Numbers - June 2017

NUMBERS

Thursday, June 1st 

Read - Numbers 1:1-4, 44-46 

Sometimes when I am given an assignment, task, or project: (choose one) 

Numbers 1:1 

I feel overwhelmed. I complain and put off doing it. 

I follow the plan and work together with others to get it accomplished. 

I get started, but then have a hard time following through with it. 

God does not speak to me in the same way that He spoke to Moses. Today He speaks through His Word and the Holy 

Spirit. What is one thing that He has shown me that I need to work on? 

Honestly, I don’t know what He would want me to work on. 

God has given me teachers to help me learn and grow. One assignment or project I have right now is: 

I don’t have a current project, but one that is ahead is: 

Numbers 1:2-4 

What a huge task! Draw a star next to the strategy that can help me complete a current project or assignment well. 

Break it down into simpler steps (vs.2) 

Have a project leader. Cooperate rather than argue. (vs.3) 

Work with a team of people. (vs.4) 


At times I wonder, “Why do I have to do this?” Yes No 

I may not have military battles and war looming ahead in my life, but: 

The things I faithfully complete now prepare me for future challenges. 

If I don’t know what is ahead , I decide it is pointless and don’t do it. 

God keeps 

His promises 

to me, so I 

commit to 

keep mine to 

Him. 


Write down the number recorded here. 

Check out Genesis 46:26. How many Israelites had gone to Egypt over two hundred years earlier? 

In Genesis 17:2, God had promised Abraham, an ancestor of the Israelites, that He would multiply his descendants. 

According to these verses, God keeps/does not keep (circle one) His promises.

Friday, June 2nd 

Read - Numbers 1:47-2:2 


Have I ever thought , “I don’t get it…Why am I being treated differently? It’s just not fair!” Yes No 

Later, I have/have not (circle one) understood why I was treated that way. 

Numbers 1:50-51a 

God has different plans for different people. A responsibility or opportunity I have been given that others have not is: 

When I know 

God’s plan or 

instructions for 

me to follow, my 

best choice is to 

obey. 

A responsibility or opportunity that a friend or family member has been given that I have not 

is: 

Numbers 1:51b,53 

God’s plans protect and are good. What would happen if a non-Levite came too close to the 

Tabernacle of Testimony? 

The word holiness means moral and ethical perfection; the absence of any evil. Who is holy? 

Everyone God the Israelites the Levites 


When I know God’s plan or instructions for me to follow, my best choice is to obey. 

What is one thing I know I should be doing, but I am not? 

The change I will make is: 

Numbers 1:52,2:1-2 

One area where I have seen chaos is: 

my home 

a situation in the world 

other: 

According to 1 Corinthians 14:33,40 , God is a God of order/disorder (circle one) 

As I strive to be more like the Lord, one area that I have identified where I could be more organized is: 

Write out two steps to take that will help

Saturday, June 3rd 

Read - Numbers 3:1-16 


• When I think about my family, which statement is true? 

They are great examples of serving God. I can learn from them. 

Some care about living for God and some do not. 

I am the only one who has that on my mind. 

• One person to whom I am an example is: 

• What kind of example am I of serving God? 


I do things my way - my life is about me. 

I just want to look good - not bad. Look at me and what I am doing! 

I do things because I love God and want to serve Him. 

Sometimes I flip-flop back and forth. 

• I have seen people who are disrespectful of God and His house by being careless. Can that 

also be said of me? Yes No 

• When someone slacks off, someone else has to step up to serve. What is one are where I can 

step up to serve God and others rather than slack off? 

“The highest form 

of worship is the 

worship of 

unselfish 

Christian 

service.” Billy 

Graham 


• God gives different roles and responsibilities to different people. When I think about my strengths, talents, and gifts, 

I realize that I could serve God by: 

• I am not sure what I could do. I will ask my pastor and/or bible study leader how I can get involved in serving God. 

Check here when done. 

• One area of service I will try out is: 

• A person that I will ask to help me get involved with that is: 


• One person I know who is focused on serving God is 

I will ask them for something specific that I can pray about for them. 

Right now, I will pray for that person

Sunday, June 4th 


• People wonder “Where do I really belong?” I see friends of mine change how they act, dress, or talk to try to fit in. 

If I think about it, I realize that I have also done that. Yes No 


• Who is one person God has put in my life for my protection? (Hint: family, church family, etc.) 

• Write a quick note, text, or email to thank them for their involvement in your life. 

I did that just now 

I will do that before tomorrow. 

“…Fear not, for I 

have redeemed 

you; I have called 

you by your name; 

you are Mine.” - 

Isaish 43:1b 

•I have been warned about the dangers of a certain activity or group before 

Yes 

No 

•Do I ever participate in that which could hurt me? Yes No 


•When God repeats something in His Word, I should really pay attention. Which phrase is 

repeated in verse 41 and 45? 

am the 

•There are times when I do not keep God in His rightful place as the One in charge of my life. 

