While the basic story of the twelve spies is known by most, there is much more to uncover. In this class, we will take a closer look at our sources. The story of the spies is also recounted elsewhere in the Bible beyond Numbers 13-14. Are these ancient sources consistent? What is the Hebrew word behind the English "spies"? Whose idea was it to send them to "spy" out the land of promise? We will explore these questions from different angles, enriching our understanding of the narrative.

Commonly known facts include that ten spies brought back a negative report, while Joshua and Caleb brought back a positive one. The Israelites' decision to heed the negative report led to their forty years of wandering in the wilderness. However, there's more to this story than meets the eye.

Join us as we explore these questions and more, revealing new insights and perspectives on this pivotal biblical event. Don't miss this enlightening and thought-provoking class!

Part of this class is a review of the narrative of the Twelve Spies - A Horizontal Study. Download the document here - https://rossknichols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Spies-Narrative.pdf