When Moses struck the rock twice for water instead of speaking to it, God said...
When Moses struck the rock twice for water instead of speaking to it, God said to him that he
- A) would no longer see Him face to face
- B) would not bring the Israelites to the promise land
- C) would not see His holiness
- D) would roam in the wilderness for thirty years
Correct Answer: B) would not bring the Israelites to the promise land
Explanation
The question is asking what God said to Moses when he struck the rock twice for water instead of speaking to it. The options are A. would no longer see Him face to face, B. would not bring the Israelites to the promise land (correct), C. would not see His holiness, and D. would roam in the wilderness for thirty years.
In the book of Exodus, Moses and the Israelites were in the desert, and they were thirsty. God told Moses to speak to a rock and water would come out of it. However, Moses was angry with the Israelites and instead of speaking to the rock, he struck it twice with his staff, and water came out.
God was angry with Moses for disobeying Him by not speaking to the rock as He had commanded. As a result, God said to Moses that he would not bring the Israelites to the promised land. This was a severe punishment because it meant that Moses would not be able to fulfill the promise God had made to him to lead the Israelites to the land of Canaan.
It is important to obey God's instructions, even when we are angry or frustrated. God is a just God, and disobedience always has consequences. We should always strive to obey God's commands and follow His ways. To learn more about this, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.