In Numbers 11:11–17, 24–29, notice the problem Moses faced and the solution God proposed. What do you think Moses meant when he said he wished “that all the Lord’s people were prophets”? (verse 29). As you ponder this question, look for possible answers in President Russell M. Nelson’s message “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives” (Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 93–96).

Saying we can all receive revelation, however, doesn’t mean we all can lead God’s people the way Moses did. The event in Numbers 12 makes this clear. What cautions do you find in this chapter? What do you feel the Lord wants you to understand about personal revelation and following His prophet?

See also 1 Nephi 10:17; Doctrine and Covenants 28:1–7; Dallin H. Oaks, “Two Lines of Communication,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 83–86.

Some people are surprised to learn that Moses, the mighty leader who stood before Pharaoh and performed stunning miracles with the Lord’s power, was also “very meek” (Numbers 12:3). What does it mean to be meek? Consider studying Elder David A. Bednar’s explanation in “Meek and Lowly of Heart”* (Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 30–33) or “Meek, Meekness” in Guide to the Scriptures (Gospel Library).

What do you learn from Moses’s examples of meekness in Exodus 18:13–25; Numbers 11:26–29; Numbers 12; Hebrews 11:24–27; and Moses 1:10–11? You might also ponder how the Savior showed meekness (see Matthew 11:29; 27:11–14; Luke 22:41–42; John 13:4–5). What do these examples teach you?

*THE QUALITY OF MEEKNESS “is often misunderstood by the world. “Meekness is strong, not weak; active, not passive; courageous, not timid; restrained, not excessive; modest, not self-aggrandizing; and gracious, not brash,” Elder Bednar said. “A meek person is not easily provoked, pretentious, or overbearing and readily acknowledges the accomplishments of others.”

As you read Numbers 13–14, try to put yourself in the place of the Israelites. Why do you think they wanted to “return into Egypt”? (Numbers 14:3). How would you describe the other “spirit” Caleb had? (Numbers 14:24). What impresses you about the faith of Caleb and Joshua, and how might you apply their examples to situations you face?

Book of Mormon prophets knew the story found in Numbers 21:4–9 and understood its spiritual significance. Read their teachings about this story in 1 Nephi 17:40–41; Alma 33:18–22; and Helaman 8:13–15. Here are some questions to ponder as you do:

• What could the brass serpent represent?

• What might the snakebites represent?

• The Israelites had to “[behold] the serpent of brass” (Numbers 21:9) to be healed. Why do you think some people refused to look? Does something similar ever happen to you?

• What do you feel inspired to do to more fully “look upon the Son of God with faith” and be healed? (Helaman 8:15). You may find some ideas in President D. Todd Christofferson’s message “Look to God and Live” (Liahona, Nov. 2025, 86–90)

Reading these passages might remind you of other times in the scriptures when people needed to keep their focus on Christ. For example, compare the message of Numbers 21:4–9 with Matthew 14:25–31 and 1 Nephi 8:24–28 (see also the pictures at the end of this week’s outline). What tends to draw us away from Christ? How does He bless people who stay focused on Him?

See also “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” (Hymns, no. 141).