The Children of Israel
Text: Numbers 14
24 August 2015
THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL
1. They wept when they heard the report of the 10 spies (Numbers 14:1)
2. They complained against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 14:2)
a) If only we had died in the land of Egypt (Numbers 14:2)
b) Or if only we had died in this wilderness (Numbers 14:2)
c) Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword? (Numbers 14:3)
d) That our children should become victims? (Numbers 14:3)
3. Threat
Let us select a leader and return to Egypt (Numbers 14:4)
RESPONSE OF MOSES AND AARON
They fell on their faces before the all the assembly (Numbers 14:5)
RESPONSE OF JOSHUA AND CALEB
1. They tore their clothes (Numbers 14:6)
2. The land is an exceedingly good land (Numbers 14:7)
3. If the LORD delights in us, then He will bring us Into this land and give it to us (Numbers 14:8)
4. Do not rebel against the LORD (Numbers 14:9)
5. Nor fear the peole of the land (Numbers 14:9)
6. They are our bread (Numbers 14:9)
7. Their protection has departed from them (Numbers 14:9)
8. The LORD is with us (Numbers 14:9)
9. Do not fear them (Numbers 14:9)
FURTHER RESPONSE FROM THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL
They wanted to stone Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:10)
THE MANIFESTATION OF THE LORD
1. The Lord had to make a special appearance
2. He came in His glory (Numbers 14:10)
3. At the Tabernacle of Meeting (Numbers 14:10)