Never Occasionally Often Always 


• These were God’s people and He wanted them to understand that He had redeemed them (bought them back). 

Check out 1 Peter 1:18-19. What did it cost God to redeem me from sin? 


• Like Moses, my actions today are characterized by observable obedience to God. 

Not really 1 2 3 4 5 It is noticeable 

• One part of my life I have been holding back from God is: 

I will talk to him about that now, turning it over to Him: 

Practice makes progress: 

Today I am thankful for: 

Today I am praying for:

Monday, June 5th 


• It is not always easy to keep a promise. Some people make and break promises so fast that I don’t believe them 

anymore. One person I can always trust to keep a promise to me is: 


• God cares about the promises I make to Him. Do I: 


make a promise and then do my best to keep it. 

try to bargain with God, saying if He does something, then I will do something else 

forget about promises I have made. 

• Circle the words from each pair that best describe what God wanted as these people kept their 

promises to Him. 

distracted dedicated 

careful actions careless actions 

unclean clean 

“The future is 

as bright as the 

promises of 

God.” 

-Adoniram 

Judson 

• As I think about it, some of those words describe my life with God. A change I need to make is: 


• Setting some time aside specifically to spend with the Lord or in service to Him is a great idea! One time period I can 

set aside for the Lord is: 

• I can use that time to: 

• A godly person I can go to for help with a change I need to make or who I can ask to check up on what I wrote is: 


• At times God uses one person to bless someone else. Can I think of someone who God has used to bless me? 

Yes 

No 

• One way God has been gracious to me is: 

• Take time to thank Him for that now. 


• God keeps His promises. Because He does, I know I can trust Him in this area of my life:

Tuesday, June 6th 


• If I knew that the president or another ruler of a nation was coming to speak with me, I would prepare. I sure would 

not meet them looking as if I just rolled out of bed. If I knew that person wanted to use something of mine, I would 

make sure it was in great shape. 


“For you were 

bought with a price; 

therefore glorify 

God in your body 

and in your spirit, 

which are God’s.” - 

1 Corinthians 6:20 

•In modern times, we don’t have a tabernacle like this. However, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 

tells me that my body is where God, through His Holy Spirit, dwells with me. What is one way 

I will better care for my body to keep it in good shape for God? 

I will take steps to use proper grooming and cleanliness 

I will make good nutritional choices, fueling my body well 

I will get the sleep I need to function well 

I will not harm my body. If I am, I will get help to stop 

I will start an exercise plan to strengthen my body 


• One thing I will turn over to God that I have been holding back for myself is: 


• When I look around me, I see people serving God and others. Some are overloaded. One person I know who is 

faithfully serving is: 

I will talk to that person about how I can help lighten their load of service 

I will volunteer to help by: 

I will give 


• Which type of resources, talents, and time have I been giving to God’s service? 


Leftovers My best Nothing 

to help them. 

• As God speaks to me through His Word, I will prepare to really hear what He wants to tell me by doing this: 

I will get away from distractions 

I will talk to Him to make sure my heart is clear of sin that blocks communication.

Wednesday, June 7th 


• Dedication - When I look around me, I see people dedicated to all kinds of things: sports, jobs, academics, music, 

and more. It takes sacrifice to be dedicated. One person I recognize as someone who is dedicated is: 


• The Levites were ceremonially cleansed. What is one thing that clutters my life, keeping me distracted from following 

God fully? 

• Write a step to deal with that clutter. 

Numbers 8:8, 12 

• Today, we do not have to offer animal sacrifices to remove the guilt of our 

sins. Instead, Who is the sacrifice for my my sin? (Hint: 1Peter 1:19) 

• I can't be dedicated to God’s way if I have not accepted His sacrifice for my 

sin and guilt. Have I done that? Yes No 

Numbers 8:9-11,13 

I will ask my pastor/bible study leader about this. 

I will pause and thank God for His sacrifice for my sin and guilt 

now. 

• The Levites’ lives were presented and offered to God for His service. Have I 

ever turned my life over to God for His use? 

Yes, I want to be used in His service. 

No, I have never thought about that before. 

I have turned over a lot of my life, but still hold back some areas. 

• Talk to God about any areas that need turning over to Him now. 


Done! 

• Some people have the privilege of serving God in a full-time capacity. As far as my future occupation: 

My mind is made up. I know what I want. 

I am open to God’s plans, but don’t know what they are. 

I have an idea what God wants, and am working toward that. 

Future? I haven’t thought that far ahead. 

• One person working for God who serves me is: 

(This could be a pastor, bible study leader, missionary, or someone else) 

• I will support what they are doing, or encourage them by: 

“There are two kinds of 

people, those who say to 

God, ‘Thy will be done’, 

and those to whom God 

says, ‘All right then, have 

it your way’.” 

- C.S. Lewis

Thursday, June 8th 


• I have heard the sayings, "Dom't rush it," and "Don't live in the past." 

Do I: 

look back at easier times wishing it was the same now? 

yearn for the future, discontent with my present opportunities? 

grumble about opportunities that someone else has but I do not? 

