NUMBER SEVEN (7-11)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Number 7 is a great number of spiritual perfection. A number which, therefore, occupies so large a place in the works, and especially in the Word of God as being inspired by the Holy Spirit. As a number the actual word and number "Seven" is used as no other number is. Seven and its compounds occur in multiples of seven in the Old Testament.

i) Seven occurs 287 times, or 7 x 41.
ii) "Seventh," the fractional part, occurs 98 times, or 7 x 14.
iii) "Seven-fold," occurs 7 times.

b) It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 7 can be found in the Bible.

1. The 7 Words to the Woman of Samaria

a) The seven words to the woman of Samaria in John 4 are full of interest, and the perfection of Christ's dealings with her is thus stamped.

i) 4:7. Attracting her attention by His question, "Give Me to drink?"

ii) 4:10. Leading her to ask it of Him.

iii) 4:13,14. Describing the water which He gives.

iv) 4:16. The arrow of conviction, "Go," "call," and "come."

v) 4:17. Increasing the conviction.

vi) 4:21-24. Answering her questions and her doubts.

vii) 4:26. Revealing Himself.

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