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Getting The Faith Of Joshua
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1
Contributed on Apr 2, 2024
Different leaders have different strengths and God uses a leader accordingly to his giftedness.
A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more
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2. Leadership Transfer Lesson 2
Contributed on Apr 2, 2024
Can you think your way to success?
A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more
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3. Be Prepared Lesson 3
Contributed on Apr 3, 2024
Finish well!
A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more
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4. Preparation For A New Step Of Faith Lesson 4
Contributed on Apr 3, 2024
God uses unsaved people in the ministry of Christians.
A. YOUR ATTITUDE BEFORE ACTIONS 1. Act on what God has told you. “Arise, go over this Jordan . . . to the land which I am giving them” (1:2). a. God sends us. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). b. God wants to use us. “Yield ye your members” (Romans 6:13, KJV). c. God ...read more
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5. Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5
Contributed on Apr 3, 2024
A leader must stand firm as well as minister, preach, and pray.
“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more
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6. Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6
Contributed on Apr 5, 2024
Victory takes continual obedience, even when nothing seems to happen.
A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have armed men lead the way ...read more
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7. Prayer Failure Lesson 7
Contributed on Apr 5, 2024
Sin always separates us from God.
A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more
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8. After You Fail Spiritually Lesson 8
Contributed on Apr 5, 2024
Meet God before you meet your challenge.
A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your failure. Achan had sinned. E – Eliminate the sin that made you fail. “All Israel stoned him with stones” (7:25). L – Learn from your mistakes. D – ...read more
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9. When People Trick You Lesson 9
Contributed on Apr 5, 2024
Two wrongs never make a right.
A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more
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10. Consequences For Bad Decisions Lesson 10
Contributed on Apr 5, 2024
Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.
A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO: JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel. The Bible said of Israel, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We ...read more
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11. How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.
A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more
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12. God's Permanent Home Lesson 12
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
Let the Scriptures control you.
A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel ... set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s presence) from 1444 ...read more
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13. Joshua, An Example To Follow Lesson 13
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
Joshua faced obstacles and overcame them.
A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua ... the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua ... spoke unto the people . . . ...read more
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14. What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
You are never too old to be used of God.
1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more
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15. How To Slay Your Giants Lesson 15
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
What are giants like.
A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke that day. For you heard then how the [giantlike] Anakim were there and that the cities were great and fortified; if the ...read more
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16. The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ Lesson 16
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
Pictures of Christ in the Old Testament
A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Numbers 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way to God. 3. Sacrificial lamb, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). 4. The Cities of Refuge, our security in Christ. ...read more
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17. How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
Israel's success and challenges.
A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more
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18. When Believers Fuss And Fight Lesson 18
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
The occasion of conflict.
A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of war.’ So the warriors started back to their homes, but before they crossed the Jordan, they built a very large altar to God. The other tribes gathered at ...read more
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19. Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.
A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more
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20. A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20
Contributed on Apr 9, 2024
Your authority is God's Word.
A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more