"To everything there is a 

season, a time for every 

purpose under heaven." 

- Ecclesiastes 3:1 


•Aaron and his sons had already been faithfully serving. My faithfulness with responsibilities 

God has already given me (work, home, church) most often looks like I have: 

Dropped the ball 1 2 3 4 5 Faithfully completed 

•More responsibility, such as overseeing the Levites' work, is given to those already being 

responsible. I show God I am responsible with my: 

Numbers 8:20, 22 

• Circle the words that describe Moses and the Israelites' actions. 

Rebellious disobedience Responsible obedience 

• Write out any change needed in my attitudes or actions. 

At home 

At church 

At work 


• Each stage of life brings new/different responsibilities. 

As a younger adult, how I can responsibly help someone older than me 

As an older adult, what wisdom can I share 

Who can I assist with their responsibilities?

Friday, June 9th 


• People make mistakes. They let other people down. When that happens, it hurts. Sometimes it is hard to trust again. I 

have been leet down by someone who did not follow through before Yes No 


• The Passover was a reminder of how God had kept the Israelites safe and freed them from slavery in Egypt. 

Remembering what God has done helps me to trust Him now. One thing God has done for me is: 

• Do I ever get overwhelmed by present circumstances, forgetting how God has helped me in the past? 

Yes 

No 

• One hard, overwhelming thing right now is: 

Take time to talk to God about that right now. 


• God's presence was with His people. If I know Christ personally, He is with me through 

both easy and hard times. Because of this: 

I am encouraged, knowing He is with me even when I feel alone. 

I take problems to Him in prayer. I know He will help me through them. 

Sometimes I forget this and try to figure our my problems without Him. 

• To help remember, I will write out Psalm 9:10 and out it where I will see it each day. 


• God did/did not leave the Israelites to flounder aimlessly. (Circle one) 

• I may not have a cloud or fire leading me, butI do have God's Word to provide direction day to day. As I evaluate: 

I have not been too regular with my daily time in God's Word. I will find a friend or adult to check up on 

me. 

I have not really been following God's direction. I need to work on that. 

I have seen God's direction work in my life in a really cool way. I will share that with someone to 

"Where you go, I'll go. 

Where you stay, I'll 

stay. When you move, 

I'll move. I will follow 

you." - Chris Tomlin 


encourage them. 

• At times I don't feel like waiting for God's next step in obedience. I step out on my own, or I drag my feet.

Saturday, June 10th 


• I have heard the saying, "IT's all about me." Selfies, social media, advertisements, and so much more push this idea at 

me. If it's not all about me, then what is life all about? 


• In my life I am connected to other people. Some of the people I am most deeply connected to are: 

• There are layers of authority in our lives. In these verses, the Lord, Moses, and the leaders of the different clans (tribes) 

were the authorities. Some of the authorities God has placed in my life are: 

• My actions have helped or encouraged those in leadership over me in these ways: 

Life is not all about 

me. Instead, it's 

about God! 

•Sadly my actions did not help but were hurtful to those responsible for leading me. 


True False Occasionally 

•Rules and laws precent chaos and protect, I usually: 

follow rules I am given, considering others' Safety and organization. 

follow only the tules that I think are any good. Some seem stupid. 

do what seems best to me at the time. I don't think about the problems or hurt 

this could cause someone else. 


• I have seen different attitudes toward a new rule, or one that has been around "forever". At times 

my attitude towards these types of rules look like: 


• The trumpets were also used to help remember God was providing victory, leading, and protecting. Things I use to 

remember Who God is and what He does for me include: (Circle one) 

Numbers 10:11-13,33-34 

Music Artwork Verse memorization Other: 

• The people worked together to follow the Lord. Who can I team up with to follow after God better? 

• What action could we take to do that? 


• The focus of life is: me other people God (circle)




• At times I look around me or think about the past, and feel as if I am missing out. 

Agree 

Disagree 

• Some situations are not ideal. I respond to those areas in my life by: 


Having a bad attitude 

Complaining 

Taking my frustrations out on someone else 

Trying to find something for which to be thankful 

Working hard to make the best of the situation 

• Have I "turned up my nose" at what God or another person has done for me? 

Yes 


No 

• A bad attitude or complaining spirit is noticeable, as well as a thankful heart or good 

attitude. Has someone responded to one of these in me? Yes No 

• Which was it? 

• Is there some way I need to make things right with them? 

Yes, I will do that today or the next time available 

There's nothing I can think of 

"Look for opportunities 

today to give thanks 

when your default would 

be to murmur or 

complain." - Nancy Leigh 

DeMoss 


• Trying to deal with negative people can be stressful. It can be overwhelming. As I look at Moses' 

example, I see the best place to take that kind of stress is to 


• No one has to do it all alone. Who are some wise people I can go to with overwhelming issues? 

I will go talk to them today about something overwhelming in my life 

I will keep them in mind foe when I face that kind of issue. 

