Introduction
Genesis 12:7; 13:17; 15:18; 17:8 – God promised them the land of Canaan.Exodus 3:8Exodus 12:25Numbers 13:1-2 – Men are sent to spy out the land of Canaan.Numbers 13:23 – This was a land filled with blessings!Numbers 13:25-29 – Ten spies gave a discouraging report.TRUST in God’s word
Numbers 13:30-33 – Caleb tried to give a positive report.Numbers 14:6-10 – Caleb and Joshua were looking to God. They could take the land because God said he would make it happen!Hebrews 13:4Can I really forgive people?Proverbs 29:25COURAGE to stand in the minority, when even brethren are weak
Numbers 13:31Numbers 14:10 – The congregation wanted to stone those who did have faith.Isaiah 40:8, 23-24, 28-31Romans 12:10Hebrews 13:3Acts 20:17, 28CONFIDENCE in God’s control of the future
Numbers 14:28-38Romans 4:17 – This is quoting Genesis 17:5. God said this to Abraham when Abraham was 99 years old and Isaac was not yet born. The very fact that the Israelites existed was proof God kept His promises.Joshua 21:43I Timothy 1:8-10 – Am I willing to stand where God says I should stand?The future does not belong to the giants of today. It belongs to God.