week of 2/6

Unit 6  Session 1

A REBELLIOUS PEOPLE

NUMBERS 13-14

Rebellion occurs when God's ways and authority are despised.

After the exodus, receiving the law at Mount Sinai, and con-

structing the tabernacle, the Book of Numbers moves the

narrative forward as the Israelites follow God's lead out

into the wilderness, headed to the promised land. The early

stages of this leg of their trip were again marked with strife,

however, as the people began to grumble and complain and

some of Moses' own family members began to question his

leadership. These events foreshadowed the trouble to come

in the wilderness of Paran.

Points to consider:

✞   Rebellion occurs when God's promises 

     are forsaken.

     * How have God's promises strengthened

        you to obey His commands?

✞   Rebellion occurs when God's plans

     are scorned.

     * What are some signs that we may be

      guilty of rejecting God's plan for our

        lives?

     * What role have godly leaders played

      in your life to help you obey the Lord

        and grow in your faith?

✞   Rebellion occurs when God's authority

     is rejected.

     * What are some ways we can encourage

      others to submit to God's authority?