Moses and the Rock of Stumbling - A Lesson in Obedience
In Numbers 20:1-13, Moses and Aaron face a test of obedience as they are commanded to bring forth water from a rock in the wilderness. Instead of speaking to the rock as instructed, Moses strikes it in anger, leading to consequences of disobedience. This event serves as a powerful lesson on the importance of following God's commands and trusting in His provision.
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Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Numbers 20:1-13
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Time o 1stmonth of the 40thyear Setting o Wilderness of Zin Kadesh (border of Canaan) o Miriam has died o No water for the people Background o Full circle back where they were 39 years earlier
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The command (v.8) o Take the rod; you and your brother Aaron gather the congregation together. Speak to the rock before their eyes, and it will yield its water; thus you shall bring water for them out of the rock, and give drink to the congregation and their animals.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The command (v.8) o Take the rod; you and your brother Aaron gather the congregation together. Speak to the rock before their eyes, and it will yield its water; thus you shall bring water for them out of the rock, and give drink to the congregation and their animals.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The command (v.8) The disobedience (vs.10-11) o 10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock; and he said to them, Hear now, you rebels! Must we bring water for you out of this rock? o 11 Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The command (v.8) The disobedience (vs.10-11) o 10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock; and he said to them, Hear now, you rebels! Must we bring water for you out of this rock? o 11 Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The command (v.8) The disobedience (vs.10-11) The punishment (v.12) o Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The command (v.8) The disobedience (vs.10-11) The punishment (v.12) The lesson (1Cor.10:1-11)
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling The Lesson o 11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. o 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Understanding the relationship between Faith and Obedience
Faith and Obedience Moses and the Rock (Num.20:12, 24) 12Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.
Faith and Obedience Moses and the Rock (Num.20:12, 24) 12Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them. 23And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron saying: 24"Aaron shall be gathered to his people, for he shall not enter the land which I have given to the children of Israel, because you rebelled against My word at the water of Meribah.
Faith and Obedience Moses and the Rock (Num.20:12, 24) 12Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them. 23And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron saying: 24"Aaron shall be gathered to his people, for he shall not enter the land which I have given to the children of Israel, because you rebelled against My word at the water of Meribah.
Faith and Obedience Israel s failure to enter the promised land (Josh.5:6) For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people who were men of war, who came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they did not obey the voice of the LORD
Faith and Obedience Israel s failure to enter the promised land (Josh.5:6) For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people who were men of war, who came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they did not obey the voice of the LORD (Heb.3:18-19) 18And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? 19So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Faith and Obedience Israel s failure to enter the promised land (Josh.5:6) For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people who were men of war, who came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they did not obey the voice of the LORD (Heb.3:18-19) 18And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? 19So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Faith and Obedience Synecdoche the part put for the whole o (Jn.3:14-16) 14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Faith and Obedience Synecdoche the part put for the whole o (Jn.3:36) 36He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life; but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him. (ASV)
Faith and Obedience Living, saving faith is always coupled or joined with obedience o (Jas.2:17, 20,24-26) Obedience to God s revealed will is the demonstration of living faith o (Jas.2:18,21-23) (Rom.1:5; 16:26)
Faith and Obedience Disobedience to God s revealed will is the demonstration of a lack of living, saving faith (Heb.3:15-19) o It is in this sense that Moses did not believe o It was demonstrated by his rebellion to God s word (Num.20:11-12, 24) o you did not believe Me, to hallow Me
Faith and Obedience It is the synergy between faith and obedience that saves the sinner o For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. (Gal.5:6) The synergy between the body and the spirit is the illustration o For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. (Jas.2:26)
Faith and Obedience Abraham s steps of the faith (Rom.4:12) o and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had while still uncircumcised. o This was Abraham s obedience to God s revealed will for him and thus the demonstration of his living, saving faith o This is precisely what it means to walk (action, obedience, steps) by faith (2Cor.5:7)
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Understanding the relationship between Faith and Obedience
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Understanding the relationship between Faith and Obedience How God is Hallowed , Revered or Glorified
How God is Hallowed God is glorified, sanctified or hallowed (our fear and reverence is shown) by submitting to His will and authority o (Num.20:12) (Lev.10:1-3, 10) Do not add to His word o (Deut.4:1-2) (Prov.30:6)
How God is Hallowed We cannot go back to authority that doesn t apply and reject current, applicable instruction o (Exo.17:5-6) vs (Num.20:8) o Instrumental music in the Psalms The end does not justify the means o (Num.20:11) o (1Sam.15:1-3, 10-14, 20-23)
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Understanding the relationship between Faith and Obedience How God is Hallowed , Revered or Glorified
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Understanding the relationship between Faith and Obedience How God is Hallowed , Revered or Glorified Don t let the unrighteous actions of others cause you to stumble!
Dont Let The Unrighteous Actions of Others Cause You To Stumble! Moses heavy burden with the people o (Exo.16:1-3; 17:1-4; 32:1-6) (Num.14:22) Moses personal struggle o (Num.12:3) (Exo.32:19) (Num.11:10-15) (Num.20:10-11) (cf. Psa.106:32-33) The dangerous effects of Anger, Discouragement and Bitterness o (Eph.4:26-27) (Gal.6:9) (Heb.12:3, 12-15)
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Understanding the relationship between Faith and Obedience How God is Hallowed , Revered or Glorified Don t let the unrighteous actions of others cause you to stumble!
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Do you desire water from the Rock? oJesus is the Rock (1Cor.10:4) and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Do you desire water from the Rock? oJesus is the Rock (1Cor.10:4) oWhoever desires (Rev.22:17) And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.
Moses and the Rock of Stumbling Do you desire water from the Rock? oJesus is the Rock (1Cor.10:4) oWhoever desires (Rev.22:17) oReceive eternal life through obedient faith (Heb.5:8-9) 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,
