What questions are you wrestling with from the scripture and message this morning?
Balaam seeks a word from the Lord instead of using Divination. Are there ways we seek to control divine direction?
The Spirit of God came upon Balaam. Do you find this unusual? Why or why not? What does this teach us about the Spirits dwelling today?
Although Balaam speaks God’s words, why is he still viewed negatively elsewhere in Scripture? (Jude 11; Revelation 2:14) what truths do we learn from this which we can apply to our own lives today?
Are there situations in your life where God has turned opposition into blessing?
How can believers become people who speak blessing rather than criticism or curses?
What questions are you wrestling with from the scripture and message this morning?
If someone asked you to define worship, what might you say? What is the difference between false worship and true worship for you?
How do Balak and Balaam respond differently to God’s will, and what can we learn from their reactions?
In what ways might you/we identify with Balaam?
How do you reconcile the statement that God does not lie or change His mind (Numbers 23:19) with past sections we read were Abraham or Moses blended with God to change his mind
Have you ever wanted a different outcome than the one you believed was Godly or inevitable? What is the difference between wisdom and foolishness in these situations
What questions are you wrestling with from the scripture and message this morning?
In Numbers 2021 the Israelites tried to take some direct routes to the promised land through other kingdoms. Obviously, the kings said no and wars broke out. Are these wars and even the wandering in the wilderness because of disobedience or God’s design for a specific purpose? How can we relate this to our lives?
Would’ve been your personal takeaways and lessons around complaining as we read through the book of numbers.
God sent poisonous snakes that were killing the people. Would God do something similar today? Why do you say so?
What was God’s purpose of asking Moses to form a poisonous snake and put it on a stick? How would the people of that day? Understood it?
How do you understand God’s commands and or blessings for Israel when they destroy everything and everyone in a city or town?
What questions are you wrestling with from the scripture and message this morning?
Scott started the message today with a review from the beginning of Genesis until where we are now. Most of us have probably never read through the scripture this way. Share with the group some things that have stood out to you from our journey so far from Genesis one to Leviticus 20.
Moses has led through constant tension and complaint. In dealing with this complaint what did Moses do? That was healthy? Unhealthy? What could’ve he have done differently? How do you emotionally regulate in the face of constant tension and complaining?
In Exodus 17 God said to strike the rock in numbers 20 he says to speak to the rock. Why do you think he changed the direction? What does this teach us about God?
Where do you see yourself in the story: the frustrated leader, the desperate community, or the silent observer?
Is the wilderness meant to expose weakness or create dependence, or something else? What examples could you give of this from your life?
