Emma Danzey

Did you grow up a math person or an English person? Ironically, even though I am a writer now, I would have quickly chosen most math classes over English in school. Numbers clicked and I really enjoyed algebra, especially my sweet teacher with great stories.

God created numbers. In fact, it says in Scripture that we should numbers our days (Psalm 90:12-14), the Lord knows the number of hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:26-31) and God wrote the number of days we have in His book (Psalm 139:16). Today we will explore why God acts through specific numerical patterns.

Studying Numerical Patterns from a Biblical Perspective

Before we break down some amazing ways that God has worked through different numbers, may we remember that looking at this is not to be confused or connected with astrology or worldly pursuits of “signs” in any way. Our God is over all.

There are definitely some specific numbers in the Bible that connect and appear to be intentional to the ways in which God uses them. However, we are not to seek signs and wonders; we are to seek Jesus. As we look at various number patterns, may it draw us to be more in awe of our Savior and Creator. May we be more in wonder of Who is working than in what He is doing.

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