• Who is one person I will stand alongside as they face heavy burdens?


Read - Numbers 11:18-25; 31-33 

• There are people around me who just seem to care about this instant and their own enjoyment. As I consider myself, 

my "right now" desires and wants often fill my thoughts, impact my attitudes and motivate my prayers. 


Not often 1 2 3 4 5 Most of the time 

• At times, there is something I really want right away. Later, I realize: 

That is really not what is best for me 

God had something better for me if I would have waited 

That is what I thought I wanted, but now I don't want that 

"True humility is not 

thinking less of yourself; it 

is thinking of yourself less." 

- C.S. Lewis 

Other things are so much more important. It does not matter 

anymore 

•One thing I want right now is: 

•I will choose to: 

Patiently wait on God's timing and His best for me 

Think through whether this desire lines up with God's desires for me 

Consider whether this could be harmful to someone else 


• Some problems seem massive and overwhelming. One problem I am facing right now is: 

• What does Job 42:1-2 say about God's ability to solve problems? 

• God can do anything/nothing (circle one) 

• Will His plans and purposes be hijacked or left incomplete according to theses verses? Yes No 


I just prayed about my problem now 

• Yesterday I was asked to seek out some wise people who can help me with hard problems I face. Have I done that 

yet? 

Yes No 


• At times God allows me to have what I want even though mu motivation is wrong. (Circle what motivated the people in 

these verses)


Read Numbers 12:1-15 

• Who I hang out with, social media attention, academic or athletic ability, 

appearance, and more are used to compare and define. I see how my friends, 

my acquaintances, and I measure up. 

I have labeled people by some of these, or ranked myself by them 

I really don't think things like that define me 

It's hard not to compare myself to others 

"Be not proud of race, 

face, place, or grace." 

- Charles Spurgeon 


• Pride causes us to think better of ourselves and less of others. Which kind of pride most easily traps me? (Check one) 

Pride in my accomplishments or abilities 

Pride in my stuff 

Pride in my religious acts 

Pride in my background 


• Moses was an example of the opposite of pride which is 

takes my focus off of: myself others God (circle one) 

. An attitude of meekness and humility 


• A natural reaction to a verbal attack is defensiveness and an attack back. I have arrogantly defended my actions or 

verbally attacked rather than responded God's way, as Moses did. Yes No 

• In James 4:6 it tells me that God does this for the humble: 


• Sin has consequences. One consequence I experienced because of a choice to sin was: 


• Repentance is acknowledging and turning away from sin. As I think carefully, I know an area I need to get right with God: 

• I will do that now. Yes No 


• Do I need to humbly let go of a grudge or bitterness toward someone who wronged me? Yes No 

If so, pray for that person now. I did that. 


• Sin impacts others. With whom do I need to talk and make things right because my sin impacted them?



• Excitement builds as I anticipate a long awaited promise. Sometimes I can hardly wait! One time when I felt this way 

was? 

"The permanence of 

God's character 

guarantees the 

fulfillment of His 

promises." - A.W. Pink 


•How did God say the Israelites would gain possession of the land? 

It was a gift from Him, a promise He would keep 

They would have to make it happen by themselves 

•As I discover the many promises of God to me in the Bible, 

I know I can trust God to keep His word 

I want proof of their reliability, or I forget and rely on myself instead 


• The name Hoshea means salvation while Joshua means God is salvation. I more often put my trust in 

My own abilities 1 2 3 4 5 God's work in or for me 

• Check out Ephesians 2:8. Where does my salvation from eternal death and separation from God come 

from? 


• God also gives us instructions to follow in a world that does not know Him. I know some of God's 

instructions to me. 

• One of them is 

• I do my best to courageously follow God's instructions even when I am faced with people and a 

culture that do not know Him. 

I often wimp out 1 2 3 4 5 I courageously obey 

At times I procrastinate, missing God's perfect timing to obey Him 

I sometimes get a unique opportunity to experience by obeying God at the time He



Life can be scary. Health problems, school violence, and possibility of failure are only a few topics that cause concern 

I have had a nightmare about something like this 

At times I am anxious or fearful about a situation in my life 

I have refused to try something new because of fear 

Occasionally, my fears are paralyzing - I just feel frozen 


The following is most true of myself (Underline) 

I tend to focus on the promises of God and what He has done for me 

I tend to focus on the obstacles I face and how overwhelming they seem 

I flip flop back and forth, at times full of fear and at times full of faith 


One person who is an encouragement to me when I face fearful situations is: 

One person I notice may need some encouragement from me to do a hard, fearful thing is 

I will call, text, or write that person today to purposefully encourage 

I will talk to that person face to face at my next opportunity 


One task or problem I am facing that seems too bug for me to handle is: 

"Fear not, for I 

am with you; be 

not dismayed, for 

I am your God." - 

Isaiah 41:10 

Check out Isaiah 41:10. Who can give strength and help I need? 

Instead of dealing with this on my own, I will pray about it. 

