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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  Israel leaves Mt. Sinai Num 10:11  They are instructed to break camp  How long had they stayed?  In almost a year, Israel received the Law, the priesthood was established, the Tabernacle was built (all re: the worship of God) Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  Israel leaves Mt. Sinai Num 10:11  They had been at the mountain long enough Deut 1:6-8  God’s intentions for them when they left was to go take possession of the promised land Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  Moses orders 1 man from each tribe to serve as a “spy” 13:2-20  Gather information re: the land & people  Bring back word re: the cities  Actually, the people proposed the idea to Moses Deut 1:19-25 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The “spies” return 13:25-27  They “confirmed” the goodness of the land v. 27 cp. Ex 3:8 13:3-5  They produced “evidence” vv , 26b  Their new home was everything they needed…it was just waiting for them Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The “spies” report 13:28-33  “Nevertheless…” (Despite the good…)  They recommended not going vv  The inhabitants are strong  The cities are well fortified  “We saw the descendants of Anak…” Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The “spies” report 13:28-33  Caleb offered a “dissenting opinion” v. 30  He “quieted down” the people  “We should by all means go up”  “We shall surely overcome”  What was in the way was to be conquered Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The “spies” report 13:28-33  Caleb offered a “dissenting opinion” v. 30  Notice Caleb did not accuse the 10 spies of “exaggerating” re: the cities or the people  No matter the “obstacle”…Caleb trusted God enough to help Israel overcome Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The “spies” report 13:28-33  Caleb offered a “dissenting opinion” v. 30  Lesson Ù how do you view “obstacles?”  As barriers that hinder?  As stepping stones to climb higher?  How did Caleb view their “obstacle?” Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The “spies” report 13:28-33  The 10 spies respond to Caleb vv  “We are not able to go up…”  What had God & Moses said? Deut 1:8, 21  They “gave a bad report” re: the land and its inhabitants Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The people react to the spies 14:1-4  They lifted up their voices & cried v. 1  They grumbled against Moses & Aaron v. 2  They said slavery was preferable v. 2  They accused God of sinister motives v. 3  They essentially “fired” Moses v. 4 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  Joshua, Moses, & Aaron speak 14:5-9  Moses & Aaron “…fell on their faces” v. 5  Joshua & Caleb “…tore their clothes” v. 6  They all encouraged Israel not to “…rebel against the Lord” nor “…fear the people of the land,…the Lord is with us” vv. 7-9 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  The people did not listen 14:10a  They wanted to stone these 4 men  They didn’t trust God enough…as a result, they slandered His name Deut 1:32,  God gets involved 14:10b-12  Again, He wanted to destroy them Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Doubt & Distrust Num  Moses intercedes again 14:13-19  He begs God to pardon the people  He “reasons” with God again about His reputation re: how Egypt & the Canaanites would respond to Israel’s destruction cp. Ex 32:11-14, Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

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