ISRAEL’S PERIL LIES IN TWO DANGERS
Overconfidence is pride, arrogance, and self-importance.
Underconfidence is unbelief, timidity, and fear.
BIG IDEA:
When we trials, will we turn our to God and Him?
THREE SECTIONS IN THE BOOK OF NUMBERS
- Chapters 1-10: Israel prepares at Mt. Sinai before their journey to Canaan.
- Chapters 11-21: Israel struggles to trust God’s promise, leading to 40 years of wandering & death in the desert.
- Chapters 22-36: The focus shifts from Israel’s disobedience to God’s faithfulness to His promise.
Numbers 6:22-27
Numbers 21:4-9
Numbers 20:1-13
The first, second, fourth, sixth, and seventh trials show the danger of:
: doubt, unbelief, and fear.
The third and fifth trials show the danger of:
: defiance, pride, arrogance, and the desire to be in control.
When we face trials, will we turn our face to God and place faith in him?
Is there any area in your life where you are underconfident or overconfident?
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
John 3:14-15