Look & Live

SERIES: HONEY, HAMMER, AND HOPE

MESSAGE: Look & Live

TEXT: Numbers 21:4–9; John 3:9–21

DATE: March 24, 2024

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Israel’s trouble. (V. 4)

1. Grief and loss of leaders.
   (Numbers 20:1, 28)

2. Conflict and grumbling.
   (Numbers 20:2ff.)

3. Failure of leadership.
   (Numbers 20:12ff.)

4. Threats by others and frustrated plans.
   (Numbers 20:14ff.)

5. Delayed dreams.
   (Gal. 6:9; Eph. 4:1–4)

2. Israel’s rebellious sin. (V. 5)

1. They spoke against God & Moses.

2. They distrusted God’s leadership.

3. They forgot God’s redemption.

4. They failed to thank God for His blessings.

5. They focused on self.

6. They longed for Egypt.

3. God’s righteous wrath. (V. 6)

1. Sin is rebellion against God.

2. Sin brings destruction, defeat and death. (Rom. 6:23)

3. Sin never brings life. (Gal. 6:7–8)

4. God actively opposes our sin. (Rom. 1:18–19)

4. Israel’s correction and confession. (V. 7)

1. God disciplines you because He loves you.

2. The way back to God is humble repentance.

5. God’s gracious provision. (Vv. 8–9)

1. The antidote is provided by God.

2. Jesus is the ultimate antidote for our sin.
   (John 3:16; 2 Cor. 5:21; Isa. 45:22; 1 Cor. 1:18, 22–24; Heb. 12:1–3)