Done. 

I'll talk to my encouraging person listed above to help figure out how best to tackle this. 

Done. 


When faced with an obstacle or hard situation, I have a choice. Match the Israelites' actions with the opposite better action 

Despair Looking forward to the future 

Grumbling Obedience to authorities 

Wishing for the past Joy in God's plan 

Rebellion 

Thankfulness 

Circle one of the best choices listed on the right side to work on this week 


Right now, I will pray for 

(name).


Read - Numbers14:6-19 

• It only takes a few people to make a difference - to change the outcome of a project, the actions of a group, or the 

life of a person. Often people just follow along with everybody else, like lemmings - small animals that crowd 

together and periodically run off a cliff to their death. I don't act like that, do I? 

Let God have your 

ife. He can do more 

th it than you can." 

- D.L. Moody 


•How often do I think through the ideas of the people around me and evaluate those by what I know 

to be true about God and His Word? 

Not often 1 2 3 4 5 Usually 

•A friend or acquaintance who I have seen stand up for what is right even when surrounded by 

people who are not is: 


• Circle the words that motivated the Israelites 

Trust Fear Obedience Rebellion 

• Which of these do I think motivates the friends I hang out with the most? 


• At timesI go along with whatever sounds good right now, without really thinking it through Yes 

• Popular, culturally acceptable behavior is not always right. Choose one of the following to think through. Write how 

I will follow God's way in: 

My media viewing 

How I talk 

My relationships 

• The next time my friends, acquaintances, or co-workers choose to act rebelliously, 


I will choose to speak up, pointing out a better, right choice of action 

I will remember that there are consequences for rebellion and choose obedience 

I will get away from the situation and find a person to help me do right 

• Am I in danger of the consequences from sinful choices? Yes No 


• I will pray for a friend right now. 

Done. 

No



• It is like a tug of war inside of me. The struggle is real. I want to trust God and live for Him, but then my own spirit pulls 

back the other way, wanting control. One of my struggles is: 


• God forgives when I truly seek His pardon. Yes No 


• There are consequences for repeatedly choosing my selfishness over God's control. One 

consequence I have seen in my life or someone else's is: 


• Wow! What an example Caleb was. He fully followed the Lord. If I would ask my friends, 

does my attitude and spirit reflect a person wholeheartedly following the Lord? Yes 

No Sometimes I don't know 

• What do I need to change for that to be true of me? (If I don't know, I will ask a leader or 

wise friend). Write it here: 

" We are called 

to do more than 

believe in God; 

we're called to 

live in God." - 

Ann Voskamp 


• Even when I mess up and try to take control, God still wants to give direction that will take me in the best way for me. 

One area God wants me to give Him that I have not been willing to turn over to Him is: 

• Take time to turn that over to Him now. 

• I will talk to 


I prayed about this. 

I need a person who I can ask to check up on me to see how I am doing in this area. 

about doing that. 

• The consequences of the choices I make affect others. One person who has been affected by my choices is: 

. 

I will decide now to be more careful of the choices I make and try to make things right with that person. 

I have been affected by the sinful choices of a previous generation. I will choose to learn from this and 

make better choices than those I have observed.



• "Let me do it," is an attitude that starts early - first said when we're little kids. Often, it's said because we want to do 

things our own way, at our own time. When little, results look like an upside down bowl of spaghetti on the floor. As 

we get older, consequences become more drastic. 

"When the will of man acts 

in accord with the will of 

God that is faith. When it 

acts in opposition to the 

will of God that is 

unbelief." - Elizabeth Elliot 


•When I turn against God, acting against Him, there are consequences. 

desires 

I have seen a friend or family member act deliberately against God's 

I have been that person, acting out against God 

A group of people I know or with whom I have been involved can be 

described this way 


•One consequence I have observed or experienced for turning against God is: 

• A time I or another person was kept safe from negative consequences because of doing things God's way was: 


• When I face negative consequences for doing things my way instead of God's , it makes me feel 

• Do I feel that way because I don't like the consequence, or am I repenting (turning away) from my wrong attitudes? 


Sometimes I just don't like the consequence and really won't change 

I am usually truly sorry for my actions and attitudes. I make a change 

It is a struggle. Sometimes I want to change and other times I don't 

• At first glance this looks like obedience, but it really isn't. God changed the direction He wanted the Israelites to go 

(vs.35). Have I stubbornly refused change, even after God was clear? Yes No 

• I can count on 

away from God. 

(name) to honestly tell me when I am going in the wrong direction 

• When I move away from God, I open myself up to an attack. One sin that could easily defeat me if I don't stay close 

to God is:



• Motives make a difference. I have said, "Oops! It was an accident, I'm sorry." I have to admit though, that I have 

purposefully, defiantly acted against a friend, family member, or God. 


• There are times we just don't know the rules. We are not aware of the instructions. I have been a 

part of a group that accidentally broke the rules without realizing it. 

Yes No I don't know 

• What should my attitude be when I realize that there is a problem? 

