LYING FOR A GOOD REASON (Joshua 10)
Is it ever OK to lie? Is deception ever approved by God? Before you answer these questions, remember the story of Rahab and you might answer differently. Rahab hid the …
THE FAITH OF RAHAB (Joshua 9)
Every once in awhile a figure pops up in the pages of Scripture who just doesn’t seem to belong. They come from outside Israel but seem to have stronger faith …
RAHAB THE PROSTITUTE (Joshua 8)
Can you imagine having your worst sin recorded into the Bible for all to read, and not just once but for times? Suppose it actually became part of your name? …
TRUSTING GOD OR DOING IT OURSELVES – OR BOTH? (Joshua 7)
God clearly and repeatedly promised Joshua that the land of Palestine would be theirs for God was with them and was giving it to them. So then why did Joshua …
TOTAL COMMITMENT PRECEDES VICTORY (Joshua 6)
The Jews have just miraculously crossed the Jordan River because God separated the waters and dried up the ground. Jericho awaits nearby. Spies from Jericho have seen what happened to …
REMEMBER YOUR VICTORIES (Joshua 5)
Everyone has their ‘war stories’ – accounts of special battles they have fought and victories won. As Christians we will start collecting such accounts from our own lives. The problem …
THE BATTLES GET HARDER AND HARDER (Joshua 4)
When the Jews who left Egypt found themselves trapped at the Red Sea, God miraculously parted the waters and let them walk through on dry ground. They were newly redeemed …
PREPARATION FOR THE BATTLE (Joshua 3)
Most battles are one or lost before they are fought. Those who are alert and prepared to fight will win. Those who aren’t will not. Before God led the Jews …
THE BATTLE OF COURAGE OVER FEAR (Joshua 2)
Have you ever had to replace a person who had done an outstanding job? Now its up to you to fill their shoes at home, work or church. That’s the …