The People Cry, the Lord Multiplies

May 21st, 2023

Weekly Reading

Monday: John 7
Tuesday: John 8
Wednesday: John 9
Thursday: John 10
Friday: Exodus 19:1-20:23
Saturday: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17, Psalm 60-63
Sunday: 2 Chronicles 6-17

Sermon Notes

Key Passage: Numbers 11
1 Corinthians 14:1
1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
Hebrews 3:5-6

Complaining because of discontentment
Despairing because of responsibility
God’s response - multiplying

Discussion Questions

Take a moment to inventory your grumbling (internal or external). What is it about? If it’s about something that is actually important, consider this question: are you putting unnecessary weight or importance on it? With God’s daily manna for you in view, what is he saying about his provision in this situation?
Is there any place where you have responsibility over something or someone where you are feeling despair? Read back through this passage and reflect on Moses’ cry and God’s response. How might God be bringing provision to you that you have not recognized or valued?
We heard stories about prophetic words today. How did they encourage you? Share other stories to add to these and build your faith.
How have you obeyed the command of 1 Corinthians 14:1? Who have you seen walk this out in a healthy way and how would you want to imitate them?
What are you praying for yourself and your family over Pentecost Weekend? What are you praying for your church?