The Minority Report

Small Group Discussion Guide: The Minority Report

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Scripture Focus

Proverbs 29:25

NKJV
“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”

NLT
“Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.”

TPT
“Fear and intimidation is a trap that holds you back. But when you place your confidence in the Lord, you will be seated in the high place.”

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Opening Thought

In Numbers 13, Moses sent twelve leaders to scout the Promised Land. They all saw the same land, the same giants, and the same opportunities.

Yet they returned with two different reports.

Ten spies gave a majority report of fear.

Two spies — Joshua and Caleb — gave a minority report of faith.

The majority focused on the giants.
Joshua and Caleb focused on God’s promise.

Because of unbelief and fear, an entire generation missed their inheritance. Only Joshua and Caleb entered the Promised Land.

The difference was not the circumstances they saw — it was the perspective of their faith.

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Key Principle

Fear of people traps us.

Faith in God frees us.

Many believers today struggle with fear of what others think. Sometimes people hesitate to pursue the promises of God — including the power of the Holy Spirit — because of traditions, opinions, or teachings that contradict Scripture.

Yet Jesus clearly promised the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 24:49
“I will send the Holy Spirit, just as My Father promised… stay here until you are filled with power from heaven.”

Acts 1:8
“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.”

On the Day of Pentecost, Peter explained what was happening:

Acts 2:33
“Having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.”

And Peter declared:

Acts 2:39
“The promise is to you, to your children, and to all who are afar off.”

God’s promises remain true regardless of culture, opinion, or popularity.

Believers must choose whether they will follow the majority report of culture or the minority report of faith in God’s Word.

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Group Discussion Questions

1. The Majority vs. the Minority

Read Numbers 13–14.

What differences do you notice between the report of the ten spies and the report of Joshua and Caleb?

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2. Fear of People

Proverbs 29:25 says the fear of man is a trap.

How can fear of what others think affect our faith or decisions?

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3. Trusting God’s Promises

Jesus promised the coming of the Holy Spirit in Luke 24 and Acts 1.

Why do you think some believers hesitate to fully embrace the promises of God?

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4. Guarding What We Hear

Read Romans 10:17.

How does what we listen to influence our faith?

What voices are shaping our thinking today?

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5. Standing Firm in Truth

Read 2 Timothy 4:1–5.

Paul warned that people would eventually seek teachers who only say what they want to hear.

How can believers remain grounded in truth during times like this?

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Personal Reflection

Take a moment to consider this question personally:

Am I being guided more by the opinions of people or by the Word of God?

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Faith Declaration

Read this together as a group:

Hebrews 13:6 (TPT)
“I know the Lord is for me and I will never be afraid of what people may do to me.”

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Closing Prayer

Father, help us to keep our eyes on the promises of Your Word. Guard our hearts from fear, intimidation, and the pressure of public opinion.

Give us courage to stand firmly on the truth of Scripture, even when it places us in the minority. Let Your Word become alive in us so that it transforms our lives and strengthens our faith.

Guide us, empower us, and help us walk in the promises You have given us.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.