Grand rising and blessings, family. It's Friday, April 17th and today's topic is: BIBLICAL NUMEROLOGY. I am a numbers person so when I read scripture, numbers stand out to me. One of the most common is the number 40 which typically symbolizes a period of testing, trial or probation. Examples are:
Noah's Ark: rained for 40 days and 40 nights (Genesis 7:4) The Israelites wandered 40 years before entering the Promised Land (Exodus 16:35) Moses fasted 40 days and nights on Mount Sinai. (Exodus 34:28) Jesus' temptation: He fasted in the wilderness for 40 days and nights (Matthew 4:2) The Resurrection: Jesus remained 40 days after his resurrection before ascending to heaven (Acts 1:3).
Next is the powerful story of the bleeding woman and Jarius' daughter who died. This one was one miracle happening right in the middle of another. Often referred to as the "sandwich narrative." The bleeding woman had her affliction for 12 years and it so happens that the little girl was also 12 years old. (Matthew 9:18-26) This is a beautiful literary connection of the number 12 during these 2 miracles.
The number three is most importantly significant in describing our triune God, The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Divine completeness) and of course the solid completion of the three days Jesus spent in the tomb before the Resurrection. In addition, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times which is widely known in (Luke 22:54-62) however have you ever noticed how after the Resurrection Jesus asks Peter, do you love me three times? (John 21:15-17) Jesus already paid for his sins but Peter was still full of shame and guilt. It was as though Jesus was reconciling his denial of him three times in order to restore Peter to be used to fulfil his purpose.
Heavenly father, thank you for being the supreme strategist and that you allow me the ability to see that there are no coincidences. May I continue to study your word diligently. In Jesus name. Amen 🙏
Have a great weekend.
Tina
