By the Numbers: What's Behind the Numbers?

Where did numbers come from? What are they, and what do they represent? Most important, what do they tell us about our God who created the universe? Numbers can seem simple on the surface: 2 + 2 = 4. But that simple addition has so much more complexity to it. Not only are numbers the building blocks of math—which are the building blocks of technology, science, and pretty much everything in the universe—they were a part of God's creation. In this first episode of the new "By the Numbers" series, Dr. Bruce Becker helps us understand how numbers were always a part of God's beautiful creation and can be seen everywhere—from honeycombs, to pineapples, to the eyes of dragonflies, and so much more. We'll see just how numbers give us a small glimpse into the mind of our God. About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker": The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.