness also, and at your appointed feasts and at the beginnings of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings. They shall be a reminder of you before your God: I am the Lord your God.”
[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?
+ What does God ask the Israelites to make? And what is the purpose?
+ What happens when 1 trumpet is blown? When 1 alarm is blown? When 2 alarms are blown? When the alarm is blown together?
+ Why would this be important for God to mandate? What are the people of Israel about to do?
+ Who is supposed to blow the trumpets?
+ What are the people of Israel supposed to remember when the trumpets blow?
+ When are the trumpets supposed to blow other than before war?
[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?
+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?
+ Do you have physical manifestations of how God has been faithful over the years?
+ What rhythms of life can you implement in order to reflect the centrality of Jesus in your life?
+ How do you celebrate God’s faithfulness?
+ Is God at the center of your life?
[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?
+ What is my next step?
+ Can you show others both the holiness and faithfulness of God?
+ Can you show friends and neighbors your story to commemorate what God has done for you?