No one else realized it was a rule. Since the whole group messed up, it's ok. I just 

move on. 

I apologize and try to make things right 

I blame the rest of the group and make an excuse for my actions 

" The recognition 

of sin is the 

beginning of 

salvation." 

Martin Luther 


• I don't sacrifice goats today, butI can take the principle in these verses and use it. Check out 1 John 1:9. What 

should I do when I realize I did something wrong? 

• What does God say He will do for me when I follow through with that? 

• If God Himself forgave me, do I have to live in guilt? Yes No 

• One sin trap that I know is wrong, but keep slipping up and falling back into is: 


I will get help from a more mature Christian who can check up on me 

I will pray now and ask for someone who I can seek out for help 

• This is completely different and more dangerous than what was described in the earlier part of today's quiet time. 


I have seen someone who defiantly refuses to give up doing wrong even when it is pointed out 

Sadly, there is an area of my life in which this describes me 

• When I know what is wrong and defiantly choose it anyway, it is: 

no big deal 

serious. There are consequences



• Leadership is a hot topic in today's world. There are blogposts, books, seminars, and college 

degrees devoted to it. Almost everyone seems to want to be one. In contrast, there's not much 

about being a follower. 


• Some of the leaders and authorities in my life are: 

•When I consider the leaders that god gave me, my "go to" habit is to: 

"He who cannot 

be a good 

follower cannot 

be a good 

leader." - 

Aristotle 

complain 1 2 3 4 5 support in words and actions 

•One part of my life where I am a leader to others is: 

•Even leaders have leaders. I lead others to: 

disrespect or defy our authorities 

be passive, avoiding action which does either - support or defy 

actively support the direction and vision of leaders God has given 

pray for and respect authorities, even when I disagree with them 


• What do I base my decisions on as I determine which leaders I should obey or follow? 


God and His Word - I check to see if what a leader says lines up with these 

Popular opinion - If that is who everybody seems to be following, then that's who I want 

to follow 

• Rebellion against the authorities that God gives me can be serious. When I check my heart, 

now 

I detect a rebellious spirit against an authority. I will confess and turn away from that 

As far as I can tell, I am respectful and obedient to the authorities God has given me 

I am leading someone else into rebellion. I will carefully consider the example I am to

Wednesday, June 21st 


• One problem in my life that I have overcome is: 

• Whether it's at school, home, or with friends and family, life is not always easy. When I overcome an obstacle, my 

attitude is one of: (Circle one) 

Pride in what I have achieved 

Gratefulness for God's work in me 


• Not again! A problem I have had to deal with over and over again is: 

handle it again. 

After a while, I get used to this coming up. I have dealt with it before, and I will 

I get frustrated. I am tired of this! 

I turn my problem over to God again, trusting Him to guide and work 

• If there is a particular care weighing me down, I will write my thoughts and requests to God. Then 

I will pray about it. Done. 


"Relying on God 

has to start all 

over every day, 

as if nothing has 

yet been done." - 

C.S. Lewis 

• God does not bring me His instructions in person, but He does give them to me in 

His word. Do I seek His instructions for how to handle a problem I am facing? Yes No 


I can usually remember or find something from God's Word to help me with my problem 

I don't know how to find that in the Bible. I will ask someone I trust to help me 

I don't really care to hear what God's Word says about it. I will figure things out on my own. 

• Hitting a rock instead of speaking to it may not seem like a big deal until I consider what motivated those actions. 

When I know how God wants me to live out His Word in a certain scenario, 

I try my way. I believe it is a better idea than God's way. I don't believe His way is best 

I trust God and His way. I know my obedience will bring Him honor 

• In my choices today I will rely on God's holiness and rightness about my ideas by living His way rather than just my 

own. 

Yes 

No

Thursday, June 22nd 


• Change happens. One change that I have experienced this year is: 

• My responses when change impacts me include: (Circle) 

Stepping up Fear Complaints Growth Trust 

Rebellion Grief Thankfulness Other: 


• Emotions aren't wrong but are a normal part of change, especially loss. A change that affected my feelings was: 

"Look and live, my 

brother, live. Look to 

Jesus now and live." 

- William Ogden 


•When I lose someone I counted on, sometimes I need to step up, like Eleazar. When faced with grief 

or change, I have: 

Backed away from responsibility. I just felt paralyzed 

Lashed out based on my feelings instead of living by Truth. 

Stepped up to responsibilities. I honor the person I lost by living out what I learned from 

them 

I really haven't experienced change or loss in my life. I will decide now to step up when 

the time comes, and learn from my leaders while I can. 

• Have I ever been attacked for going a new direction that God wanted me to go? Yes 

• It was: 


• At times, I want a change to happen, but the process is not easy. It takes so long! The Israelites were examples of what 

not to do. Write the opposites that would be correct response for me. 


Impatience/discouragement - Complaining - 

• A sinful response to change brings consequences. 

No 

that now. 

