The First Census of the Israelite Nation and You (Numbers 1 & 2)

God is preparing to move His people into the Promised Land, and the first step He takes is to take a census. God organizes the people, which will make it easier for them to gather for battle as well as keep their stay in the wilderness orderly.

Overview of Numbers: At this point it has been about a year since they left Egypt. God's intention is to lead them directly into their land of Promise.  But the people rebel and disobey. This book covers 38 years, as the Israelites wander in the wilderness literally to wait until the disobedient generation dies off.