Scripture Text Joshua 14 Theme Despite the challenges, and although our service may go unseen, we are called to follow God throughout all our lives, believing in Him till the very end. Introduction In chapter 13, we considered the fact that there comes a time when the older generation must pass the baton to the […]
Theme The spiritual battle did not end with the last generation, will not end with this generation, and won’t end with any generation until the Lord makes all things new. Introduction In chapter 12, we considered all the victories that Israel had obtained through faith in God, each one representing the work of God in […]
Theme The God who led and blessed Israel is still leading and blessing His people today. Introduction Book of Joshua chapter 12 serves as a record of victories and conquered kings. It is a transitional chapter that looks back over the military campaigns Israel completed under Joshua and under Moses. The chapter is essentially a […]
Theme: Commitments to ungodly people often hinder us in our commitment to God. In chapter 8, we saw how Israel destroyed Ai. Israel secretly set up an ambush and deceived the men of Ai into pursuing Israel’s army and leaving their city unprotected. When the men of Ai were far from the city, the ambush […]
Theme: After dealing with sin, God wants us to go forward by faith and continue to win spiritual battle through prayer and faith in God. After the battle at Jericho, Israel attempted to conquer Ai but was defeated and God revealed that there was sin in the camp of Israel and that it must be […]
Theme: Great victories can be tainted by great spiritual defeats. Hidden sins have visible consequences. In chapter 6, we looked at Israel’s victory over the city of Jericho. a. Jericho was, from a human perspective, an impregnable fortress with huge walls and determined defenders. b. God instructed Israel to march around the city once for […]
Text: Joshua 6 Theme: Spiritual warfare isn’t about how mighty and valiant we are; it isn’t about the size and skill of our enemies; it is about the greatness of our God. Intro: In chapter 5, we looked at the reconsecration of the nation. Israel has just crossed over the Jordan River and is now […]
Text: Joshua 5 Theme: When you’ve been wandering in the wilderness of backslidden Christianity you need to come to a point of reconsecration before you enter into the victorious walk of faith again. Intro: In chapter 4, we looked at the crossing of the Jordan River and considered the importance of placing memorials at significant […]
Text: Joshua 4 Theme: We need to take note and remember when God does great things for us. Intro: Last week, we looked at Joshua chapter 3 and took some important lessons regarding the need to wait on God’s leading and God’s timing in our lives. These lessons were draw from the example of Israel […]
Text: Joshua 3 Theme: Follow after God and have faith in His leading and His timing. Intro: In our study of chapter 2, considered the account of the two spies and Rahab. Rahab chose to believe in the God of Israel and side with the people of God rather than stay in Jericho and be […]