Miracles in the Desert
This food from heaven tasted like olive oil cakes and the Israelites got tired of it.
Twelve of these were sent into the promised land before anyone else went. What were they called?
Spies
What was Balaam's animal that talked?
What question did God ask Moses about Israel’s unbelief?
“How long will they refuse to believe in Me despite all the signs?”
How did Israel know when to set out on their journey?
When the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle. (Numbers 9:15–23)
When people complained about no water at Kadesh, Moses struck this with his staff.
Rock
What fruit did the spies bring back as a sample from the land?
Grapes,along with pomegranates and figs.
This leader's sister died and was buried at Kadesh.
Moses
What did Moses appeal to when interceding for the people?
God’s character and His reputation among the nations.
What covered the tabernacle during the day after it was set up?
The cloud of the Lord.
What bird did God send in huge numbers for meat, but too much eating led to a plague because the people complained.
Quail
Because of the rebellion of the spies and people how long were they to wonder in the wilderness
40
King Balak wanted Balaam to do this so he could defeat them, but God said no.
Curse them
What promise did God make specifically to Caleb and why?
He would enter the land because of his different spirit and full obedience.
Who determined the exact timing of Israel’s travel and rest?
The Lord — Israel moved only at His command.
This was what directed the Israelite camp as the traveled.
Pillar of cloud or fire (the Lord's presence)
Which two men encouraged Israel that they could take the land?
Joshua and Caleb.
During the book of Numbers, this leader died and his priest clothes were given to his son.
What were the people commanded not to add to or take away from?
The commands of the Lord.
What did God promise to do when the Spirit was placed on the seventy elders?
They would prophesy
What contrast is shown between the majority’s report (10 spies) and the minority’s (2 spies) faith?
Most saw obstacles; Joshua and Caleb saw God’s power and possibility.
This animal was sent to punish and attack the Israelites because of the grumbings
Serpent or snake
What physical reminders were Israel told to use to keep God’s Word close?
Bind them on hands and foreheads; write them on doorposts and gates.
How does this 11:4–17 reveal the relationship between human weakness and God-given leadership?
It shows that leaders depend on God and need shared support, not self-sufficiency.