Introduction: Generational unbelief. 

1.     Generation 1, gen unbelief

a.     Miriam 

b.     Meribah

Implication: Unbelief is an enduring norm and travesty. 

c.      Moses

Implication: Unbelief is personal and moral rebellion.

d.     The dead end

Implication: Unbelief has appalling consequences now and forever.

2.     Generation 2, the beginning of belief

a.     Canaan 

Implication: Belief looks outward to the Lord. 

b.     Copper Serpent 

Implication: Belief looks upon our sin and saviour 

c.      Water and assurances

Implication: Belief leads to joy and assurance now and forever  

Conclusion: Whoever believes in him.