276.Complaining in the Desert

Exodus 15:22–17:7

Open It

1. *How would you describe the personality of someone who complains a lot?

2. How does a bad attitude spread to others?

Explore It

1. After the Red Sea, in what condition did the Israelites find themselves? (15:22)

2. *What did the Israelites complain about? (15:23–24)

3. What happened when Moses threw the stick in the water? (15:25)

4. What did God say to test the Israelites? (15:26)

Get It

1. Why is it difficult to be with people who complain a lot?

2. How were the complaints and grumblings of Israel displeasing to the Lord?

3. Why do we complain when God doesn’t provide when we expect Him to?

4. *How is complaining to God an act of disobedience?

5. What do you think Moses felt as he tried to handle the attitudes of the Israelites?

6. *What is it like trying to lead a group of people who are a bunch of complainers?

7. Why does God provide for us on His timing and not ours?

8. How has God provided for you in the past?

Apply It

1. *How can you say thank you to God today instead of complaining to Him?

2. What can you do (or not do) this week to trust God to provide for you?

3. How can God’s provision for Israel remind you to be thankful for what you have?