Who/What
WHO - Moses, the Israelites, Joshua
WHAT - Moses knew that his time was coming to an end. He knew he was not going to see the Promised Land. Moses gathered the Israelites, blessed them and reminded them that God would be with them. Then he appointed Joshua to be in charge of the Israelites. Then, Moses died.
What were the last two things that Moses did before he died?
He appointed Joshua to be his successor, and then he reminded the Israelites that God would be with them.
Romans 8:29 "We know that all things work together for the good..."
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Why should we obey God?
We should obey God because He made us, He loves us, and His plans are good.
Moses died in the Promised Land, Canaan. His work was done.
FALSE. Moses never got to see the Promised Land. He died in Jordan.
WHO - Korah, Moses, Aaron, the Israelites, and poisonous snakes.
WHAT - Because the Israelites did not believe God’s promise to give them the land of Canaan, they had to spend 40 years in the wilderness. A man named Korah led 250 men to rebel against Moses. The Israelites complained to Moses many times, and then many people were bit by poisonous snakes and got sick. The Lord told Moses to make an image of a snake and put it on a pole - whoever looked at the bronze snake was healed!
What is the bronze serpent foreshadow?
It foreshadows that Jesus will die on a cross for the forgiveness of sins!
1 Samuel 2:2 "There is no one holy like the Lord..."
There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides you! And there is no rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2
Why do we need to be saved?
People are sinful and cannot save themselves.
Once everyone was healed by the bronze serpent, the Israelites destroyed it instantly.
FALSE. It was kept for centuries, not destroyed until the reign of King Hezekiah.
WHO - Moses, the Israelites, Caleb, and Joshua.
WHAT - Moses sent men twelve men (one from each tribe) to go and look at the Promised Land, Canaan. After 40 days they returned and said that the land was flowing with milk and honey, but the people in that land were giants. The people were afraid and doubted God’s power, but Caleb and Joshua knew that the Lord was with them and they would enjoy the land!
The twelve men who came back from Canaan said that they looked small next to the Canaanites. What did they say they looked like?
Grasshoppers!
Psalm 34:17 "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears..."
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17
Why does sin separate us from God?
Because God is holy, sin has broken our relationship with God.
When the twelve men returned from Canaan and said that the people were giants, the Israelites were not afraid - they were excited to go to the Promised Land!
FALSE - the israelites were very afraid!
WHO - Moses, Aaron, Miriam, the Israelites, and 70 men.
WHAT - The Israelites grumbled. They were displeased with how things were being run! God told Moses to bring 70 men from Israel to help him lead the people. Aaron and Miriam complained, and Miriam got sick. Moses cried out for God to heal Miriam, and she returned to camp healed.
What did the Israelites grumble about?
They did not like eating Manna. They said: “Do you remember when we were in Egypt? We ate free fish, cucumbers, melons, and more! All we have to eat is this manna!”
Genesis 50:20 "You planned evil against me; God planned it for good..."
You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present results - the survival of many people. Genesis 50:20
Who is in control of everything?
God is in control of everything in heaven and on earth. Nothing is outside of God's good plan.
When Aaron cried out for God to heal Miriam of her sickness, God did not heal Miriam.
FALSE! God healed Miriam and in 7 days she returned to camp.
WHO - Aaron, goats, and the Israelites.
WHAT - God gave Aaron instructions on how to worship. He said not to steal, lie, or hate each other. The sacrificed animals represented the ultimate sacrifice for sin.
Name at least 6 of the 10 commandments.
Name at least 6 of the 10 commandments.
Psalm 100:5 "For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever..."
For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations. Psalm 100:5
Does God keep His promises?
Yes, God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.
God does not want us to be creative.
FALSE! God is the ultimate creator! He loves when we are creative like Bezalel and Oholiab!