Numbers 13 and 14 describe the culmination of the Israelites’ dilemma of doubt. Though God continued to prove Himself faithful, the Israelites clung to their perception of certain death rather than the assurance of their God-given victory. They trusted in their own understanding rather than in God’s covenantal promises.  What stopped God’s people from entering the land of Canaan?...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Y Bonesteele, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, for a summary and guidance in leading your group. This week’s additional resources for study and preparation: Transcript of Leader Training Podcast: Hi! This is Y Bonesteele, team leader...

Ingratitude leads us to long for something other than God’s provision. SCRIPTURE | Numbers 11:4-6,16-23 CENTRAL TRUTH God’s people complained because they thought they needed more, or something different than what He provided for them. But God has met our greatest need in Jesus. When we focus on what we’re missing or wish we had instead, our ungrateful hearts...

The Israelites’ grumbling in Numbers 11 and 12 showcases God’s graciousness to provide abundantly more than their ungrateful hearts deserved. Though He made His presence visible among them, they did not believe He offered them His best. God’s people began to treat God’s miraculous provision as though it were mundane.  Why were the Israelites so prone to overlook God’s...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Y Bonesteele, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, for a summary and guidance in leading your group. This week’s additional resources for study and preparation:

Find all 2025 Easter Bonus Session files here. Amid the grief of Christ’s death by crucifixion, we find the gospel’s good news for sinners: “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said” (Matthew 28:5-6). The basis of Christian hope is found...