Message Notes
Look Back
How did you choose to obey God in a difficult or uncertain situation this week? ?
Look Up
Read Numbers 14:17-20 and Exodus 34:4-10
- Based on Numbers 17-18, what does Moses say are some of the ways God shows His strength and power? How does this compare to how people think God shows His strength and power? What does this say about God and people?
- In the Numbers 14 passage, Moses reminds God of what God said to him earlier in Exodus 3 Why do you think Moses chose to remind God of what He said? How might you apply this in your life?
Read Compare Numbers 14:19 with Exodus 34:
- What is similar and different in the requests Moses makes of God?
Read Compare Numbers 14:20 with Exodus 34:
- How is God’s response different? What specifically does God mention in Exodus 34:10 and why is this significant?
Read Ephesians 1:3-8
- How does this passage help you better understand God’s covenant and deal with the tension between love and fear of God?
- Based on Ephesians 1:7, how did Jesus change the punishment for our sins? What does this mean to you personally?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
Do you trust that God's mercy applies to you? Are you keeping the covenant to His best interest?
Notes
God offers forgiveness and adoption into His family to all people, but we must agree to the terms of the contract. Once we agree, we need to take an active role in the contract. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we are set free from the punishment we deserve. What does God want from you in return? Are you willing to be abounding in love and faithful to God?
