In His Hands International Bible College

Jesus said:  "...Verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled" (Matthew 5:18).  Jots and tittles are small letters and hooks that identify certain Hebrew letters and give meaning to the words. If Jesus said that even these small marks are significant, then every word in the holy scriptures is important--including biblical numbers.   The Amplified Bible states it as follows: For truly I tell you, until the sky and earth pass away and perish, not one smallest letter nor one little hook [identifying certain Hebrew letters] will pass from the Law until all things [it foreshadows] are accomplished.  (Matthew 5:18, AMP) This study explains the importance of biblical numerology and provides guidelines for properly interpreting numbers. You will learn the meaning of selected numbers, their prophetic significance, and how to apply what you learn. These foundational studies will equip you to interpret the spiritual meaning of numbers used in scripture and provide the skills necessary for you to continue this fascinating study independently. The Apostle Paul admonished believers to  "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).  The Amplified Version interprets "rightly dividing" as "correctly analyzing" the Word of truth.   A balanced approach to the study of biblical numbers will enable you to do just that- correctly analyze spiritual truth in this important area of divine revelation.  CHAPTER ONE The Importance of Biblical Numbers There is inherent dynamic spiritual power in God’s Word: For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.   (Hebrews 4:12) We cannot explain the division between the human soul and spirit. Scientists cannot even identify the soul and spirit, much less divide them. But God’s Word is so powerful that it can not only do this, it can also divide the joints and marrow of your body and discern your innermost thoughts and intents.   God created the world by His Word: Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the Word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.   (Hebrews 11:3) God spoke, and there was so much power in each word He said that the elements obeyed and our world was formed--darkness and light, day and night, the earth and the seas, the animals, and mankind. God never wastes words. Every Word He speaks has divine purpose and meaning: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.  (Isaiah 55:11) If not one Word from God is void of meaning and purpose, then this confirms that even numbers used in His Word have great spiritual significance. Jesus said:   For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one title shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled (Matthew 5:18).   The Amplified Version adds to our understanding of this verse: For truly I tell you, until the sky and earth pass away and perish, not one smallest letter nor one little hook [identifying certain Hebrew letters] will pass from the Law until all things [it foreshadows] are accomplished. 4 Jots and tittles are small letters and hooks that identify certain Hebrew letters and give meaning to the words. If Jesus said that even these small marks are significant, then how can we doubt the importance of  numbers in the biblical text?