Read Numbers 13:31-14:4

How did Israel’s slavery in Egypt negatively impact their faith as they approached the Promised Land?

How can we be in danger of following this negative example?

Read Numbers 14:5-10 and Ephesians 3:20

Joshua and Caleb saw the same obstacles as the other 10 spies but had a different perspective. What was different?

In what ways can we follow their example of faith?

Read Numbers 14:26-35

How did the congregation respond to the different reports and what were the consequences?

Read Hebrews 3:7-19

What steps can we take to ensure we do not let fear or unbelief hinder us from taking possession of God’s promises?

Read Deuteronomy 8:1-5 and Hebrews 12:5-11

What do these verses tell us about God’s purposes in the wilderness?

What do these verses tell us about the Lord’s discipline?

Read Deuteronomy 30:15-20

What do these verses tell us about the importance of our choices?

What does the following quote tell us about the God’s grace and our responsibility?

“The promise comes as the initiative of God’s grace and always depends on his grace. But that grace has to be accepted and responded to by faith and obedience.” Christopher Wright

Read Deuteronomy 1:8 and 2 Corinthians 3:4-5

Why is it crucial to recognise that our faith and obedience are fully dependent on the Lord to acquire the promises? (We can only take possession of God’s promises in the power of His might).

In what ways might God set promises before us that require us to step out in ‘obedient faith’?