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The Bible Study Reading Plan

DAY 42 OF 365

We see two distinctly different generations represented in the book of Numbers. The first generation was a group of slaves that were born and raised under the Egyptian culture. So to be free all of a sudden was quite a change of pace for them. Yet, they remained stuck in their ways. They didn't believe that God was looking out for them because all they really knew were pagan rituals.

The second generation was completely opposite. Even though they made mistakes and weren't perfect at all (as none of us are), they still trusted in God's plan and were about to experience the blessings that they grew up hearing about.

One thing that you have to also remember is that the second generation was most likely all children during the time of the plagues in Egypt, Moses splitting the Red Sea, manna falling down from the sky, etc. Miracles were a way of life for them, not an oddity. Because of this, they were literally the definition of having "childlike faith". 

Looking at the two generations represented in Numbers, which one can you most easily associate with? Being stuck in ritualistic ways? Or having faith for God to move miraculously in your life?

What are some changes that you can make in your life to become more like the second generation?

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