Sin described (ch 1):
Rebellion (v26)
Grumbling (v27)
Not trusting in the Lord (v32)
The implication is that the Israelites had been ready, but had turned their backs on God - we must never forget to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, no matter what the circumstances.
Sin is serious (1:40-45) but God is never too far from Salvation. He will save. He delights to do so.
We must remember our history & learn from it, rather than condemning ourselves by it.
God decides when and where people should live. He is intimately involved in the plans and purposes of all people everywhere.
God has proved Himself gracious in sparing Edom, Moab & Ammon - He has His purposes and plans.
God has His purposes, that we are called to obey - however, we must rest in His grace and not neglect these acts of faith.
The conquest of Sihon and Og (in ch 3) reminded that God would accomplish what He wanted, how He wanted. These were memories that the people of God were to take and to treasure.
3:21-22 is a reminder of the need for mutual encouragement - none of us goes alone. We all need God and others. By obeying God, we point others to Jesus!
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