ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Numbers

by Anonymous

ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals  pair the entirety of individual books of the Bible with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text, providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. Hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi are interspersed throughout the blank pages, inviting readers to add their own artwork or reflections to each page. These thin, portable notebooks have unique covers stamped with gold-foil and are great for art journaling, personal Bible reading and prayer, small-group Bible study, or taking notes through a sermon series.

Genres: Christian, Old Testament, Christianity

208 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2019

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

* They are officially published under that name
* They are traditional stories not attributed to a specific author
* They are religious texts not generally attributed to a specific author

Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.

See also: Anonymous

Reviews

[Grace Mal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a lot more out of this this time around (I believe it's my 3rd time through)

[Catie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We begin with a census and end with another, marking the death of the generation who refused to enter the promised land the first time they came near. They stand now on the east side of the Jordan, poised to cross and begin claiming the land as their own; but there is business to take care of. Land is distributed, “final” instructions delivered for the Levites and what they will receive for their inheritance (48 cities, with pasture land surrounding each). It took me a long time to get through this book (distractions), so I’m struggling to give an emotional or spiritual response to it.

[Karla Renee Goforth Abreu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Numbers is often considered one of the "boring" books of the Old Testament. Reading through this in this individual volume and with the journal pages, gives the reader pause to consider. I found this one of the richest times I have read this book due to the format. It is amazing to consider the records that were kept of statistics, besides some of the happenings of the Jewish history.
As indicated with the previous books in this set, I highly recommend spending the money, quite expensive, to study or just read. Use it and gain insight.

[Hannah Lehfeldt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The original name for this book was In the Wilderness which is a much better description. This book surprised me and I honestly enjoyed it which I wasn’t expecting. It has a lot of really good quotes.

[Alexis Hewitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The narrative that is hidden between the numbers and laws are incredibly interesting to read

[Amanda Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jesus: Our Gracious Provision

[Benjamin Bartels · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been working on reading through the Bible in a year and today I finished Numbers. This book is written in progression of the Israelites leaving Mt. Sinai, leading to the Promised land. Over and over we see the Israelites complaining and not trusting in God. We see God’s justice as venomous snakes bite the Israelites but God justice can be transformed to a source of life for His people. The book of Numbers shows clearly God’s judgement but also His mercy, He is faithful despite the rebellion of His people. He will let people walk away, but they will have to face consequences... Altogether a great book showing the narrow focus of humans and the infinite love and justice of God.

[Kimberly Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Israel, oh Israel. I found myself on an emotional roller coaster ride, where its trajectory is mainly downhill. But soon... I realise with great horror, as if a dirtied window has been opened to let light in, that the story of Israel is also OUR story. Our mistrust of God. Our rebellion. Our misplaced priorities.

This is us. All of us. In an ancient setting.

[Mary Nassali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Numbers tells the story of Israel’s wanderings through the wilderness en route to the promised land of Canaan. Numbers begins and ends with Moses counting all the people in the nation, which is how the book gets its name.

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with the other volumes in the set, a useful tool. Though one suspects that not many of this particular volume are sold. I am eagerly awaiting the Numbers commentary by Michael Morales.