Numbers - Chapter-14

Chapter Summary

Murmuring over the spies' reports and the consequences.

Why do you think Moses and Aaron "fell facedown in front of the whole assembly of the Israelite community" (verse 5, CSB)?
In verses 8-9, to whom do Joshua and Caleb ask the people to trust? Why is this important?
What was the reaction of the people in verse 10? Why do you think they acted this way?
In verses 11-12, the Lord is ready to destroy Israel and create a new people from Moses. Why is the Lord ready to do this? What might this teach us?
In Moses' response, on what basis does he appeal to the Lord not to destroy the people? Is giving God reasons for your prayer requests something that you do? Why or why not?
Moses says in his prayer, "The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in faithful love, forgiving iniquity and rebellion" (verse 18, CSB). Has God changed since Moses' day? How does God exhibit these qualities in your life?
According to verses 20-23, the Lord forgave His people for their rebellion, and yet they faced the consequence of not entering the Promised Land. In what ways do we face the consequences of our sin even though the Lord forgives us?

Murmured, v. 2.

God, Moses, Aaron, Caleb, Joshua.

8, 9, 18.