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Caleb

Caleb. Hero of Faith. Introduction. Everyone has heroes Different countries, different cultures, different times The names and deeds change But they give us something to aspire toward This lesson is about one such hero who is often overlooked. The 12 Spies.

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Caleb

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  1. Caleb Hero of Faith

  2. Introduction • Everyone has heroes • Different countries, different cultures, different times • The names and deeds change • But they give us something to aspire toward • This lesson is about one such hero who is often overlooked

  3. The 12 Spies • Num 13:1-2 – 12 spies sent into Canaan • Num 13:21-25 – spent 40 days in the land • Num 13:27-29 – good news and bad news • GOOD – the land is wonderful • BAD – the people are strong and giants • Caleb’s assessment – Num 13:30 • “We are well able to overcome it”

  4. The 12 Spies • The 10 spies assessment – Num 13:30-33 • They are giants, we are but grasshoppers • The people’s assessment – Num 14:1-4 • Let’s go back to Egypt • Standing for the LORD – Num 14:5-9 • Only Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and Caleb • Out of 600,000+ men, only 4 • Even when threatened with stoning (Num 14:10)

  5. The 12 Spies • God’s assessment • The people – Num 14:29-35 • The 10 spies – Num 14:36-37 • Joshua and Caleb – Num 14:38 • How does God view Caleb, the first to speak out in favor of entering the land? • Num 14:24 • “he … has followed Me fully” • Repeated in Num 32:11-12; Dt 1:36; Josh 14:8-9,14 • What a wonderful epitaph “He wholly followed the Lord God”

  6. What is “to wholly follow”? • To follow Him all of our days • Caleb stood with God • Even when popular opinion was against him • Even when threatened with stoning • Even through 40 years in the wilderness • Even at 85 while still conquering the land • Will we stand with God all of our days? • In youth – 1 Tim 4:12 • Even unto old age – Titus 2:1-8; Ps 92:12-15

  7. What is “to wholly follow”? • To follow Him with all of our heart • There was no room for divided loyalties • Caleb had a brother (Kenaz) and likely other family / friends opposed to his position • Yet no compromise was offered • Do we follow with ALL of our heart? • Mt 22:37-38; 6:24 • Solomon tried to compromise (1 Kng 11:4) • James 4:4

  8. What is “to wholly follow”? • To follow Him despite the hazards • Caleb didn’t let the danger stop him • Willing to attack the giants (Num 13:30) • Willing to be stoned (Num 14:10) • Willing to fight giants even at 85 (Josh 14:10-12) • Are we willing to follow despite the hazards? • Mt 5:10-12 • Or like Peter will we back away (Mt 26:69-75)

  9. How can we “wholly follow”? • By keeping our eye on Him • Caleb’s faith was in the Lord, not himself • He knew God would give them the land • Where are our eyes looking? • Heb 12:1-4 • Looking to Christ as author and finisher of our faith • Considering what He endured and knowing the Father will help us as He helped Jesus

  10. How can we “wholly follow”? • By having a different spirit • God noted Caleb had a different spirit (Num 14:24) • The 10 spies were defeatists (Num 13:33) • The people were complainers and rebels (Num 14:1-4) • What kind of spirit does God see in us? • Too many see only problems and defeat • Phil 4:13 – the right kind of spirit

  11. Conclusion • Caleb was a hero of faith • He followed God his whole life • He followed God with all his heart • He followed God despite the dangers • God was pleased to note that Caleb “wholly followed the Lord” and rewarded him • 2 (Caleb and Joshua) entered the promised land • 603,548 fell in the wilderness • Are you wholly following the Lord?

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