2013 JULY WEEK ONE LESSON

STUDY 26

FORGIVENESS III – DEALING WITH REBELLION

MEMORY VERSE: Romans 12:3

MAIN TEXTS: Numbers 16:1-12

Today we shall continue with our studies on forgiveness. In our previous lesson we looked at forgiveness that arises when we treat others with ingratitude. In today’s lesson we shall look at how God is ready to forgive us when we become rebellious, and how we fail to turn to Him for pardon, cleansing and restoration.

Man can at times allow pride and discontentment to lead him astray. Those who are thus deceived receive from God the just punishment. However, God forgives those who humble themselves before him when he reproves them of sin; those who harden their heart forfeit the forgiveness that God provides out of His abundant mercy. (Numbers 16:19-21)

Study Questions

1.    What specific ministry did God commit to the sons of Levi? Numbers 16:8-10

2.    Why did Korah and his colleagues rise against Moses? Numbers 16: 8-10

3.    Who joined Korah in his attack on Moses and Aaron? Numbers 16: 1,2

4.    How did God see the action of Korah and his colleagues? Numbers 16: 23-26

5.    How did Korah and his colleagues forfeit the forgiveness that could have been theirs? Numbers 16: 12-14

6.    How did God punish Korah and his colleagues? Numbers 16:28-33

7.    How can you avoid going the way of Korah?

 

Conclusion

God knows us and has placed us in specific areas in his vineyard. We should guard against pride and discontentment. If we slip into rebellion we should be humble enough to accept correction; for God is ready to forgive his erring but humble children.

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