If I think about it, I need to make things right with God because I have responded wrongly. I will do 

I have seen this in someone else's life. I will learn from their example

Friday, June 23rd 


• I see people act a certain way or make promises they will not keep to get what they want. Manipulation of people 

and circumstances can hurt. 


I have been burned by this 

I have done this before - who hasn't? 

• Like Balak, I have seen how a situation could turn out negatively for me. Yes No 

• When that is the case, 


I scheme and plot to change the way things are 

I discuss it with someone who could help me and pray about it 

I feel overwhelmed, and don't do anything 

• Friends or acquaintances have tried to get me involved with their schemes to manipulate. Yes No 

• A particular time that happened or could happen to me is: 

• When that happens, something I can do or say to stand up for right is: 

• An action that would be going along with the wrong scheme could be: 


I will decide before I am faced with that situation, to do what is right 

• Balaam did not seek the Lord because he wanted to do the right thing. Instead, he wanted God to make this situation 

work out for his own benefit. When I talk to God in prayer, which attitude most characterizes me? 


I want to use God to get my request answered the way I want 

My desire is God's plan, even if I don't get my request answered the way I want 

• When my instructions from God, my boss, or other authorities are clear but aren't what I prefer, I: 

Still try to get what I want 1 2 3 4 5 Obey 

Today I will 

live for 

God's plan, 

not try to 

make my 

own



• Motives - they're why I do the things I do. I don't have a sign on my forehead that tells why I am acting a certain 

way, and neither do my friends. I can fool a lot of people about my motives but I can't fool God. 


•When I think of the words adversary or oppose, the words that come to my mind are: 

"All the ways of a 

man are clean in his 

own sight, but the 

Lord weighs the 

motives." - 

Proverbs 16:2 

(NASB) 

I have tried to look like one of the "good guys" when actually, my motives were more 

like the "bad guys". 

I have convinced myself that an action of mine was ok even though the reason why I 

was doing it was not ok. 

•Is there something in my life that I know God would oppose? Yes No 

•Check out 2 Peter 2:15-16. Underline the statement that tells why Balaam going along with the 

men was wrong. 

a. He was greedy. He wanted to get riches and rewards in a way that would hurt God's people 

and use God's name to do it 

b. He took the wrong path and would have gotten lost. 


• Do I ever move ahead with my plans without considering what God things about them? 

Yes 

No 

• Something I want to do this week is: 

• Did I consider God's viewpoint of my actions and motives? Yes No 


• Donkeys are not known for being very smart. God can use all kinds of things to get my attention or keep His 

people safe. One thing I know God has used to keep me safe or get my attention is: 


• Recklessly moving to do wrong describes Balaam here. That does not describe me, does it? 

Yes No Sometimes 

• Am I willing to change when that's pointed out to me? Yes No



• There's no magic wand to make someone a leader. It does not happen instantly. Instead, it takes time and effort to 

develop the qualities of a leader. Why bother? Because everybody leads somebody. 


• A leader who I look up to and count on is: 

• Even great leaders are not perfect and will not be around forever. Some things I 

appreciate about the leader I listed above are: 

I am learning from the example of the leaders in my life. I see and learn 

from the things 

that are great and the 

things that aren't so great. 

"The growth and 

development of 

people is the 

highest calling of 

leadership." - 

Harvey Firestone 

I do not have anyone I can think of like that in my life. I will ask God to 

give me someone from whom I can learn how to lead. 


• This verse tells me that God knows the spirit that is in me and in other people. as well as the best 

person to lead a particular group in a particular time. So, does God know whether I am capable 

of learning, growing and then leading in a specific situation? Yes No 

• Does He know if someone else should lead? Yes No 

• Will I choose to trust Him with that? Yes No 


• Various leadership roles require different specific gifts, talents, or abilities. One talent or ability 

that I know God has given me is: 


• I may not be ready to lead a whole nation at this point in my life, but Joshua was not when he 

first started out either. I can choose to focus on what God wants me to do now, instead of what I 

can't do. One growth point that I think God wants me to be focused on now is:



• There are all kinds of exciting opportunities and activities in which I can be involved. When I have a chance to do 

something really cool, 

I consider how it could affect friends, family, or others around me 

I don't really think about that. I just think about how great it would be 

"Let no one seek his 

own, but each one the 

other's well-being." - 

1 Corinthians 10:24 


•One activity or opportunity that would be really great would benefit me is: 


•At times, I need to get permission from my authorities to be involved in something I am excited 

about. When I ask about this type of thing: 

I persist until I get my way 

I present my reasons and plan, explaining how this would benefit me and others 

I just get excited and blurt out what I want to do, without considering how it would work out 


• What are one or two possible activities that I can be involved in that could hurt my brothers and sisters, my Christian 

family, or my reputation as a follower of Christ? 

• Check out 1 Corinthians 10:23-24. The principle that this passage gives me when I cam faced with a decision 

about an activity or opportunity is: 


• Moses considered their past choices and decisions when making his decision about their present request. How have 

my past choices and decisions impacted the possibility of being allowed to participate in a new activity? 

