What did God tell Israel to do when He offered them the promised land?
God told Israel to go in and take the promised land, promising to drive out the Canaanites with hornets. The land was already in production, and all they had to do was take it over. He would clear the inhabitants gradually to prevent weeds from overtaking the land before they arrived. Israel did not obey, but the offer remained valid.
Les teaches that God made a valid offer to the nation of Israel, not playing games. He told them to go into the promised land, the milk and honey at Kadesh Barnea. God said He would drive the Canaanites out with hornets, and the land was already in production—all they had to do was take it over. He would drive them out slowly so weeds wouldn't take over first. Israel didn't do it, but the offer was valid; they could have. God knew they wouldn't, and the 40-year wilderness was in the divine plan, but that didn't mean God failed to give a valid offer.