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by Dr. Neil Chadwick
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I. Joshua's qualifications:
B. Wholehearted commitment - Numbers 32:12
C. Filled with the Spirit - Deuteronomy 34:9
D. Called of God - Joshua 1:2
2. Encouragement (Deuteronomy 1:38)
1:1-6 An inheritance given, and a promise for:
2. God's constant presence - v.5
3. The promise is conditioned on:
b. Obedience - v.7
c. Meditation upon God's Word - v.8
Subordination with qualifications (whatever you command
we will do) - v. 16
A. Wise planning by Joshua, based on research - v.1-3
B. Smart dealings by Rahab, caring for her family - v.4-16
C. A remarkable agreement, using a scarlet chord - v.17-21
Lessons about the future:
1. The future begins early in the morning. - v.1
2. . . . by allowing Godly leaders to coach our
understanding of God's ways. - v.2
3. . . . with the discernment that God is moving, and
a willingness to be dislodged. - v.3
4. . . . when we allow God to take us where we
haven't gone before. - v.4
5. . . . with holy anticipation. - v.5
6. . . . with simple obedience. - v.6
7. . . . when God approves and inspires leadership. - v.7
8. . . . when faith allows us to step into the water. - v.8
9. . . . when we listen to the word of the Lord. - v.9
10. . . . when we believe that the living God will
demonstrate his power over our enemies. -
v.10
Establishing memorials so as not to forget what God has done, but to pass on the memory.
5:1-12:
2. Removing the reproach of Egypt
3. Receiving the benefits of the promised land
I. Victory is assured because of God's presence, as well as
the people's
B. Patience - seven days around the city
C. Dedication - everything is given to God
B. Her kindness (2:12)
C. The scarlet chord (2:18)
Stumbling on the path of God's purpose.
A. The danger of false optimism - v.3
B. Failure provides opportunity for correction - v.11
C. Disobedience derails progress and damages peers - v.12
D. Prayer for guidance - better than tears over calamity v.6
E. Embezzling God's gold is deserving of death - v.25
Joshua 8:1-29 Conquering through feigned defeat.
2. Failure is not defeat
3. Assessing the enemy
4. Following God's formula
5. Reap the reward
2. Renewing the commitment
3. Rejoicing with the congregation
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A. Willingness to serve - Joshua 1:1
II. Joshua's preparation
A. Exposed to maturity
1. Accepting correction (Numbers 11:26,29) and
B. Exposed to the presence of God - Exodus 33:7-11
1. Success against resistance - v.5
a. Courage - v.6
1:7,8 True success represents progress with Godly wisdom -
"understanding God's will and obeying Him in the
accomplishment of His purpose"
1:9-18 Provision for progress (get your supplies ready) - v.11
Assistance with inheritance (help your brothers) - v.14
1. Renewing the covenant
5:13-6:7:
In view of Jericho's challenge, Joshua
approaches the Lord and listens to the
Lord's message.
A. Compliance - silently marching
II. Salvation comes to Rahab's household because of
A. Her confession (2:9)
1. Purity produces prudence
Joshua 8:30-35 Major ingredients of worship:
1. Rehearsing the commands
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