Don’t Fear the Future

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-38 (1-12, 20-24, 31-38)

Complementary Reading: Matthew 10:24-33

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Sermon Outline

• Israel Was Severely Punished for Rebelling Out of Fear
  • After hearing the bad report, the people rebelled against God (verses 1-12)
  • God punished the people for their fearful rebellion (verses 20-24, 31-35)
  • God punished the spies for stirring up the fearful rebellion (verses 36-38)
• Don’t Let Fear Keep You From Obeying God’s Commands Going Forward
  • God still doesn’t want His people paralyzed by fear
  • Jesus affirmed God’s displeasure when fear is our excuse for disobedience
  • What is our “go at once and occupy it”? “Go into all the world and make disciples”!
• Trust That God Will Empower You to Do His  Work Faithfully, No Matter What
  • Caleb and Joshua are right (verses 8-9)!
  • God’s Spirit empowers us even when faced with giants, powers, and authorities