1. The first battle with Canaanites (1-3)

The king of Arad provoked the battle by attacking the Israelites. The Israelites prayed, made a vow and asked God for victory. The Lord heard them and gave them victory.

2. The bronze snake (4-9)

The Edomites had refused them passage through their land, so they turned south to go around Edom. This was frustrating; the people became impatient; they complained about the food, and they blamed Moses. God doesn't like complainers. So God disciplined them with deadly snakes. They repented, and God provided a way of forgiveness and healing. Anyone who believed God's promise and looked up at Moses' bronze snake would live (Jn 3:14,15).

3. The defeat of the Amorites (10-35)

They traveled along the eastern border of Moab, and God gave them water. When they were denied passage through Amorite territory, they fought Sihon and Og and took the land on the east side of the Jordan. This began the conquest of Canaan.

Application: Lord, teach me to claim your victory by faith.
One Word: Faith is the victory