10/23/2024
As we start the book of Joshua, we’ll review how Israel’s lack of faith kept them from entering “God’s rest”. We’ll also review the covenant promises God made to Abraham & see them fulfilled through Joshua’s strong faith.
10/30/2024
In preparation to conquer the Promised Land, Joshua sends two spies to scope out Jericho. God arranges an unlikely encounter between these two spies and a prostitute, who becomes part of the lineage of Jesus.
11/13/2024
In Joshua 3, we’ll see Israel finally cross the Jordan river. In our story, we study how and why entering “God’s rest” required strong faith.
11/20/2024
After miraculously crossing the Jordan river in Joshua 4, God instructs the children of Israel to set up a memorial for all generations as a reminder how He guided them. Joshua was then instructed that the young men be circumcised and to celebrate the Passover after neglecting these rites while wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. God was calling His people back to practicing the priority of enjoying their relationship with Him.
12/11/2024
In Joshua 5-6, Israel’ faith and obedience are tested as they face their first obstacle in the promised land, the walled city of Jerico. This story is a great example of God going before us to fight our battles.
1/8/2025
The end of Chapter 6 tells the story of how Rahab and her family were shown favor by God because she demonstrated faith, as she hid the spies from danger. In Chapter 7, we learn how the disobedience of one man, Achan, led to the death of his family, and the death of 36 men from the army fighting against Ai.
1/29/2025
In Joshua 8, the people are discouraged after their defeat at Ai. But they were defeated because they didn’t seek God. We’ll learn that including God is critical, and getting ahead of Him always has consequences.
2/5/2025
Joshua lets his guard down, not inquiring of the Lord before making a treaty with the Gibeonites. Chapter 9 packs valuable lessons about making wise decisions by seeking God's counsel and the importance of maintaining integrity when the circumstances influence you to compromise your character.
2/12/2025
In Joshua 10, God demonstrates His mighty power in two dramatic miracles. We’ll also learn two important things: When we Trust God, He will fight the battle for us. Before we start, they are already won.
Israel's Victory of the Promised Land
Joshua 10:28-43
Joshua 11
2/19/2025
As we finish chapter 10 and begin chapter 11, Joshua was faithful to lead the Nation of Israel. We see how the conflicts became increasingly more challenging from each battle to the next. Ultimately, this rich history of conquering these kingdoms teaches us how obedience pleases the Lord and ultimately brings the victory.
2/26/2025
In Joshua 12, 13, and 14 Israel is instructed to “finish the job” by taking possession of the entire promised land. We also get a great snapshot of Caleb’s character, a man who followed God wholeheartedly.
3/5/2025
In Joshua 15 -20, Joshua encourages Israel to complete their assignment of occupying the entire promised land. They do, but they do it incompletely, on their own terms. We’ll examine the spiritual consequences of Israel’s failure to separate themselves from the behavior and beliefs of the world.
3/19/2025
In Chapter 21, God provides the Levites with a distribution of land and reminds them that He alone was their inheritance. In chapter 22, we see the eastern tribes return home with blessings beyond borders to share with their brothers.
3/26/2025
In Joshua 22, the Eastern tribes get falsely accused. Jumping to conclusions is never good, but neither is sending out mixed messages. Tonight, we’ll learn the spiritual consequences of both of those behaviors.
4/2/2025
Joshua 23 outlines the first of two farewell addresses from Joshua before his death. He first looks back to remind the leaders of Israel of God’s great faithfulness over multiple generations. Then he looks forward with a warning about the dangers of departing from God. Joshua exhorted them to continue building from the foundational truth to love the Lord above and before anything else.
4/9/2025
In Chapter 24, Joshua gives his farewell address to Israel. He will remind them of their history with God and encourage them about their future with God. He ends his farewell by warning the people not to abandon God, and he tells them what will happen if they do.
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