Lesson for August 2, 2025

COMPLAINING AND MURMURING

 

Scripture reading: 1 Cor. 10:1-11.

Memory verse: Phil. 2:14, 15.

 

  1. After God had so wonderfully delivered the children of Israel from the Egyptians and brought them through the Red Sea, what did they do? Num 14:2-4.
  2. Were they satisfied with what God had given them to eat? Num. 11:4-6.
  3. Was God pleased with their murmurings? How did He punish them? Num. 11:1.
  4. What further terrible punishment was brought upon the children of Israel because of this sin? Num. 14:26-30.
  5. How many men of the children of Israel left the land of Egypt? Ex. 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 all died in the wilderness. Thus we see the terrible punishment that they received for being disobedient.

  1. Is it right for people to murmur and complain about living conditions today? 1 Cor, 10:10.
  2. While speaking of Israel, who murmured and complained, what important thing does Paul bring to our minds? 1 Cor. 10:6, 11.
  3. What further instruction does Paul give and why? Phil 2:14, 15.

 

Note. Complaining and murmuring have no place in the life of a Christian.

  1. What should be the condition of our daily life at all times? Heb. 13:5; 1 Tim. 6:8.
  2. If we have the Lord as our guide, what will be the con­dition of our hearts? Psa. 16:8, 9.
  3. What kind of news will we be passing around to others? Isa. 52:7.
  4. Will we bear a cross with joy, and deny ourselves in the work of the Lord? Luke 9:23-25.
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