Lesson for June 20,2020 (Sivan 28). COMPLAINING AND MURMURING. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Memory Verse: Philippians 2:14,15
1. After God had so wonderfully delivered the children of Israel from Egyptians and brought them through the Red Sea, what did they do? Numbers 14:2-4.
2.Were they satisfied with what God had given them to eat? Numbers 11:4-6.
3.Was God pleased with their murmuring? How did He punish them? Numbers 11:1.
4. What further terrible punishment was brought upon the children of Israel because of this sin? Numbers 14:26-30.
5. How many men of the children of Israel left the land of Egypt? Exodus 12:37.
Note: There were six hundred thousand men of Israel when they left the land of Egypt. Out of this great number only two that were above the age of 20 years were allowed to enter the Promised Land. The rest died in the wilderness. Thus, we see the terrible punishment that they received for being disobedient.
6. Is it right for people to murmur and complain about living conditions today? 1 Corinthians 10:10.
7. While speaking of Israel who murmured and complained what important thing does Paul bring to our minds? 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11.
8. What further instruction does Paul give and why? Philippians 2:14,15.
Note: Complaining and murmuring have no place in the life of a Christian.
9. What should never be found in our conversation, and what should be the condition of our daily life at all times? Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:8.
10. If we have the Lord as our guide, what will be the conditions of our hearts? Psalms 16:8,9.
11. What kind of news will be passing around to others Isaiah 52:7.
12. Will we bear a cross with joy, and deny ourselves in the work of the Lord? Luke 9: 23-25.