The Scouting Report
How many spies were sent to Canaan?
12
What is first consequence of this evil report?
They wept/cried
Who stood apart from all the 12 spies?
Joshua & Caleb
We learnt that we need to stay ____ to run the race
Stay Fit
How many days did they spy the promised land?
40 days
What one really evil thing did the children of Israel decided to do due to the evil report?
They decided to make a captian and return to Egypt ( 14:4)
Who was the first one to contradict the evil report about the promised land?
Caleb
What are two ways in front of us that we need to make a choice from?
Narrow way and Broad way.
Count of all the places in Canaan where the spies searched?
Numbers 13: 21 - 24. Total count : 5
One character of Israelites that is shown in this story which also shows up in all their wildernesss journey?
Murmuring
What did Joshua & Caleb do when they heard people complain and murmur?
They rent thier clothes
Key ingredients of a spiritual race
Narrow way, Focus on Christ, Stand apart, Aim the finish line
What was one common thing all the spies reported?
It surely floweth with milk and honey ( 13:27)
If we are at the receving end of listening to an evil report like this? What should our response be?
Do not believe in everything that is told. Have faith that no matter how bad the situation is - God is able to give us victory.
How can we say from the story that standing apart for Christ actually is rewarding and does NOT lead to shame or defeat?
Though Joshua & Caleb were ready to be stoned - God protected them and they entered the promised land.
Hebrews 12:1 says we need run our race with _____
Patience
At what point in the story, do you think the spies started having a different opinion about Canaan and what do you learn from these two different reports?
They had different opinions after coming back.
Lessons learnt:
Do not be a bad witness - Do not look at giants outside but look at the giant inside you who is Jesus.
Being a wrong witness can lead to really bad consequences. What do you think it takes for us to be a good witness despite hard situations we face?
Faith in God rather than our strength. Encourage others with the strength and courage God gives you
How can we stand apart for Christ when we have the M & M (Majority vs Minority) struggle?
Stand firm and rooted in God - so nothing can shake us
Name the Bible verse which indicates that we are all in a race
1 Corinthains 9:24
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.