Chronological Study of the Bible

Lesson Twenty-Eight — Rebellions in the Wilderness

Pre-Class Assignments

This MUST be completed before class.

• Read Numbers 11-16 in your Bible.
• Answer the Study Questions from the Study Questions Book.
• Memorize Numbers 13:27-28 (in your heart language).
• Continue working on the Law of Moses Worksheet in Appendix II. As you are reading the text, build out step 1 on the worksheet assignment.
• Write a 100-200 word response to each of the following questions:
• Looking at the rebellion of Miriam, what was her problem with Moses's wife? How was that a sin ? How was her punishment applicable to the sin?
• Prepare a story about the rebellion of Korah. Your target audiance is adults who are interested in the Bible.

Class Timeline (50 minutes)

• 2-3 Minutes: Opening Prayer led by students
• 3-5 Minutes: Bible Fluency Song, "Pentateuch" (to save time, this should be cued up before class).
• 5 Minutes: Quiz #26
• 5-7 Minutes: One student is randomly selected to give the story presentation.
• 15-20 Minutes: Discuss the following questions with the students:
• Looking at the rebellions by the Israelites, what are the common themes in these rebellions?
• Looking at the external situation that triggers the rebellion, what are the underlying issues that are leading the Israelites to rebel against God and Moses?
• How do these underlying issues relate to sinful behavior by humans from Adam and Eve through the Patriarchs?
• How do these underlying issues relate to our behavior to this day?
• 5-10 Minutes: Instructor closes with their feedback on the storytelling event and their own conclusions about key points raised during the discussion.
• 2-3 Minutes: Closing Prayer

Bible Knowledge Quiz