DON’T DESTROY YOUR BLESSING

SERMON OUTLINE FOR AUDIO:

DON’T DESTROY YOUR BLESSING

NUMBERS 14: 11-13, 19-23

Vs.22: Because all those men which have seen…

• my glory – CLOUD & PILLAR OF FIRE

• and my miracles
• which I did in Egypt – 10 PLAGUES
• and in the wilderness – RED SEA & MANNA

• and have tempted me
• now these ten times – 10 TIMES ISRAEL PROVOKED GOD TO JEALOUSY
• and have not hearkened to my voice

You destroy your blessing by showing…

1. (Unbelief in God’s goodness – Ex 14:11-12) — Accusing God of tricking them, leading them into a trap at the Red Sea so the Egyptians could kill them.
2. (Unbelief in God’s wisdom – Ex 15:23-26) — Murmuring at Marah (bitter) about bitter water.
3. (Unbelief in God’s ability to provide – Ex 16:2-18) — Murmuring for food in Wilderness of Sin (wet mud/ clay).
4. (Unbelief in God’s ability to sustain – Ex 17:2-7) — Murmuring at Rephidim (withdrawing your hand) for water.
5. (Unbelief that robs God of His glory – Ex 32) – Making a golden calf and going back to idolatry.
6. (Unbelief in God’s direction – Lev 10: 1-7) – Nadab (to offer one’s self) and Abihu (he is my father) offer strange fire to God.
7. (Unbelief in God’s faithfulness – Num 11:1-3) – Rebelled against God at Taberah (burning).
8. (Unbelief in God’s ability to satisfy – Num 11:4-35) – Complaining about manna and lusting for food to eat at Kibroth-Hattavah (the graves of lust)
9. (Unbelief in God’s wisdom in choosing in leadership – Num 12) – Miriam (bitter rebellion) and Aaron (a shining light) complaining about Moses having an Egyptian wife.
10. (Unbelief in God’s ability to keep His promises – Num 13:26-14:37) — Rebellion at Kadesh (consecrated/ sanctified).