At-home guide / number 18
Big People, Little Faith
Numbers 13-14. Part 1 of the story, the pentateuch. This guide went out for Sunday January 19, 2025.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
Believing God's promises makes us brave.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Numbers 13-14
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the
"The LORD is with us; do not fear."
- Numbers 14:9
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
What promises did God make to Abraham? Did God fulfill these promises right away? What promise were the Israelites waiting on in the wilderness? How do we know God hadn't forgotten this promise?
TakeawayGod never forgets to keep his promises.
What were the two reports from the spies? Since all the spies saw the same thing, why do you think some of the spies were afraid and Joshua and Caleb weren't?
TakeawayDon't be afraid to do the hard things God calls us to do.
How are Moses and Jesus similar? Why is Jesus greater?
TakeawayPraise God for Jesus, a deliverer greater than Moses!
Where did God promise to bring the Israelites? Where has God promised to bring those who believe in Jesus? If we believe in Jesus, can anything stop us from getting there?
TakeawayJesus will bring us safely into the promised land of heaven.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 18 sits in part 1, the pentateuch.