This outline explores the dangers of yearning for the past and the hope found in God's promises for the future, using the story of the Israelites in Numbers 14 as a case study.
Reflecting on God's Faithfulness [Numbers 14:1-4]
- Remembering God's past deliverance [Numbers 14:1-3]
- Acknowledging our tendency to yearn for the familiar [Numbers 14:4]
Consequences of Dwelling in the Past [Numbers 14:5-10]
- Stagnation in spiritual growth [Numbers 14:5-9]
- Missing out on God's present blessings [Numbers 14:10]
Embracing God's Promises for the Future [Numbers 14:11-24]
- Trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance [Numbers 14:11-16]
- Receiving the inheritance God has prepared for us [Numbers 14:17-24]