Introduction
Problems over lack of water.
Questions
1. What did Moses say that the people were doing by quarrelling with him?
v 2 ... Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD?”
2. What did Moses say to the LORD that indicated the anger of the people?
v 4 Moses cried to the LORD, saying, “What shall I do with these people? They are almost ready to stone me.”
3. What did Moses have to do to enable the Israelites to defeat Amalek?
v 11 When Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed. When he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 The Israelites complain angrily to Moses when they find there is no water to drink after they move to Rephidim
- v 5 to 7 The LORD tells Moses to strike a rock which then provides water for the people
v 8 to 16 The people of Amalek come and fight Israel. Moses sends Joshua to fight Amalek. Moses, Aaron and Hur go up a hill. Moses holds God’s rod high in the air and Joshua defeats the Amalekites