In-between times. You've likely been here too. Waiting for a new job to start. Transitioning from engaged to married. Packing up your belongings but unable to move into that new house yet. The Book of Numbers is also about the in-between times and, most importantly, how to survive during them. Author R. Reed Lessing helps you tackle the Book of Numbers with this chapter-by-chapter exploration in Hope in the Wilderness. With helpful maps, diagrams, and connections to the rest of the Bible, you'll be able to understand the beauty of Numbers. A study guide is included at the back of the book to help you lead this book with a small group or simply dig deeper into Lessing's insights by yourself. "The book of Numbers is often described a bit like the American Midwest. Many people from the East and West Coasts think of it as "flyover country," something without much real substance. However, just as the Midwest has its good (and bad) points, so, too, does the history of the people of Israel recorded in Numbers. R. Reed Lessing has produced a study that will show you how the book of Numbers is relevant to Christians and Christian living today. His book helps you see not only the point of the vivid stories of Israel's sins in Numbers but even the relevance of the census chapters, Balaam and his prophecy-for-hire that did not turn out as Balak hoped, and the worship laws recorded in Numbers 28-29. Lessing's devotional style makes this the ideal book for those who want to know the book of Numbers better while applying it to their daily walk of faith." - Andrew E. Steinmann, distinguished professor emeritus of theology and Hebrew, Concordia University Chicago "Reed Lessing strikes again! This time, it's a lively commentary on Numbers, jam-packed with anecdotes, analogies, and alliteration. If you want a fresh and fun look at how Numbers is all about Jesus and our life in Him, this book is for you." - Dr. Brian T. German, associate professor of theology and director of Concordia Bible Institute, Concordia University Wisconsin "If you've seen the title of the fourth book of Moses and though, 'Who wants to read a spreadsheet?' Hope in the Wilderness is for you. Dr. Lessing puts Numbers into its full scriptural context to help us rejoice that the holy God dwells among His people and guides us through our in-between times toward His promised land in Christ Jesus." - Timothy Appel, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, Illinois, and host of Sharper Iron on KFUO Radio "The subtitle says it well-Practical Insights from the Book of Numbers. Really?! The book of Numbers is not where most turn for practical insights for the Christian life. As a masterful teacher of Scripture, Lessing opens up a lesser-known book so that the blessings bound up in the Word of the Lord shine forth." - Kevin Golden, MDiv; PhD; associate professor of exegetical theology and deal of theological research and publication, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis