Num 14:11 | MHM | STEP | Numbers 14:11 – The Intercession of Moses This section explains how God responded to the Israelites’ unbelief and complaints, and how Moses prayed for the people. God was angry because the Israelites continued to doubt Him, even after all the miracles He had done for them. God threatened to destroy the nation and start again with Moses, but Moses pleaded with God to forgive the people for the sake of God’s honor and mercy. Moses’ prayer is a strong example of intercession—praying for others even when they do not deserve it. v. 11 : God told Moses how evil the people’s unbelief was (Num. 14:11 ). God said the Israelites kept rejecting and provoking Him because they would not believe His promises, even after all the miracles they had seen. God was especially disappointed because they were His chosen people. The closer a person is to God, the more serious it is when they do not trust Him (Heb. 3:8, 12; 1 John 5:10 ).

‏ Numbers 14:11

Numbers 14:11 – The Intercession of Moses

This section explains how God responded to the Israelites’ unbelief and complaints, and how Moses prayed for the people. God was angry because the Israelites continued to doubt Him, even after all the miracles He had done for them. God threatened to destroy the nation and start again with Moses, but Moses pleaded with God to forgive the people for the sake of God’s honor and mercy. Moses’ prayer is a strong example of intercession—praying for others even when they do not deserve it.

v. 11: God told Moses how evil the people’s unbelief was (Num. 14:11 ^a). God said the Israelites kept rejecting and provoking Him because they would not believe His promises, even after all the miracles they had seen. God was especially disappointed because they were His chosen people. The closer a person is to God, the more serious it is when they do not trust Him (Heb. 3:8, 12; 1 John 5:10 ^b).