6 june 2016

Nb 14:1-12

CALEB SAYS : WE WILL DEVOUR THEM

If we defined it, faith signifies to believe, to trust in the Eternal God, who will protect us with his power and his love, whatever happens to us. This morning, we will Study Caleb's faith and lift up our weakened knees.

1. The Israelites said : Let's Return to Egypt

After listening to ten among twelve incredulous people's report, Israel raised its voice and cried all night long. They muttered against Moses and Aaron (2, 5). Then Moses and Aaron fell face against the ground in front of all the assembly. What were the Israelites' words ? (3, 4). What do you think about the Israelites who proposed returning to Egypt and submitting again as the Egyptians' slaves ?

2. Caleb says : We will devour them

To teach faith to a person who has no content is like teaching colors to blind people (1 Co 2:14,15). But Caleb and his associates rose and yelled to challenge unbelieving people. Read aloud verse 6 to 12. They flared up against the people's incredulity (6), eyes who saw the country of blessing, faith which trusts in the Eternal God, and eyes to see enemies (9). With these subjects, think about your faith personally and also about this people's faith.

Prayer : Lord, thanks for today's word. Forgive and give your favor to those who don't believe in you because of lack of faith, raise a lot of men et women of faith like general Caleb.

A word : If the Eternal God approves of us (8)