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• Have someone (or a few people) read Numbers 13:1-2, 17-20, 26-33 and Numbers 14:1-9. What stood out to you about this passage and the circumstances the Israelites faced?  

• This week, we addressed the concept of perspective and saw how that played out with Joshua & Caleb verses the other Israelites. When you’ve experienced an insurmountable obstacle, how have you typically responded? For example: did the obstacle become your focus? Did fear become consuming? What was your relationship with God like during it?

• How did your response serve you? What, if anything, did it do to your obstacle?

• Kirk shared that facing obstacles with a perspective of faith and a focus on Jesus helps us trust God in the midst of the wilderness. Have you seen that demonstrated well before - either by someone else or an experience you had? (Note: Think of examples that don’t simply show how the obstacle was removed, but how perspective was transformed by trusting God and surrendering to Him.)

• Do you have an obstacle that you’re facing now? What is it about this obstacle that seems so overwhelming? Share with the group if you feel comfortable. Regardless, hold that obstacle in your mind as you continue the questions.

• How could focusing on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2) in the midst of this challenge be freeing? (Even if He doesn’t simply remove the obstacle) 

• What do you think Jesus wants to say to you about this obstacle?

• Kirk gave several ideas for how we can cultivate a focus on Jesus. 
• God is bigger than your problems. 
• Remind yourself of the promises of God
• Ask God for wisdom 
• Shake the grasshopper mentality
• Surround yourself with people of faith and vision 
• Pray for “spirit eyes” 

As you consider your obstacle, which one stands out to you? What’s a way you can 

incorporate it into your week?  

• Conclude your group in prayer: Pray over any obstacles that were shared. Pray also for our perspectives as we face them. Jesus is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, and we can trust Him. Thank Him for what He provides for us, even when we face challenge.