week of 2/9

Unit 06  Session 2

CONSEQUENCES FOR THE FAITHLESS

NUMBERS 14:11-24

 

Key Concept:

God is faithful both to forgive and to punish faithlessness.

Numbers 14 marks a tragic turning point in Israel's history. In Numbers 13, Moses sent spies into the promised land, charging them to scope out the land and bring a report back to the people. The spies came back and gave their "good news / bad news" report. The good news was that the land was everything the Lord had said it was. The bad news was that the cities were fortified, and the people were strong - also, giant (see Numbers 13:1-29). Despite the urging of Caleb and Joshua, the Israelites listened to the other ten spies and decided they wanted to go back to Egypt, and God judged them for their rebellion.

As you examine Numbers 14:11-24:

✞   Recognize that the Israelites deserved punishment and judgment for their faithlessness.

     

✞   Consider that God punished those who rebelled against Him but showed His faithful love 

    by not abandoning His covenant people.