–13What’s Happening?Near the end of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness.Miriam dies. The people face no water and complain—again.God tells Moses to speak to the rock; Moses strikes it instead.Two Movements1) The Dry Place (vv. 2–12)Patterns repeat when wounds aren’t healed.Moses leads from grief and frustration, misusing authority and misrepresenting God.2) The Fountain of Grace (v. 11)God still brings water—abundant grace despite failure.Moses later records his own failure—grace leads to repentance and integrity.In Christ (the true Rock), we’re welcomed into the ultimate Promised Land.