• I can affect whether I am permission is given by showing myself to be: (Circle) 

More responsible Inconsistent in good decisions A good influence 


• Before I take action, I more often:



• Promises are kept and promises are broken. A promise made to me was: 

It was kept 

It was broken 


• When I make a promise: 

I am vague. If I am not too specific, then it is easier to get out of it without 

being held responsible 

I am clear about what I actually will or will not do 

• Do I consider whether or not I am really able to keep a promise before I make it? 

Yes 


No 

• When I keep a promise to someone, it proves I am trustworthy. There is safety in that 

relationship. A promise that I made, but still need to keep, is: 

• Keeping a promise can benefit me in the following way: 

"We must not 

promise what we 

ought not, lest we be 

called on to perform 

what we cannot." - 

Abraham Lincoln 


• Is purposefully refusing to keep a promise wrong? Yes No 

• Breaking a promise hurts not only the person who was promised something, but me as well. How have I been burned 

by a broken promise? 


• When I make a promise, sometimes I have to: 


put my wants second until I keep the promise I made 

go out of my way to help the person to whom I made that promise 

do both of these things 

• Witnesses to a promise can help people remember and follow through in keeping their word. Who is someone that 

holds me to a promise that I made?



• Have I heard someone say, "It's a matter of life and death"? This phrase is primarily used to show the importance of 

a matter. My choices and actions may not all be life and death, but some could get pretty close. 


• The cities of refuge were to be part of the justice system of Israel provided by God. One way God has provided 

refuge and safety for me is: 

• We do not have cities of refuge today, but God still has a plan to deal with the life and death matter of sin. 

I have accepted God's plan to deal with my sin: admitting I am a sinner, believing in what Christ has 

done to pay for my sin, and calling on God for removal of judgement for my sin. 

I am not sure I understand God's plan about this. I will talk to someone about it 

I haven't accepted God's plan to deal with my sin but will do that now 

Jesus said, " I have 

come that they may 

have life, and that 

they may have it 

more abundantly." - 

John 10:10 


•God's refuge was not just for the Israelites, but for anyone who sought it. Do I ever pick and 

choose who to tell about Jesus and His offer of refuge from sin? Yes No 


•God values life. He clearly indicates that taking another person's life purposefully is wrong 

and has consequences. Some ways human life is not valued in the world around me are: 

•Does the media I consume most often promote the value of life, or death and violence? 

Glorifies death 1 2 3 4 5 Values Life 


• There is a big difference between an accident and a purposeful choice to do wrong. Most recently, an accidental 

mistake on my part was: 


• Even accidents have unintended consequences. One way God has shown grace to me is:


Read - Psalms 51:1-19 

• On a scale of 1-10 how often do I give an excuse when I get caught in sin? 

1=Never; it's always my fault 

10=All the time; it's never my fault 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

• Against whom have I sinned lately? 

Psalms 51:2 

• David asked God to wash him and cleanse him, knowing that God would be faithful. How 

confident am I that God will forgive the wrong things that I have done? 

Psalms 51:10 

Somewhat confident that God will forgive me if I ask 

Somewhat confident that God will forgive me if I do enough good actions 

to cover the sin 

Very confident that God will forgive me when I ask 

Very confident that God will forgive me if I do enough good actions to 

cover my sin 

• "Create in me a clean heart." Do I need to ask God to create in me a clean heart right 

now? Yes No I will do so 

Psalms 51:12 

• Name specifically a time that I could feel the joy of God's salvation: 

"A clean heart won't 

let your mouth speak 

dirty. Purify your 

heart and you will 

cleanse your speech." 

- Anonymous 

Psalms 51:13 

• Our lives are filled with stories of God's redemption that will help others if we share these stories. The person that I 

need to talk to today and share my story of God's forgiveness with it: 

Psalms 51:15 

For my lips to praise God today, I will go out of my way to look up this song and listen to it:


Read - Psalms 52:1-9 

Psalms 52:1-2 

• It must have been hard for David when Doeg the Edomite treated him badly; it has been hard for 

me lately because I feel like 

has treated me badly, and it really 

hurts. 

"Words have the 

power to build up 

or tear down. Don't 

build yourself up by 

tearing down 

another." - Kaylene 

Mathews 

List some words that devour 

When someone hurts me, I hang on the pain 

Psalms 52:3 

When someone hurts me, I am always quick to forgive 

When a friend that I trust lies to me or about me: 

It doesn't bother me too much 

It bothers me a little, but I can get over it 

It really impacts me; trust is important to me 

All I can think about is getting even with that person 

Why does it bother me so much when people lie about me? 

Psalms 52:4 

List some words that build up 

• Today, I will try not to use any of those words that devour when talking to others, and I will commit to using only 

words that build up others. Yes No 

Psalms 52:8 

• What has God used in my life lately to show me His steadfast love? 

Psalms 52:9 

• How often should I praise/thank God?

Numbers - June 2017

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