Spies, Lies and Cries

NUMBERS 13-14

“Spies, Lies and Cries”

Introduction- Among the commentaries used in this series, I relied heavily on Charles Swindoll's book on Moses for both content and structuring the series

Today we look at the story of the spies, the lies and the cries to see what we can learn

from them:

I. THE REVIEW – 13:1-25

1- The Lord’s Command- vv. 1-3

2- Moses’ Instruction- vv. 17-20

3- The Spies’ Exploration- vv. 21-25

II. THE REPORT – 13:26-33

1- The Facts- vv. 26-27

2- The Fear- vv. 28-29

3- The Faith- v. 30

4- The Folly- vv. 31-33

III. THE REBELLION – 14:1-10a

1- Emotions Are Aroused- v. 1

2- Tempers and Tongues Lash Out- vv. 2-4

Deut. 1:27

3- The Voice of Faith Cries Out- vv. 5-9

4- Fear Wins Out- v. 10a

IV. THE RESULT – 14:10b-45

1- God Is Displeased- vv. 10b-19

2- God Disciplines- vv. 20-38

3- God Distances Himself- vv. 39-45

V. SOME LINGERING LESSONS

1- Planning for the Future Is a Healthy Exercise

2- Fear Focuses on Problems and Potential Obstacles

3- Faith Focuses on God’s Promises and Power

4- Choosing Fear over Faith Robs You of God’s Blessing and Power

Conclusion- Let go of your fear, and dare to believe that you can really trust God!!