Caleb's Reward

Caleb's Reward Joshua 14:5-14

Introduction: The men of the Bible have generally one trait in their character which is more prominent than another. Moses is the man of meekness; Abraham, the man of separation; David, the man of courage; Joseph, the man of purity; John, the man of love; Peter, the man of zeal; and Caleb, the man of faith.

1. Claim of Faith (14:6) based on God’s promise.

2. Consecration of Faith (14:8-9, 14) Exodus 28:41; 29:9

. Deuteronomy 1:36; Numbers 14:24; 32:11 = obedience

. Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 1:14-21

3. Confession of Faith (14:10) 2 Chronicles 20:12; 1 Peter 1:5

4. Courage of Faith (14:11) Deuteronomy 34:7; 3 John 2

. 1 Timothy 4:8; 1 John 3:20-21; Acts 4:13

5. Company of Faith (14:12) 1 Samuel 14:6; Proverbs 18:32-33

. Psalm 27:1-3; 23:4; Philippians 4:13

6. Confidence of Faith. (14:12; 3:10) Hebrews 11:29

1 Samuel 17:45-46

7. Compensation of Faith (14:13-14) 1 Corinthians 1:9

. An incorruptible crown – 1 Corinthians 9:25

. A crown of life for endurance – James 1:12

. A crown of righteousness for those who love Christ’s

appearing – 2 Timothy 4:8

. A crown of rejoicing to those who bring others to Christ

(1 Thessalonians 2:19)

. A crown of glory for faithful service – 1 Peter 5:4