Numbers
How many spies were sent to check out the land of Canaan?
12
Who were the spies who trusted God and believed they could take the land?
Joshua and Caleb
What was God’s people’s reaction when they heard about the powerful people (some of whom really were giants) in Canaan?
They were afraid and wanted a new leader.
Where did God send His people after freeing them from Egypt?
Who asked God to forgive the Israelites and spare them?
Moses
How long did the spies explore Canaan?
40 days
What did the spies find in Canaan that was so big two men had to carry it between them on a pole?
A bunch of grapes
Why did God’s people have to wander in the wilderness for 40 years?
They didn't trust God and obey Him.
What did God provide for His people to eat in the wilderness?
Manna and Quail
What good thing did the spies say about the land?
It was flowing with milk and honey
How many of the twelve spies were allowed to enter the Promised Land?
2
What is the key lesson from this story?
Trust in God and in His presence, even when things seem scary
What was the special tent called where God’s presence lived among His people?
The Tabernacle
What did God tell Moses to do on Mount Sinai?
Write down the Ten Commandments
What animal did the spies compare themselves to when talking about the people that lived in Canaan?
Grasshoppers
How long did the Israelites have to wander after disobeying God?
40 years
How were the spies chosen?
leaders from each tribe
What did the Israelites talk about doing to the leaders when they tried to convince them to enter the land
Kill them
What did God say when the Israelites were too afraid and refused to go into Canaan?
He said nobody other than Joshua and Caleb would be allowed to enter Canaan
What happened to the 10 spies that said bad things and made the Israelites disobey?