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Israel Chooses


Joshua has some very hard things to say to the leaders of Israel, but it shows what God requires of His people. The book then ends on a high note of hope.

Joshua 24:14-33


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God's Plan for All Time


God uses covenants to unfold His plan throughout time. Each covenant finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

Joshua 24:1-13


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Obedience Through Promise


God has always been faithful to fulfill His promises. Our obedience is motivated by His faithfulness.

Joshua 23


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The Covenant Bond

As we share in God's covenant together, we should be willing to do everything to keep each other standing strong in that covenant.

Joshua 22


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Promises Fulfilled

God’s deliverance of His promise to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob, and by extension, all of Israel.

Joshua 14-21


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Conquest of Canaan

Summary

God is sovereign over all things, even the hearts of men.

Joshua 10:1-29 - 13:33


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Prayer Sunday - Ask for the Holy Spirit

Summary


All prayer is for the hallowing of God's name. Prayer like this is the means through which the
most powerful force on earth is released: the Holy Spirit.

Luke 11:1-13

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Glad Tidings

Summary


Jesus' birth is always linked to His death. His life is meant to create radical life change through faith.

Luke 2:1-20

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Worship and the Word

Summary

Everything in Israel's worship service pointed to Christ. Israel was called to obey the word, just as we are called to obey the Word.

Joshua 8:30-35

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Does God Commit Genocide?

Summary

One of the most common arguments against God is the apparent genocide in Joshua. Understanding what God is doing in Joshua, and with Ai, requires a more in-depth look at God's mercy and judgement.
Joshua 8:1-29

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Jericho

Summary


The story of Jericho is rich with imagery. It dramatically points to the new and living Covenant.

Joshua 6

 

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The Commander of the Lord's Army

Summary

The book of Joshua pivots when Joshua meets a mysterious figure. The encounter with the Commander is so important in understanding God's purposes.

Joshua 5:13-15

 

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Entering the Promise - Part 2

Summary

Israel was fit to enter the Promised Land because of their obedience to God. For the Church, obedience is born out of the freedom and promise found in Jesus.

Joshua 5:1-12

 

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Entering the Promise - Part 1

Summary

The way in which Israel followed the ark of the covenant beautifully illustrates how we follow Jesus. Both lead into battle.

Joshua 3-4

 

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Rahab

Summary

The story of Rahab shows us how history and faith are intertwined. To not know the history of God's people is to not know God.

Joshua 2

 

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Be Strong and Courageous

Summary

Joshua is established as the leader of Israel. Israel's promises were his, and he had to make them his. Christ's promises are yours, and you have to make them yours.

Joshua 1:1-18

 

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