Numbers 11:1-15
The people complain.
Numbers 11:16-35
The Seventy Elders
Numbers 12:1-16
Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses
Numbers 13:1-33
The spies sent into Canaan
Numbers 14:1-10
Israel refuses to enter Canaan
Numbers 14:11-25
Moses intercedes for the people
Numbers 14:26-38
Death sentence on the rebels
Numbers 14:39-45
A futile invasion attempt
Numbers 15:1-15
The transition from one generation to the next
Numbers 15:17-41
Sacrifice for the sin of ignorance
Numbers 16:1-22
The rebellion of Korah
Moses intercedes for the people
Numbers 14:11–25
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A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and creaked terribly, when the oxen turned around and spoke to the wheels, “Hey there, why do you make so much noise? We bear all the labor, and we-not you-ought to cry out!” Those … More
The Jews had a long record of complaining against the Lord and their leaders. Their murmuring began on the night of the Exodus when they were sure Pharaoh’s Army was going to kill them (Ex. 14:10-14). As Israel entered the wilderness of Shur, they complained because they didn’t have water to drink (Ex. 15:22-27), and then they murmured because they missed the special meals they had back in Egypt (Ex. 16). At Rephidim, the people were ready to stone Moses because they had no water (Ex. 17:1-7), and at Taberah some of the people complained and were killed by fire (Num. 11:1-3). Because of all of this Moses became so discouraged he wanted to die (Num. 11:11-15).
More than once, Israel in her pride tempted God in the wilderness and He had to punish them (Deut. 6:16). But like a stubborn child, the Jews didn’t seem to learn their lesson. Instead of pleasing the Lord who had done so much for them, they provoked Him to anger and sort of dared Him to act. When God was about to pronounce judgment Moses reasoned with God not to destroy them:
Application
By my complaining I am saying that I know more than God does about what is best for me. “Do all things without murmurings and disputings” (Phil. 2:14).
Numbers 14:11-25 (English Standard Version)
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