And the People Complained…
Numbers 11:1-15
1. Overview
• transition from Sinai to Wilderness: a massive movement of people
• preceded by reminders of the LORD’S provision (ark/cloud) (10:33-36)
• preceded by reminders of the LORD’S provision (ark/cloud) (10:33-36)
2. The People Complain 1-3
• irony: three days into the journey
• basis of complaint and its frequency: what they were dealt and denied
• the LORD’S response: burning displeasure
• basis of complaint and its frequency: what they were dealt and denied
• the LORD’S response: burning displeasure
3. The Rabble Craves 4-6
• identity and infection of the rabble
• a case of selective memory and a seven-course meal
• perceived menu malfunction
• a case of selective memory and a seven-course meal
• perceived menu malfunction
4. The Manna Falls 7-9
• overlooked and undervalued provision
• dissatisfied preoccupation with circumstances
• dissatisfied preoccupation with circumstances
5. The Leader Languishes 10-15
• a “hissy fit” in the wilderness
• inaccurate perception and inappropriate death wish
• contrasting connection to Christ: Heb. 3:1-6, 9:28
• inaccurate perception and inappropriate death wish
• contrasting connection to Christ: Heb. 3:1-6, 9:28
6. So What?
• Knowing the assault and impact of complaining, confirm the LORD’S character and praise His provision.
• Guard against spiritual amnesia (1 Cor. 10:1-13)
• “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (W. Williams)
• Guard against spiritual amnesia (1 Cor. 10:1-13)
• “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (W. Williams)