Day 85- John 21; Numbers 1

I loved the ending to John.  An introduction at the end.  Henry describes,

"The evangelist seemed to have concluded his history with the foregoing chapter; but (as St. Paul sometimes in his epistles), new matter occurring, he begins again. He had said that there were many other signs which Jesus did for the proof of his resurrection. And in this chapter he mentions one of these many, which was Christ’s appearance to some of his disciples at the sea of Tiberias, in which we have an account, I. How he discovered himself to them as they were fishing, filled their net, and then very familiarly came and dined with them upon what they had caught (v. 1-14). II. What discourse he had with Peter after dinner, 1. Concerning himself (v. 15-19). Concerning John (v. 20-23). III. The solemn conclusion of this gospel (v. 24, v. 25). It is strange that any should suppose that this chapter was added by some other hand, when it is expressly said (v. 24) that the disciple whom Jesus loved is he which testifieth of these things."

Numbers is described in my Bible as,

...the story of Israel's journey from Mt. Sanai to the plains of Moab.  It describes that is "legislation" is similar to Leviticus, Exodus and Deutoronomy.  It speaks of the rebellion of God's people and their punishment and condemnation to live in the wilderness.  

It indicates that it is theologically significant, so let's see.  Henry introduces it,

"Israel was now to be formed into a commonwealth, or rather a kingdom; for "the Lord was their King’’ (1 Sa. 12:12 ), their government a theocracy, and Moses under him was king in Jeshurun, Deu. 33:5 . Now, for the right settlement of this holy state, next to the institution of good laws was necessary the institution of good order; and account therefore must be taken of the subjects of this kingdom, which is done in this chapter, where we have, I. Orders given to Moses to number the people (v. 1-4). II. Persons nominated to assist him herein (v. 5-16). III. The particular number of each tribe, as it was given in to Moses (v. 17-43). IV. The sum total of all together (v. 44-46). V. An exception of the Levites (v. 47, etc.)."