3. Definition
an uprising, or insurrection that is a refusal of obedience or order.
It refers to the open resistance against the orders of an established authority
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14. Active, corporate, comprehensive
worship
Not a spectator sport
A lifestyle
Active, corporate, comprehensive
A worldview
God

15. Active, corporate, comprehensive
worship
rebellion
Not a spectator sport
A lifestyle
Active, corporate, comprehensive
A worldview
God
self

17. rebellion in Numbers - against God

18. Four questions Who was rebellious? What was the type of rebellion?
What was God’s response?
Is there a lesson for us?

19. Rebellion # 1 Numbers 11:1-3
One day the Israelites started complaining about their troubles. The Lord heard them and became so angry that he destroyed the outer edges of their camp with fire. 2 When the people begged Moses to help, he prayed, and the fire went out. 3 They named the place “Burning,” because in his anger the Lord had set their camp on fire. CEV

21. Rebellion # 1 Numbers 11:1-3 Do we spend time grumbling at God?
Lesson for us?
Do we spend time grumbling at God?
“Do not grumble as some of them did”
1 Corinthians 10:19

22. Rebellion # 2 Numbers 11:4-34
4 One day some worthless foreigners among the Israelites became greedy for food “We don’t have any meat! ” As for the Israelites, I have heard them complaining about not having meat and about being better off in Egypt. So tell them tomorrow they will have meat. 31 Some time later the Lord sent a strong wind that blew quails in from the sea until Israel’s camp was completely surrounded with birds The people picked up quails for two days Then they spread them out to dry. 33 But before the meat could be eaten, the Lord became angry and sent a disease through the camp. CEV

24. Rebellion # 2 Numbers 11:4-34 Do we glorify the past?
Lesson for us?
Do we glorify the past?
Are we envious of what others have?
“I have learned to be content” Phil 4:11

25. Rebellion # 3 Numbers 12:1-14
 1-3 . . . Miriam and Aaron started complaining, “Moses had no right to marry that woman from Ethiopia! Who does he think he is? The Lord has spoken to us, not just to him.”
The Lord heard their complaint 4 and told Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to come to the entrance of the sacred tent. 5 There he . . . said: “. . . You have no right to criticize my servant Moses.”
9 The Lord became angry at Aaron and Miriam Miriam’s skin turned white with leprosy. When Aaron saw what had happened  he said to Moses, “Sir, please don’t punish us for doing such a foolish thing. 12 Don’t let Miriam’s flesh rot away like a child born dead!”
13 Moses prayed, “Lord God, please heal her.” CEV

27. Rebellion # 3 Numbers 12:1-14
Lesson for us?
Do we want to be master instead of being a servant?
Be a servant Phil 2

28. Rebellion # 4 Numbers 14:1-38
After the Israelites heard the report (they) cried all night 2 and complained to Moses and Aaron, “We wish we had died in Egypt or somewhere out here in the desert! 3 Is the Lord leading us into Canaan, just to have us killed and our women and children captured? We’d be better off in Egypt.”4 Then they said to one another, “Let’s choose our own leader and go back.” Joshua and Caleb tore their clothes in sorrow 7 and said: “We saw the land ourselves, and it’s very good. 8 If we obey the Lord, he will surely give us that land rich with milk and honey. 9 So don’t rebel. We have no reason to be afraid of the people who live there. The Lord is on our side, and they won’t stand a chance against us!” (God said) … as surely as I live and my power has no limit, I swear that not one of these Israelites will enter the land I promised to give their ancestors. These people have seen my power in Egypt and in the desert, but they will never see Canaan. They have disobeyed and tested me too many times. CEV

31. Rebellion # 4 Numbers 14:1-38
Lesson for us?
Are the giants in our life real big or do we have Caleb-like faith?
“Is the Lord’s are too short . . .” Num 11:23NIV

32. Rebellion # 5 Numbers 14:39-45
39 The people of Israel were very sad after Moses gave them the Lord’s message. 40 So they got up early the next morning and got ready to head toward the hill country of Canaan. They said, “We were wrong to complain about the Lord. Let’s go into the land that he promised us.”
41 But Moses replied, “You’re disobeying the Lord! Your plan won’t work, 42-43 so don’t even try it . . .
44 But the Israelites ignored Moses and marched toward the hill country  The Amalekites and the Canaanites came down from the hill country (and) defeated the Israelites. CEV

34. Rebellion # 5 Numbers 14:39-45
Lesson for us?
Do we go our own way regardless or do we live a life of obedience to God?

35. Rebellion # 6 Numbers 16:1-40
1-2 Korah called Dathan, Abiram, and On from the Reuben tribe the four of them decided to rebel against Moses they asked two hundred fifty respected Israelite leaders for their support they went to Moses 3 and Aaron and said, “Why do you think you’re so much better than anyone else? We’re part of the Lord’s holy people, and he’s with all of us. What makes you think you’re the only ones in charge?” Korah, now here is what you and your followers must do: Get some fire pans, fill them with coals and incense, and place them near the sacred tent. And the man the Lord chooses will be his priest. Korah, this time you Levites have gone too far! 12 Then Moses sent for Dathan and Abiram, but they sent back this message: “We won’t come! The next day the men placed incense and coals in their fire pans Then Moses warned the people, “Get away from the tents of these sinful men! or you’ll be wiped out.” Moses said , “The Lord has chosen me and told me to do these things—it wasn’t my idea. And here’s how you will know: 29 If these men die a natural death, it means the Lord hasn’t chosen me.30 But suppose a huge crack appears in the ground, and these men and their families fall into it and are buried alive, together with everything they own? Then you will know they have turned their backs on the Lord!” 31 As soon as Moses said this, the ground under the men opened up and swallowed them alive. . . CEV

37. Rebellion # 6 Numbers 16:1-40
Lesson for us?
Do we come to God on our terms or on his terms?

38. Do we rebel against God or do we obey him?