1. Let's go back to Egypt! (1-4)

When the people heard the reports of the spies, they forgot the power and promises of God and fell into fear. Fear is unbelief. This was not the first time, but this time was critical, for it was the time of decision. Instead of looking at God, they looked at the powerful enemy and at themselves. They said, 'We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes...Let's go back to Egypt.' Those who have been delivered from bondage by the power of God must live by faith from first to last. To go back to the old life is death.

2. Only do not rebel (5-9)

Caleb and Joshua also had seen the powerful enemies, but they believed that the Lord would give them the good land if they pleased him. They begged the people not to be afraid and not to rebel. Fear and rebellion displease God. The Israelites could conquer the land because the Canaanites had no protection, and the Lord was with his people Israel (9). If we trust and obey God, he will give victory and success.

Application: Lord, drive out the fear which is the seed of rebellion; help me to live by faith.
One Word: 'We will swallow them up!'