Episode notes
By Pastor Jason Lim
The story of Numbers is a story of Israel's faithlessness and God's faithfulness.
1. Faithlessness
The 1st generation of Israelites who followed Moses failed to enter the Promised Land because of unbelief. Though they crossed the Red Sea, were under the Pillar of Cloud, and were identified with Moses, the majority did not believe God. As such, they repeatedly disobeyed God, and their carcasses died in the wilderness. All the good intentions at Mount Sinai, all the miracles they witnessed, all the association with Moses could not save them. Their hearts were evil and unbelieving.
2. Faithfulness
In spite of their faithlessness, God remains faithful to His promise to Abraham, Isaac & Jacob. He promised them that in a special offspring from their line (who the rest of scriptures revealed to be ...