joshua: the adventure of faith joshua 1:1-9 new beginnings … for the people of god
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Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9
New beginnings• Death of Moses
• To lead Israel across the Jordanand into the promised land
• Joshua to be new leader
• Through the faith of Joshua Godwill fulfil his ancient promises
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9
New beginnings• The command and the promise
run together throughout the Bible
• The same is true for us today
• Both depend on the sovereigntyof God
• As God’s people obey and believethey enter into fellowship with him
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9
New beginnings• Think about the spiritual map
of your life?• Do you see yourself wandering
in the wilderness or conqueringthe promised land?
• Am I in need of a new beginning?
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9
New beginnings• Important to see the faithfulness
of God in receiving the promisesof God
• God gave Joshua threeassurances
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9 New beginnings
• Promise: God ‘sets forth’what he will do
1. God is faithful
in his promise
• God’s promise is dependenton Him, not man
• God is the source of ourblessings
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9 New beginnings
• Greatest promise of all
1. God is faithful
in his presence
• An eternal promise, sealed bythe blood of Christ’s cross
• ‘Great is thy faithfulness’
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9 New beginnings
• God expected Joshua to makeHis word a priority in his life
1. God is faithful
in his precepts
• God has not changed
• God requires faith and awillingness to act
Joshua: The adventure of faith
Joshua 1:1-9
New beginningsHave I not commanded you?Be strong and courageous.Do not be afraid;do not be discouraged,for the Lord your Godwill be with you ….
… wherever you go.
Creating and redeeming God, we give you thanks and praise.
Your covenant of grace was made for oursalvation in Jesus Christour Lord.
and the life that we live together, may become an offering of love, our duty and delight truly glorifying to you – Father Son andHoly Spirit.
to be bound together infellowship, and to work together in the unity of the Spirit for the sake ofGod’s mission.