Numbers 13 & 14 is one of those passages we just have to know. This passage explains why the Children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. It also helps us understand the necessity of faith and trust in God in all times. Finally, it shows us the tragic outcome when people are defeated by doubt. Join us for a powerful study in how faith and trust ultimately overcome doubt and despair. 

DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:

Numberse 13 & 14 1.    If someone asked you, “Why did the Israelites wander in the wilderness, before today’s study, what would you have said?” 
2.    What were some of the ways that the Lord has already shown the people His power and faithfulness? How did these manifestations further add to the people’s judgment in these chapters? 
3.    In verse 2, the Lord says that He was going to give the people the Land of Canaan. Why is it important that they (and us) understand that this land was a gift God was giving to them? How would that change the nature of the conquest? 
4.    What were the first things the spies said about the land in verse 27? What did they go on to say about the land? 
5.    How did Caleb see the situation differently in verse 30? What do you think led him to make these conclusions? 
6.    How did the people view themselves in verse 33? Why would it have been impossible for them to go forward with this mindset? How do people sometimes have this same mindset today? What is the antidote for this kind of thinking? 
7.    In the early verses of Numbers 14, what were the people doing? What did they conclude in verse 4? Why was this an act of rebellious mutiny? 
8.    What did Joshua and Caleb try to do, again, in verse 7 to 9? What did this reflect about the depth of their faith? How did the people respond to their words in verse 9? 
9.    Who stepped in to save the situation in verse 10? Why was this necessary? 
10.    The next stretch of verses record God’s verdict on the people. How would you summarize this judgment? Why would God condemn the people to this fate? 
11.    What did the people try to do in verse 40? What did the podcast explain about the nature of this false repentance? How do people sometimes demonstrate a similar false repentance today?
12.    What did Moses tell the people in verse 41 to 43? Why were his words going to be true?
13.    What did the people do in verse 44? What happened to them in verse 45? How did this demonstrate God’s judgment upon them? What would have happened if they had not rebelled against the Lord in these two chapters? 
14.    From what you have seen in this chapter, what are some dangers of grumbling and complaining? How does this affect our relationship with the Lord? His people? 
15.    Is there any place in your own life where you’re tempted to disobey God’s Word? Why is that a lack of faith? From these principles, what danger are you facing (or would you face)? How can you bring that to the Lord for His cleansing grace?  

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