Sermon Discussion Questions
Starter: Tell about a time when someone you know suffered a consequence as a result of a bad decision. Did they realize the consequence would be what it was?
Group Discussion
- Read Numbers 14:20-25
- In your mind, what does it mean when God swears an oath? What does it signify?
- In your opinion, how could someone see amazing miracles from God and not obey? What gets in the way of their obedience?
- God declares the people will die in the wilderness as a consequence of their decision not to enter the promised land. Does this sound fair to you?
- Caleb is singled out as an exception. In your opinion, what would a person need to do to be like Caleb?
- Read Numbers 14:26-35.
- In your opinion, what does it mean to grumble against God?
- Imagine daily life for these people over the next forty years. What was it like? What was the mood like in camp? How do you think family relationships were impacted?
- How does this speak to you about turning away from God’s plan?
- Read Numbers 14:36-38.
- The spies had been given great responsibility. They paid for their lack of courage with their lives. Who do you know that paid a high price for rejecting God’s plan? What can you learn from them?