Scriptures: Joshua 5, 1 Peter 1 Introduction In C.E. Montague’s novel, Rough Justice, a memorable scene describes a little boy named Bron going to church for the first time with his governess. He watches with interest every part of the service and then the preacher climbs into the high pulpit and Bron hears him tell … Continue reading “Joshua 5 – The Mark of Distinctiveness – Bible study”
Joshua 6 – How to Overcome Obstacles – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 6 This chapter tells the story of Jericho. The people of God had to decide whether they would continue the journey to where God wanted them. Would they move forward in spite of the obstacles, or would they once again retreat into safety? We each arrive at this crossroad in our spiritual walk. … Continue reading “Joshua 6 – How to Overcome Obstacles – Bible study”
Joshua 7 – What Happens When We Fail? – Bible study
Sermon series: Make Your Life Count Abraham, Called of God – Genesis 12 You Can Be Forgiven – Exodus 34 What Happens When We Fail? – Josh 7 Fuel for the Journey – Hebrews 11 Scriptures: Joshua 7 Introduction To this point Joshua and the people of Israel had experienced only victory. Chapter 7 is … Continue reading “Joshua 7 – What Happens When We Fail? – Bible study”
Joshua 8 – Regaining Lost Ground – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 8 Making up for lost ground is always difficult. For the football team that falls behind, the student who procrastinates too long, or the couple who spends too much money, catching up is hard to do. This was true for the Israelites, and it’s true in Christians today. However, consider the old adage, … Continue reading “Joshua 8 – Regaining Lost Ground – Bible study”
Joshua 9 – Be On Your Guard – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 9 Ai was not to be the final battle. There were more cities to capture and thus more battles to fight. One defeat does not lose the battle, and one victory does not win the war. The devil is not excited about the prospect of victory for the people of God. It was … Continue reading “Joshua 9 – Be On Your Guard – Bible study”
Joshua 10 – Moving Forward in Faith – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 10 We have seen both victory and defeat in the life of Israel to this point – from the high of Jericho to the low of Ai, to repentance and even to compromise with Gibeon. Israel would continue to move forward. Joshua led in both the southern and northern campaigns of military conquest. … Continue reading “Joshua 10 – Moving Forward in Faith – Bible study”
Joshua 14 – How to Claim a Mountain – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 14:10-13 The emphasis moves from Joshua to Caleb in chapter 14. Caleb declared to Joshua that he desired the hill country where the giants had been seen. He was confident that with the power of God he would be able to take this tough territory. Each of us has a mountain to climb, … Continue reading “Joshua 14 – How to Claim a Mountain – Bible study”
Joshua 14:6-15 – Dog Days Don’t Determine Your Destiny, God Does! – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 14:6-15 Introduction His name means “dog,” which intimates just how much of an outsider he had been all his life. Dogs in the ancient Eastern culture were not pets; they were curs, scavengers – wild and unwanted. For his parents to saddle him with such a name suggests that he did not fit … Continue reading “Joshua 14:6-15 – Dog Days Don’t Determine Your Destiny, God Does! – Bible study”
Joshua 24 – Strength for Service – Bible study
Scriptures: Joshua 24 A recurring theme in the Book of Joshua is service. The people of Israel were serving God as they possessed the land of promise. In the lives of believers, service can become a burden, which thus robs the believer of enthusiasm for service. Gods love, protection, and power had taken hold of the … Continue reading “Joshua 24 – Strength for Service – Bible study”
Judges 6-7 – Six Trust Lessons from Gideon – Bible study
Scriptures: Judges 6 Introduction On Friday, April 3, 2004, the news of another soldier killed in action in the Middle East was reported. We never get used to these reports and every loss grieves us, but there was something unique about this particular soldier. His name was Pat Tillman, and what he did was extraordinary. … Continue reading “Judges 6-7 – Six Trust Lessons from Gideon – Bible study”