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Commentary on "From Complaints to Apostasy"
Day 1: Sabbath Afternoon, October 24, 2009
The introductory lesson for this week says to read Numbers chapters 11 through 14. This is one of the most well-known stories of the Old Testament, that of the children of Israel reaching the Promised Land, the report of the spies, the complaints of the people, resulting in God’s curse to Israel of wandering in the wilderness for forty years.
If you have not done so, go ahead and read Numbers 11-14. It’s a great story to read, even if it’s not your first time. The introduction to this week is a good statement about the typical human responses to God’s promises and the typical disappointment and discouragement that comes when God’s people become aware of the reality of their situation.
As we study, let’s learn how to find Christ in each of these passages. Enjoy the scripture and pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit this week as you prepare to study this week’s lessons.
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