Series: Lessons from the Wilderness

Caleb was past 80 years of age but had a zeal for the God of Israel and is a beautiful example today of faithfulness.

The story of Achan reveals valuable lessons of covetousness when just on the border of going into the Heavenly Canaan.

Rahab and her family were spared from the destruction of Jericho due to her faith in the God of Heaven and Earth.

Jericho was a strong fortress with walls that could not be conquered, but the Israelite people had God on their side.

From the Red Sea to the Jordan River, the wilderness experiences of the Israelites provide Christians today with many valuable lessons.

Just before Israel went into Canaan, they sinned against the Lord when they worshipped Baal Peor in pagan rituals.

Balaam was a prophet who was asked to curse Israel for reward, and Balaam was covetous, but God made it clear it was not His will.

After Israel’s first failure to enter the promised land, they return to the same situation, will they conquer Canaan this time?

Jesus referred to this story when speaking with Nicodemus that evening when Jesus gave the wonderful promise of life to all who look and live.